Vice President, Information Technology

Vice President, Information Technology

Who we are:

At Agios, we are fueled by connections to transform rare diseases. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture – one that sparks bold thinking and strengthens our connections with each other and with the rare disease communities we serve. We embrace diverse backgrounds with respect, active listening, and a commitment to inclusion – because our differences shape how we hire, collaborate, and innovate.

Our team’s proven track record of executional excellence, combined with our depth of expertise and dedication, enables us to develop innovative medicines that reflect the priorities of rare disease communities. Our commitment is more than scientific – it’s deeply personal, grounded in the meaningful connections we have built. To learn more, visit  and follow Agios on Linked In and X.

Agios Pharmaceuticals is searching for a visionary and results-driven Vice President, Information Technology to lead and evolve our IT function during an exciting and pivotal period of growth. This is a rare opportunity to shape the digital backbone of a company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with rare diseases — where your work connects directly to patient outcomes. The VP, IT will serve as a trusted member of the extended leadership team, responsible for defining and executing a forward-looking technology and data strategy that enables Agios to operate as a fully integrated, independent biopharmaceutical company.

You will champion innovation — including the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence and advanced analytics — while building a high-performing team and ensuring the reliability, security, and scalability of our technology infrastructure. This role calls for a leader who thinks like a business executive, acts with technological conviction, and leads with purpose and integrity.

The VP, IT is expected to function as an active executive peer — partnering closely with Senior Leadership and Compliance to ensure technology and data strategy are fully integrated with Agios’ business priorities. This role requires building trusted relationships across the Leadership Team, not simply responding to IT requests.

• Proactively identify opportunities to leverage information technologies to improve productivity and business performance
• Lead and manage an IT team of internal staff and external service providers; establish clear guidelines, roles, and service levels to ensure seamless collaboration
• Chair the Information Technology Steering Committee (ITSC); oversee the IT portfolio, drive prioritization, and ensure successful delivery of key initiatives
• Drive the development and deployment of new capabilities across R&D, Commercial, and G&A functions
• Serve as a thought leader in applying innovative technologies to accelerate clinical development and optimize regulatory and pharmacovigilance processes

• A strategic thinker and “player-coach”: equally comfortable setting vision and rolling up their sleeves to execute
• AI-fluent and AI-curious: genuine hands‑on engagement with AI tools and a passion for applying them thoughtfully
• Ability to bridge communication between scientific and non-scientific stakeholders
• Transparent and decisive: communicates trade‑offs clearly and holds firm on priorities under pressure
• A natural collaborator viewed as a thought partner by Senior Leadership, not just an IT service provider
• High personal integrity with a deep commitment to respect, inclusion, and diversity
• “Can‑do” mindset with a willingness to embrace calculated risk-taking and bold thinking

• 15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a VP or equivalent senior leadership role, ideally within a biopharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences environment
• Proven track record of defining and executing IT and digital strategies that deliver measurable business value in a regulated environment
• Expertise with the emerging technologies including AI and Large Language Models
• Deep understanding of pharmaceutical drug development, clinical operations, and…