Head of IT
Absci - Vancouver, WA
posted 1 day ago
About the position
Absci is a generative AI drug creation company on a mission to create better biologics for patients, faster. We are the company unlocking the design of new antibodies on a computer from scratch, and we're just getting started. It will take a state-of-the-art wet lab, artificial Intelligence, and above all else a team of brilliant Unlimiters working together to achieve our vision of breakthrough therapeutics at the click of a button, for everyone. We are gritty, creative, and we are pushing the limits of science in a way that no one has done before because that's how we will save lives. Join us as we redefine what's possible. Absci is a global company with a state-of-the-art lab and headquarters in the beautiful Pacific Northwest US, ten minutes from Portland, Oregon, and its AI Research Lab in the heart of New York City.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement an IT roadmap aligned with our strategic growth.
- Collaborate with AI, Drug Creation, BD, Finance, HR, and Legal/IP teams to drive robust, scalable, and secure systems that support business goals.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to members of the current IT team.
- Lead the integration and management of enterprise software, cloud platforms, and network solutions across our IT ecosystem.
- Oversee all security and compliance efforts, including audits and risk management, and ensure alignment with industry regulations.
- Ensure IT solutions support regulatory requirements and integrate IT systems that comply with GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, and other regulatory standards.
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, translating technical capabilities into business strategy.
- Implement IT governance frameworks, policies, and risk management strategies, including to maintain SOX and any other relevant regulatory compliance standards.
- Analyze costs, manage the IT budget, and advise on the financial impact of technology decisions.
- Build and manage relationships with vendors and external partners, negotiate contracts, and ensure the team leverages best-in-class technology.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, information systems or related technology field (graduate degree a plus).
- 10+ years of work and management experience in biotech or within laboratory environments.
- Significant expertise in scaling infrastructure in high-growth organizations, including relevant experience in IT compliance and governance.
- Strong knowledge of SOX compliance, GxP regulations, 21 CFR Part 11, and data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, 201 CMR 17.00).
- Proven expertise in IT security, compliance frameworks, and risk management.
- Experience with laboratory software and systems such as LIMS (Benchling, Sapio, LAbVantage, STARLIMS, etc.), ELNs, and other laboratory instrument systems.
- Experience with lab instrument hardware/software automation.
- Extensive experience with core ERP and HRIS systems, including integration, maintenance, and workflow optimization.
- Familiarity with generative AI tools such as OpenAI/ChatGPT, LLMs, Github copilot, and the like, as well as privacy and security concerns.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, project management skills, and ability to communicate cross-functionally across the organization.
Nice-to-haves
- Direct experience with Netsuite and Coupa.
Benefits
- Salary range of $220,000 - 270,000/year.
- Competitive equity package.
- Wide range of medical, dental, vision benefits.
- Ability to participate in our employee stock purchase plan.
- Dog-friendly work environment.
