IT Director - R&D

Description:The Director, IT role is to plan, coordinate, and supervise all activities related to the acquisition, design, development, implementation, deployment and support of R&D Functions (Preclinical & Translational Science, Clinical Sciences, Drug Safety/Pharmacovigilance/Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, Clinical Development & Operations) applications or other R&D areas as necessary. This individual will apply proven communication and problem-solving skills, and knowledge of best practices to guide his/her team on issues related to mission-critical information and software systems. This is a technical hands-on management position.Skills:management skills, Vendor Management, Google Cloud Platform, SDLC, Technical leadershipTop Skills Details:

• Strategy And Planning
• Manage IT investments against R&D delivery initiatives to ensure alignment
• Develops talent in a strong team by identifying potential, developing and motivating team members
• Drives customer value through technology roadmaps and delivering against them
• Manages diverse business partner relationships and accountability
• Leads/supports the expansion of existing department systems to enterprise use
• Evaluates proposals for platforms and applications of use of an existing system in order to identify potential problem areas and make appropriate recommendations to drive deployment
• Ensures that proposed platforms, applications and systems meet business requirements and goals, fulfill end-user requirements, and identify and resolve systems issues.
• Reviews and renew contracts with vendors and brings value and high-quality support from them
• Reviews and analyzes existing application effectiveness and efficiency, and then develops strategies for improving or leveraging these systems
• Defines and drives technology solutions in this space and measures outcomes via KPI's and metrics for reporting

• Coordinates and facilitates consultation with stakeholders to define business and systems requirements for new technology implementations and information services in R&D
• Guides the approval, prioritization, and control of projects and the project portfolio as they relate to the selection, acquisition, development, and installation of major information systems
• Manages the development and deployment of new applications, systems software, and/or enhancements or expansion of use of existing applications throughout the enterprise that significantly improve business operations
• Applies expertise in regulatory Google Cloud Platform computer software validation practices and associated change management methodologies
• Prepares validation testing as necessary for system upgrades and patches
• Collaborates with analysts, designers, and business process owners, and system owners in the testing of new software capabilities, programs and applications
• Works with Information System staff to ensure system(s) will fit into existing infrastructure and meets standards for hardware/software systems

• Manages and provides direction for R&D IT team in support of business operations
• Provides technical leadership to project managers, business analysts and programmers working on application project teams
• Designs, develops, and installs enhancements and upgrades to systems and application software
• Works with other Information System staff to assist with quality assurance, program logic, and data processing
• Cultivates, disseminates, and enforces functional policies, procedures, and quality assurance best practices
• Helps drive budget planning and ongoing budget management to implement IT systems in R&D
• Works with business owners to formulate and conduct training sessions and teaching materials for propagating enterprise applications knowledge throughout the organization as appropriate
• Recommends, schedules, and performs software improvements, patches, upgrades, and/or purchases
• Supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees: planning, assigning, and directing work; performance management and reviews; staff development; directing outsourcing partners
• Performs IS application administration tasks as necessary