Leader, Information Technology (Remote - US)

Cytel•United States,

1d•Remote

About The Position

This role is responsible for defining and implementing a global IT strategy aligned with Cytel’s growth, product innovation, and client delivery priorities. The position involves overseeing IT operations, infrastructure, digital transformation, cybersecurity, enterprise applications, and leading a global IT organization. The leader will partner with executive leadership to ensure technology investments drive business performance and competitive differentiation, and evaluate emerging technologies to support Cytel’s data science and statistical innovation agenda. Key responsibilities include ensuring the scalability, performance, and reliability of enterprise IT systems, driving modernization initiatives like cloud adoption and automation, and leading enterprise-wide digital initiatives to improve operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making. The role also encompasses establishing robust cybersecurity frameworks, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, leading IT risk management, and overseeing enterprise systems such as ERP, CRM, HRIS, and data platforms. A significant aspect of the role is building and leading a high-performing global IT organization, fostering a culture of innovation, and managing the global IT budget and vendor partnerships.

Requirements

15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including senior leadership roles in life sciences, CRO, or healthcare technology.
Proven track record of defining and executing enterprise IT strategy in a global, regulated environment.
Deep expertise in Cloud computing (AWS, Azure)
Deep expertise in Cybersecurity and risk management
Deep expertise in Enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, data platforms)
Deep expertise in IT governance and compliance frameworks
Experience supporting clinical research, data science, or software product environments.
Strong financial acumen with experience managing large IT budgets and vendor ecosystems.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a CRO, biotech, or clinical data/analytics organization (e.g., IQVIA, Parexel, Certara).
Knowledge of clinical systems (EDC, CTMS, eTMF) and regulatory frameworks (GCP, GxP).
Advanced degree (MBA, MS in IT, Computer Science, or related discipline).

Responsibilities

Define and implement a global IT strategy and roadmap aligned with Cytel’s growth, product innovation, and client delivery priorities.
Partner with executive leadership to ensure technology investments drive business performance and competitive differentiation.
Evaluate emerging technologies (AI/ML, advanced analytics, cloud platforms) to support Cytel’s data science and statistical innovation agenda.
Oversee the design, implementation, and support of enterprise IT systems, infrastructure, and cloud platforms ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability.
Drive modernization initiatives including cloud adoption, automation, and platform standardization.
Ensure high availability of systems supporting clinical data, software platforms, and global operations.
Lead enterprise-wide digital initiatives to improve operational efficiency, client delivery, and data-driven decision-making.
Enable integration of clinical systems (e.g., EDC, CTMS, data platforms) and internal tools to support Cytel’s service and software offerings.
Partner with R&D and product teams to support software development environments and analytics capabilities.
Establish and oversee robust cybersecurity and data protection frameworks across all systems and platforms.
Ensure compliance with GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, GDPR, and other regulatory standards relevant to clinical research and data integrity.
Lead IT risk management, business continuity, and disaster recovery planning.
Oversee enterprise systems including ERP, CRM, HRIS, and data platforms, ensuring integration and scalability.
Champion data governance, data architecture, and analytics enablement, positioning data as a strategic asset.
Drive adoption of modern technologies including AI, automation, and cloud-native platforms.
Build and lead a high-performing global IT organization, including infrastructure, applications, security, and support teams.
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Develop talent strategy, succession planning, and leadership capability within IT.
Own the global IT budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and strong ROI on technology investments.
Manage strategic vendor partnerships, outsourcing models, and software providers.
Lead contract negotiations and ensure delivery against SLAs.