Roivant · 2 days ago
IT Business Partner - R&D
Roivant is a biopharmaceutical company focused on improving patient lives through innovative medicine development. The IT Business Partner will lead the R&D IT portfolio, manage technology strategies, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while enhancing operational efficiencies.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceuticalProduct Research
Responsibilities
Partner with business stakeholders across R&D in order to manage and prioritize the technology portfolio and continually build the future roadmap
Build strong partnerships with key stakeholders, serving as a trusted advisor and influencing strategic outcomes that advance Roivant’s business objectives
Regularly engage with senior cross-functional leaders to present strategies, share insights, and align on technology initiatives that drive business value
Oversee a diverse portfolio of projects, programs, and system enhancements, ensuring timely, high-quality, and cost-effective delivery
Identify and propose innovative technologies, solutions, and process improvements that enhance efficiency and meet the evolving needs of Roivant’s R&D teams
Enhance and improve internal processes and procedures related to demand management, resource management, project delivery, platform releases and ongoing operational support
Manage and strengthen relationships with Roivant’s strategic software vendors and external service partners
Ensure all R&D platforms and systems comply with data privacy, security, and applicable regulatory requirements
Lead initiatives to adopt AI and automation technologies that optimize operations and enhance the employee experience across Roivant
Guide the implementation and continuous improvement of core R&D systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and alignment with Roivant’s strategic priorities
Drive effective change management to promote adoption of new technologies and digital capabilities across the R&D organization
Evaluate emerging technologies and vendor offerings to ensure Roivant remains at the forefront of digital innovation
Serve as a strategic advisor to Roivant’s R&D and business leadership on digital trends, emerging capabilities, and transformation opportunities
Lead and develop a small team of IT professionals and contractors, fostering growth, collaboration, and accountability
Partner with Quality to maintain GxP compliance for in scope R&D applications
Qualification
Required
Extensive professional experience (10+ years) in various R&D IT roles
Strong knowledge of R&D applications (i.e. Veeva, SAS, ArisGlobal, etc)
Experience with enterprise application and SaaS implementations, upgrades, enhancements and operational support procedures
Experience assessing and revamping a CSV program in partnership with Quality
Strong understanding of data governance, analytics, and visualization tools
Proven ability to lead complex system integrations and enterprise-wide technology initiatives
Exceptional strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and change leadership skills
Ability to translate business needs into scalable digital solutions
Strong communication and storytelling skills to influence across all levels of the organization
Demonstrated ability to foster innovation and drive continuous improvement
Very strong communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills
Program/ project management, demand management, resource management and system life cycle expertise
Ability to work hands-on in operational support and troubleshooting
Experience managing application roadmaps and budgets
Prior people management or team leadership experience
Company
Roivant
Roivant aims to improve health by rapidly delivering innovative medicines and technologies to patients.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.47BKey Investors
SoftBank Vision FundViking Global InvestorsQVT Financial
2023-02-02Post Ipo Equity· $230M
2022-11-08Post Ipo Equity· $150M
2021-10-01Post Ipo Equity· $200M
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