Director of Information Technology

Requirements

• 8-12+ years of progressive IT experience, including leadership responsibility in biotechnology, life sciences, or similarly regulated technical environments.
• Demonstrated experience building and scaling IT capabilities to support a growing organization, including research, laboratory, and corporate operations.
• Broad expertise in enterprise IT systems and infrastructure, including cloud platforms, networking, end-user computing, identity management, and collaboration tools.
• Experience supporting scientific or laboratory environments, including technology platforms, specialized equipment, and vendor-supported systems used in research or development settings.
• Ability to support system integrations and secure data exchanges, working in partnership with internal subject-matter experts and external vendors.
• Working knowledge of security, privacy, and compliance expectations common to biotech and life sciences organizations, with the ability to apply appropriate controls as the company scales.
• Experience managing external IT vendors and managed service providers, ensuring reliable service delivery and alignment with business needs.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to support scientists, operators, and business teams with varying levels of technical expertise.
• Hands-on, ownership-oriented leadership style, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, resource-constrained, and mission-driven environment.

Additional Information

The Director of Information Technology (IT) will be responsible for building, scaling, and maintaining the core technology environment that supports Brainchild Bio's scientific, operational, and corporate functions. As the company continues to grow, this role ensures that IT systems are reliable, secure, and capable of supporting both research and business operations in a dynamic biotech setting. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on infrastructure, systems reliability, and service delivery. The Director of IT will oversee enterprise IT operations, support laboratory and technical environments, and manage external technology partners. While the role does not own enterprise data strategy, it requires sufficient technical depth to partner effectively with internal subject-matter experts and third-party vendors supporting integrations and data exchanges. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving organization and brings a practical, solutions-oriented mindset. They balance scalability, security, and usability, ensuring that technology enables the work of scientists, clinicians, and business teams rather than slowing it down. This role works closely with cross-functional leaders across CMC, Quality & Regulatory, Research, and all other Corporate Functions to anticipate future needs, address day-to-day challenges, and build a stable technology foundation that can grow with the organization.

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