Global Head Of It – Biotechnology And Drug Discovery

Global Head of IT – Biotechnology and Drug Discovery

Vancouver, BC

Our client is seeking an experienced Head of IT to lead and manage their Global IT team and provide strategic guidance to meet their business needs. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of managing complex IT functions in a rapidly growing business environment within the drug discovery sector here in Vancouver, BC.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver IT strategy and roadmap to meet business needs.
• Serve as IT business partner.
• Manage IT team performance, including outsourced vendors.
• Manage budget and financials.
• Ensure IT customer satisfaction.

What you will be doing

• Manage contract IT service delivery organizations and SaaS vendors.
• Responsible for development and periodic testing of the technical disaster recovery plan.
• Develop and implement strategic plans, project management, and process transformation.
• Knowledge of instructional technologies, administrative systems, cyber security, networking, servers, web technologies, telecommunications, research computing, and user support services.
• Innovative, analytical, and creative in problem-solving and implementing solutions.
• Build strong relationships and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Manage life cycle of IT infrastructure required for business operations.
• Lead and manage organizations with complex IT environments.
• Work effectively at all levels and with diverse stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to SLAs by IT service delivery teams.
• Develop and sponsor annual capital projects for equipment requiring upgrades.
• Manage large, complex IT functions.

The experience you bring:

• Excellent prioritization and project management skills.
• SAP S4 + MSFT technology background, including MSFT Project.
• 20+ years of progressive IT experience, majority of which should be in pharma/biotech.
• Experience in budgeting, fiscal management, and vendor management.
• BS or BA in a computer-related subject.
• Experience working in pharma/biotech manufacturing is preferred.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong team leadership and collaboration skills.
• Excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel.

Skills and abilities

• Proven track record as an IT department leader with a collaborative leadership style.
• Pharma + SAP background.
• Proven track record delivering SAP S4 Finance, Procurement, and HR functionality.
• Experience managing outsourced operations/collaborative integration with outsourced IT providers.

If you are an experienced IT Director / Head of IT looking for an exciting new challenge, we encourage you to apply today in confidence by directly emailing your resume to Brent Dodge (Recruitment Consultant) at [email protected].

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentdodge/

Thank you in advance for your interest, only individuals deemed to have the skill set and experience to fit the role will be contacted.

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