VP, Scientific IT Business Partner
Core
Senior IT leadership role serving as the strategic business partner for Research & Development and Technical Operations, translating business strategy into technology roadmaps and ensuring scalable, compliant IT solutions across the scientific value chain.
Role type
VP, Scientific IT Business Partner
Builds
Integrated technology landscape for clinical development, regulatory operations, quality, manufacturing, and supply chain
Domain
Biopharmaceutical R&D and Technical Operations
Required skills
Executive IT strategy, portfolio management, R&D technology landscape knowledge, TechOps technology landscape knowledge, cross-functional partnership, budget ownership, roadmap development, compliance and governance, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Life sciences technology experience, AI and automation expertise, internal capability building, enterprise architecture alignment
Technologies
QMS, LIMS, ERP, serialization systems, supply planning tools, batch record systems, CAPA systems, change control systems, external manufacturing portals
Responsibilities
Translate R&D and TechOps business strategies into multi-year technology roadmaps and investment priorities; Own the Scientific IT portfolio, budget, and roadmap development; Lead IT partnership and delivery for Clinical Development and Regulatory capabilities; Provide strategic oversight of TechOps systems including Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain; Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities for technology, data, and AI improvements; Represent R&D and TechOps needs within enterprise governance forums.
Seniority
VP, Executive Leadership
