Description
A highly respected, science-driven organization is seeking its senior-most technology leader to shape enterprise IT strategy, operations and service delivery during an important period of continued growth and innovation.
Reporting directly to the CEO, this person will lead a substantial multidisciplinary technology organization and oversee a $30M+ annual technology portfolio. This leader will partner across scientific research, manufacturing, quality, commercial and corporate functions to ensure technology is secure, reliable and positioned to advance the organization’s mission.
This is a rare opportunity to inherit a mature technology environment while influencing its next chapter—from enterprise platform modernization and operational excellence to responsible AI adoption and emerging technology strategy.
What You’ll Lead
- Enterprise IT strategy, operations, infrastructure, applications, service delivery, cybersecurity oversight and vendor partnerships.
- A global team of IT professionals, managers, contractors and outsourced technology partners.
- Technology roadmaps, governance, investment prioritization and a $30M+ operating portfolio.
- Enterprise platforms spanning ERP, CRM, HRIS, cloud, collaboration, analytics and scientific systems.
- Technology support for research, manufacturing, quality, product development and corporate operations.
- Cybersecurity, business continuity, data governance and enterprise risk-management initiatives.
- Practical adoption of AI, automation and emerging technologies that improve productivity, decision-making and business outcomes.
- Team development, succession planning and a collaborative, service-oriented IT culture.
What Makes the Opportunity Distinctive
- Serve as the organization’s senior-most technology executive with direct access to the CEO and leadership team.
- Influence technology strategy across scientific discovery, manufacturing and global business operations.
- Build upon an established enterprise technology ecosystem and evolving AI-governance framework.
- Join a mission-oriented organization known for innovation, long-term thinking and investment in its people.
- Lead a visible function with the resources and executive support to deliver meaningful transformation.
What We’re Looking For
- 12+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including 5+ years leading an IT organization, major technology function or complex enterprise transformation.
- Broad leadership across enterprise applications, infrastructure, service delivery, cybersecurity, data, vendors and operations.
- Experience managing significant budgets, employees, managers, contractors and outsourced partners.
- Demonstrated success developing roadmaps, prioritizing investments and translating technology strategy into measurable business value.
- Strong executive presence and the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience applying AI, automation, data or emerging technology to improve processes or organizational performance.
- Life sciences, biotechnology, medical device, pharmaceutical, healthcare, manufacturing, research or another highly regulated environment is preferred.
- Exposure to laboratory, scientific, quality or manufacturing systems is valuable but not required.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
Salary Range
$235,000 - 270,000 annually, based on experience
Bonus eligible
Location
Northern Massachusetts -- Hybrid (4 days on site, 1 remote)
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