VP, Information Technology Full Time

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
bit.bio

Location: Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge

Type:Full time, permanent

Start:Immediate

Salary:Competitive / Hours: 40 p/w

Office based position

Your role in our team:

The VP, Information Technology is responsible for spearheading the vision, strategy, planning and execution of all enterprise IT activities. This remit includes innovation in digital, data, cloud, and analytics across the bit.bio organization. They will be accountable for creating and executing an enterprise technology strategy aligned with the company’s corporate strategic plans by providing a roadmap for its expanding global research and development programs and commercial efforts.

The VP, Information Technology will have experience in and ensure that IT is compliant with best practices and regulations such as SOX, GDPR and FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, ISO 27001 and ISO 27002.

This role will report to the Chief Finance Officer and manage a team focused on IT business solutions across R&D, Bioinformatics, CMC, Operations, Commercial and Clinical Development, in addition to IT Operations and Cybersecurity.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Senior IT Leadership: Provide visionary leadership to the IT department, setting strategic goals, and ensuring the alignment of IT initiatives with business objectives. Act as the most senior IT presence in the organization, reporting directly to the executive team and board.
• Security: Establish an Information Security Management Framework to achieve compliance, improved our reputation with regulatory stakeholders and supported the development of business opportunities with key customers. Develop a cloud first strategy to increase the agility and innovation offered by IT tools and services whilst maintaining complete control and oversight of corporate data.
• Departmental Integration: Oversee IT operations, project management and IT architecture functions. Until growth dictates, the VP, IT will also be responsible for data management. Foster collaboration and synergy between these areas to ensure a cohesive and integrated approach to technology solutions.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement IT strategies that drive innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and support business growth. Identify emerging technologies and trends that can be leveraged to gain a competitive advantage.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with business leaders, stakeholders, and external partners to understand their technology needs. Provide expert guidance on IT solutions, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services and products.
• Team Management: Manage a team of IT professionals, including IT managers, project managers, data management experts, and architects. Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to foster a high-performing and motivated team.
• Budgeting and Resource Allocation: Develop and manage the IT budget, allocating resources effectively to meet departmental goals. Monitor expenses, identify cost-saving opportunities, and optimize IT spending.
• Risk Management: Identify IT-related risks and develop strategies to mitigate them. Ensure compliance with data protection regulations, cybersecurity best practices, and industry standard

You

• Have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Possess extensive, progressive information technology experience, with significant time spent in a senior leadership roleKnowledge of technologies critical within a biotech organization;
• Experience with Computer Systems Validation to meet GAMP 5 risk-based approach to compliant GxP computer systems and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements
• Have superior presentation, written and verbal communication skills; the ability to communicate complex technology concepts to executive management and the user community in a way that is connected to business objectives
• Have strong process orientation, including demonstrated performance in leveraging best practices for process improvement
• Have a highly organised and self-directed approach to work, including the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and prioritise competing tasks in time-constrained situations
• Have impeccable attention to detail
• Possess excellent influencing skills and ability to influence senior executives as well as more junior team members
• Are effective in challenging ideas to help provide alternative approaches to business problems
• Have a consultative, collaborative, client-service, and team-orientated style

With essential experience in

• Success in leading an IT organisation for a rapidly growing company, preferably in a life sciences industry (biotech, pharmaceuticals, or medical device)
• Experience with best practices and regulations such as SOX, GDPR and FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, ISO 27001 and ISO 27002.
• Prior responsibility for leading, or experience with, a multinational or global bio pharma information technology organisation
• Demonstrated ability to create and implement a vision, strategy, and plan for information technology
• Ability to effectively collaborate with the Executive Leadership Team to define IT’s role in supporting the business and enabling innovation
• Positive, forward-looking leadership style, displaying personal courage while remaining flexible and sensitive to individual needs
• Proven track record of building, developing, and influencing high-performing teams
• High emotional intelligence, with the ability to solve problems, coach others, and take decisive action to rectify issues
• The ability to guide the growth and development of the IT organisation to include leadership of the team, technical, and professional development, and collaboration on all talent and performance management practices
• Keen focus on IT Operations and execution to assure proper service levels are maintained
• Proven success at delivering a seamless, predictable, and reliable systems environment
• Commitment to developing and managing technology standards and ensuring compliance
• Strong financial and budgeting skills to align technology expenditures with business objectives

and possibly

• CISSP (certified information systems security professional), CCSP (certified cloud security professional), CRISC (certified in risk and information managements systems control), or CDPSE (certified data privacy solutions engineer) is desirable