<h3>1. Strategic Technology Leadership</h3><ul style="padding-left: 48px;"><li>Define and implement a global IT strategy and roadmap aligned with <a href="https://himalayas.app/companies/cytel">Cytel</a>’s growth, product innovation, and client delivery priorities. </li><li>Partner with executive leadership to ensure technology investments drive business performance and competitive differentiation. </li><li>Evaluate emerging technologies (AI/ML, advanced analytics, cloud platforms) to support <a href="https://himalayas.app/companies/cytel">Cytel</a>’s data science and statistical innovation agenda. </li></ul><h3>2. IT Operations &amp; Infrastructure</h3><ul style="padding-left: 48px;"><li>Oversee the design, implementation, and support of enterprise IT systems, infrastructure, and cloud platforms ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability. </li><li>Drive modernization initiatives including cloud adoption, automation, and platform standardization. </li><li>Ensure high availability of systems supporting clinical data, software platforms, and global operations.</li></ul><p>3. Digital Transformation &amp; Business Enablement</p><ul style="padding-left: 48px;"><li>Lead enterprise-wide digital initiatives to improve operational efficiency, client delivery, and data-driven decision-making. </li><li>Enable integration of clinical systems (e.g., EDC, CTMS, data platforms) and internal tools to support <a href="https://himalayas.app/companies/cytel">Cytel</a>’s service and software offerings. </li><li>Partner with R&amp;D and product teams to support software development environments and analytics capabilities.</li></ul><h3>4. Cybersecurity, Risk &amp; Compliance</h3><ul style="padding-left: 48px;"><li>Establish and oversee robust cybersecurity and data protection frameworks across all systems and platforms. </li><li>Ensure compliance with GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, GDPR, and other regulatory standards relevant to clinical research and data integrity. </li><li>Lead IT risk management, business continuity, and disaster recovery planning. </li></ul><p>5. Enterprise Applications &amp; Data Strategy</p><ul style="padding-left: 48px;"><li>Oversee enterprise systems including ERP, CRM, HRIS, and data platforms, ensuring integration and scalability. <a rel="nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theladders.com/job/vice-president-information-technology-pcipharmaservices-philadelphia-pa_70516466" target="_blank">[</a></li><li>Champion data governance, data architecture, and analytics enablement, positioning data as a strategic asset.</li><li>Drive adoption of modern technologies including AI, automation, and cloud-native platforms.</li></ul><h3>6. Global Team Leadership</h3><ul style="padding-left: 48px;"><li>Build and lead a high-performing global IT organization, including infrastructure, applications, security, and support teams. </li><li>Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. </li><li>Develop talent strategy, s