BrainChild Bio · 6 hours ago
Director of Information Technology
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$225K/yr - $250K/yr
8+ years expBrainChild Bio is a biotechnology company seeking a Director of Information Technology to build, scale, and maintain their core technology environment. The role is focused on ensuring reliable and secure IT systems that support both research and business operations, while also managing external technology partners and overseeing enterprise IT operations.
BiotechnologyTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Build and scale Brainchild Bio’s IT infrastructure, including networks, cloud services, endpoints, identity and access management, and collaboration tools
Establish stable, secure, and scalable IT operations to support a growing organization
Oversee day-to-day IT support, system availability, and issue resolution across corporate and laboratory environments
Ensure that laboratory instruments, research technologies, and associated software are properly configured, connected, and functioning reliably
Partner with research and operations teams to support onboarding of new instruments, technology upgrades, and lab expansions
Coordinate with vendors to resolve hardware, software, or connectivity issues impacting lab or research work
Support secure and reliable system integrations and data transfers in collaboration with internal SMEs and external vendors
Act as a technical partner to third parties responsible for specialized platforms, ensuring infrastructure and access needs are met
Troubleshoot and coordinate resolution of integration or connectivity challenges
Implement and maintain baseline cybersecurity controls to protect company systems, intellectual property, and sensitive data
Ensure appropriate access controls, backups, and recovery processes are in place
Support compliance and risk management efforts as they relate to IT infrastructure
Manage relationships with Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and technology vendors
Monitor vendor performance and service levels to ensure timely and effective support
Serve as the escalation point for IT-related vendor issues
Anticipate future IT needs tied to company growth and evolving operations
Standardize tools, processes, and documentation to improve reliability and user experience
Continuously evaluate opportunities to improve efficiency, security, and scalability
Qualification
Required
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
Company
BrainChild Bio
BrainChild Bio develops CAR-T cell therapies for pediatric brain tumors, focusing on DIPG.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.3MKey Investors
ScaleReady
2025-01-21Grant· $0.3M
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