Director of Information Technology

Princeton, United States

• Industry Pharma/Biotech/Clinical Research
• Job Type Full time
• State/Province New Jersey
• Country United States

NJ based Clinical Research Org. seeks astrategic,operationally minded, and hands-on Director of IT to lead and evolve our internal technology function across both government and commercial programs.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced IT leader who can synthesizetechnical complexity into clear, actionable plans that align with clinical and business goals.

Thisis not a "heads-down" role—it's a leadership position that seeks strategic vision, team oversight, and active engagement in execution. The IT department isundergoingtransformation.

This is a unique opportunity where you’llbe responsible for restructuring,mentoring, and rebuilding a high-performing IT organization that can support our mission-critical clinical systems and digital reshaping initiatives

• Lead a diverse internal ITteam across five core functions, maintaining visibility into each at astrategic (2,000-ft) level
• Evaluate and restructure the current IT org chart — identify gaps, reassign roles, and optimize FTEsvs. contractors
• Build strong partnerships with clinical and operational teams to ensure IT supports user needs
• Guide the migration of systems and databases (Oracle, .NET, Git, etc.) to the cloud and recommend optimal platforms (e.g., evaluating Aurora vs. Oracle)
• Oversee the development and validation of programs using technologies such as C# , .NET ,
  Oracle ,
  Medidata Rave , and SQL for data extraction,transformation, and loading (ETL).
• Direct the creation ofhigh-quality graphical reports and dashboards using Business Intelligence tools ,providing actionable insights for clinical trial progress and outcomes.
• Direct applicationdevelopment for both internal and external stakeholders, including
  
  Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS), IWRS/IVRS platforms, and reporting systems (
  Power BI, RAVE )
• Support CFR Part
  11/GxP -compliantsystems, focusing on documentation, validation, and specifications
• Collaborate on digital transformation and modernization of legacy systems — includingredeployment of government-developed tools into commercial use
• Ensure proper ITparticipation in every new client setup, including Medidata and internalsystems integration
• Quantify, document, and communicate IT’s alignment with business goals
• Participate in strategic planning, budgeting, and vendor oversight to ensure ROI and performancefrom external providers

• 10+ years of progressive IT experience, with at l east 3 years in a Director or equivalent leadership role
• Proven success managingcross-functional IT teams (development, infrastructure, validation, etc.)
• Experience in biotech,life sciences, clinical research, healthcare ,
  or regulated environments
• In-depth understanding of clinical trial phases, data flow, and regulatory requirements (e.g.,
  CDISCstandards, 21 CFR Part 11 ).
• Strategic thinker with operational execution skills — able to go from 50,000 feet to ground levelas needed
• Track record of change management, team restructuring, and mentoring talent
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Background in hybrid IT environments ,ideally across government and commercial projects