Chief Technology Officer - Life Sciences & Data Strategy

Richmond Pharmacology; Greater London; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading Contract Research Organisation in the United Kingdom is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to drive the technology and data strategy, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with regulatory standards. The role requires 10+ years of progressive technical experience with a strong focus on cloud services, cybersecurity, and software engineering. The ideal candidate will lead a team and innovate to support the company's mission to advance medical research. Compensation includes competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Private Medical

Private Dental

Pension

25 days Annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive technical experience, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience managing IT Operations, Support, and Software Engineering teams.
• Knowledge in Data Governance and/or Data Architecture is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of a technology and data strategy.
• Oversee IT services and infrastructure, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Drive innovation and build scalable infrastructure aligned with business goals.

Skills

Technology strategy

Cloud services

Cybersecurity

Software engineering

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

C#

.NET

Docker

Kubernetes

MSSQL

Job description

A leading Contract Research Organisation in the United Kingdom is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to drive the technology and data strategy, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with regulatory standards. The role requires 10+ years of progressive technical experience with a strong focus on cloud services, cybersecurity, and software engineering. The ideal candidate will lead a team and innovate to support the company's mission to advance medical research. Compensation includes competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.