Director, Technology Compliance

Director, Technology Compliance

Our company's Information Technology division is a dynamic, high‑energy team that partners with business colleagues worldwide to serve our patients and customers. We are dedicated to leveraging technology to drive efficiency, productivity, and innovation in advancing our company's contribution to global health. The IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance (IT GRC) organization seeks a visionary leader to manage a global team of over 30 experts who provide essential compliance services.

• Strategic Team Leadership – provide strategic direction and leadership for the Technology Compliance team, hold full accountability for resource management and talent development.
• Compliance Guidance & Advisory – oversee IT GRC’s SDLC advisory service to enable IT customer success by simplifying SDLC and IT Controls compliance.
• Emerging Technology Governance – provide thought leadership and direction on the application of SDLC and IT Controls for emerging technologies and large‑scale initiatives.
• Execution & Delivery – direct core operational compliance functions, including Compliance Validation Service, IT Controls implementation, Compliance Issue management, and Infrastructure Oversight.
• Audit Coordination & Readiness – oversee the IT audit support function, serve as primary liaison for internal and external audits, and drive continuous audit readiness.
• Compliance Monitoring & Automation – partner with risk and compliance technology teams to improve tool adoption and provide user feedback for continuous improvement.
• Training & Awareness – drive policy and controls training and awareness programs across the IT enterprise.
• Stakeholder Engagement – build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across IT, Quality, Finance, and the business.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10–12 years of experience in IT, with significant focus on IT risk management, audit, and compliance.
• Demonstrated experience in the Life Sciences industry and deep knowledge of the regulatory environment (e.g., GxP, SOX).
• Proven experience leading and managing global teams, including cross‑functional project teams.
• Deep understanding of IT controls, compliance frameworks (e.g., COBIT, ITIL), Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), and risk management concepts.
• Strong business acumen with proven influencing and negotiation skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive innovative solutions.
• Executive presence with outstanding communication skills; ability to articulate complex compliance topics clearly to senior management and broad audiences.
• Proven track record of managing stakeholder relationships and driving alignment between IT, audit, and business functions.

• Asset Management
• Audit Management
• Benefits Management
• Business Acumen
• Compliance Frameworks
• Compliance Software
• Computer Science
• Global Health
• Information Technology (IT) Risk Management
• IT Governance
• IT Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC)
• Management System Development
• Product Management
• Requirements Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Stakeholder Relationship Management
• Strategic Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• System Designs

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.