Pulmovant · 1 month ago
Director / Senior Director, Head of IT
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
8+ years expPulmovant is a Roivant-backed clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies for pulmonary diseases. They are seeking an experienced Head of IT to define, modernize, and operate their R&D technology ecosystem, ensuring scalability and compliance as they transition to an independent operating model.
Clinical TrialsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical
Responsibilities
Evaluate the current information systems and infrastructure landscape inherited from Roivant; identify strengths, weaknesses, and modernization opportunities
Develop multi-year IS and infrastructure roadmaps that align R&D and enterprise technology capabilities with Pulmovant’s evolving scientific and business objectives
Define and execute the R&D IS strategy as Pulmovant transitions away from Roivant, ensuring continuity, compliance, and scalability
Advise executive leadership on modernization, emerging technology trends, AI/automation opportunities, and long-term digital strategy
Own the lifecycle of core R&D systems (e.g., SDMS, CTMS, eTMF, QMS, PV/Safety, Veeva Vault, SAS/biostats platforms)
Lead feasibility studies, vendor evaluations, and cost-benefit analyses for all R&D IS investments
Oversee the design and delivery of system integrations supporting data flow, analytics, and operational excellence
Drive adoption of AI, automation, and analytics to improve R&D efficiency, quality, and insight generation
Serve as the primary liaison between Pulmovant and Roivant IT during the transition period, ensuring coordinated delivery of infrastructure and enterprise services
Coordinate with Roivant end-user IT support, including help desk service, escalation management, and service-level expectations
Oversee and coordinate employee onboarding/offboarding workflows, including account provisioning, access management, equipment requests, and IT orientation
Ensure timely and efficient management of endpoint devices, licenses, collaboration tools, identity/access management, and enterprise applications used by R&D
Work with Roivant IT to ensure Pulmovant’s infrastructure (network, security, collaboration platforms, identity management) meets operational, compliance, and scalability needs
Develop plans to transition relevant infrastructure services from Roivant to Pulmovant as applicable
Establish and enhance processes for IT demand management, resource allocation, project delivery, vendor management, and service operations
Partner with Quality to ensure strong CSV/CSA practices and maintain full GxP compliance across the R&D IS ecosystem
Ensure compliance with 21 CFR Part 11, GxP, GDPR/HIPAA, cybersecurity standards, and Pulmovant’s security policies
Advise on IT policies, SOPs, system management standards, and risk mitigation strategies
Drive continuous improvement of operational reliability, system performance, and user experience
Lead and grow a team of IS professionals, contractors, and managed service providers
Manage multi-vendor relationships, ensuring high-quality service delivery, clear accountability, and value realization
Communicate system strategies, technology needs, and project updates clearly to executive leadership and cross-functional partners
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field
8–10+ years of progressive IT or IT consulting experience
5+ years supporting R&D in life sciences or a related high-tech, regulated environment
Strong knowledge of R&D system landscapes, including SDMS, CTMS, eTMF, QMS, PV systems, and Veeva Vault
Proven success designing and implementing digital transformation strategies, cloud-based solutions, and modern enterprise architectures
Familiarity with GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, HIPAA/GDPR, and regulated IT best practices
Experience in enterprise architecture, data integration, information security, and system interoperability
Demonstrated ability to manage multi-site or multi-vendor IT projects in regulated environments
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills, with executive-level presence
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Experience coordinating IT infrastructure support, help desk operations, onboarding/offboarding, or device management is a strong plus
Company
Pulmovant
Pulmovant develops investigational therapies for respiratory diseases and shares pipeline and clinical study information.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase