Vice President Information Technology
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients.
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Job Title: Vice President, Information Technology (VP,IT)
Position Summary
The Vice President, Information Technology (VP IT) will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the technology strategy of our fast-growing global pharmaceutical packaging company. The successful candidate will be responsible for leveraging modern IT solutions to enhance business operations, drive efficiency, and ensure compliance. Your leadership will be critical in achieving our organizational goals and maintaining a competitive edge. This role will directly report to PCI’s Chief Information Officer (CIO) and will be a strategic member of the Senior Leadership Team.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Collaborate with other Senior and C-suite executives to align IT initiatives with overall business objectives.Develop and communicate a clear IT vision and strategy.
Team Building And Management
Build and lead high-performing IT teams.Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.Mentor and develop team members.
Innovative Technologies
Experience with technologies to enable and accelerate innovation company wide.Knowledgeable in technology scalability and efficiencies, data platform and services, operational plant technologies and technology / outsourcing partnerships.
ERP Rationalization And Standardization
Evaluate existing ERP systems and recommend improvements.Drive standardization and alignment across ERP instancesStandardize processes across different business sites and segments.
ERP Implementation
Oversee successful implementation of ERP solutions.Avoid any disruptions resulting from implementations.Ensure seamless integration with existing systems.
Cybersecurity
Protect and further develop and implement robust cybersecurity measures.Protect sensitive data and mitigate risks.
Enterprise Architecture Management
Define and maintain the company's technology architecture.Ensure scalability, reliability, and flexibility.Spearhead company master data standardization in partnership with Business Process OptimizationDrive IT infrastructure modernization and efficiency globally.
Automation
Identify opportunities for process automation.Streamline workflows and enhance efficiency.
Cloud Support
Evaluate cloud solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure) and implement cloud strategies.Optimize cloud infrastructure for cost-effectiveness and performance.
IT General Controls For SOX Compliance
Establish and enforce IT controls to comply with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.Work closely with internal audit teams.
Acquisition Integration
Lead IT integration efforts during mergers and acquisitions.Ensure smooth transition of technology systems.
Digital Transformation And Open AI
Design and prepare for digital transformation initiatives in coming years.Invest in, and expand our Digital Platform capabilities supporting PCI-BridgeExplore opportunities for leveraging Open AI technologies across multiple areas (Quality, Business Development, Legal, Finance).
Global Systems Management And IT Support
JDE, WD, SF, LIMS ADF, MEF, etc.
Minimum Qualifications
Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.Proven experience as a CIO or in a similar leadership role for a mid to large sized public companyStrong understanding of pharmaceutical industry dynamics.Excellent communication and negotiation skills.Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
Other
Travel - Domestic USA and international (primarily Europe) travel required; expected to be 25-30% of the time and as needed
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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.
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