Director, Information Technology

Replimune•Woburn, MA

5d•$202,000 - $261,500•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, IT Operations and Cybersecurity is responsible for leading the company's technology infrastructure, cybersecurity strategy, and day-to-day IT operations. This role ensures employees have reliable, secure, and scalable technology solutions that support business growth, scientific innovation, and regulatory requirements. As a senior leader, the Director partners with executives and business stakeholders to develop and execute technology and security strategies that align with organizational priorities. The role oversees IT operations, infrastructure, cybersecurity, service delivery, risk management, and business continuity while driving operational excellence across the organization. The ideal candidate combines strong leadership, strategic thinking, and operational execution, with experience building high-performing teams, managing vendor relationships, and delivering technology solutions in regulated environments. This individual will play a key role in safeguarding company information, supporting critical business functions, and enabling the company's long-term growth and success. This position is based in our Woburn office and welcomes hybrid work! Local candidates are expected to be on-site a minimum of 2 days per week.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive IT and cybersecurity leadership experience.
Experience leading technology strategy, infrastructure, operations, and security programs.
Proven success building and developing high-performing teams.
Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
Experience working in regulated industries such as biotechnology, life sciences, healthcare, or pharmaceuticals preferred.
Demonstrated experience operating at the senior level in complex, regulated, and research-driven environments.
Deep understanding of enterprise and cloud security architectures, identity and access management, data protection, detection and response, and vulnerability management.
Proven expertise in regulatory and assurance frameworks particularly in life sciences contexts.
Pragmatic, risk-based approach to security that balances protection, usability, and scientific velocity.
Experience supporting regulatory inspections and GxP audits.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Life Sciences, Quality, or a related field.
Certified Information Systems Security Professional certification, Certified Information Security Manager, Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control, or cloud security credentials strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the overall IT operations and cybersecurity strategy for the organization.
Ensure secure, reliable, and scalable technology services that support business objectives.
Partner with executive leadership to align technology investments with organizational priorities and risk tolerance.
Build, mentor, and lead high-performing IT and cybersecurity teams.
Oversee enterprise technology infrastructure, service delivery, and operational performance.
Manage cybersecurity programs, risk management initiatives, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Lead incident response, business continuity, and disaster recovery planning.
Manage technology budgets, vendor relationships, and strategic partnerships.
Drive continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and adoption of industry best practices.
Support business functions across research, clinical, manufacturing, quality, commercial, and corporate operations.