Global Head of IT

Argenta; Dundee; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global health organization located in Dundee is seeking a Global Head of IT. This senior role involves leading the global technology function to ensure security, scalability, and reliability of systems. The ideal candidate should have extensive IT experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to drive digital transformation across an integrated network. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact animal health through innovative technology solutions.

Benefits

Strong culture

Great benefits

Opportunities for development and growth

Qualifications

• Extensive experience designing, implementing, and governing enterprise IT systems.
• Proven ability to resolve business-critical technology issues.
• Strong leadership capability with experience in developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the global IT strategy.
• Drive digital enablement through strong system and data integration.
• Manage budgets, vendors, compliance, and investment business cases.

Skills

Leadership

Cyber security

System integration

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Information Technology or related field

ITIL certification

Prince2/Agile certification

Tools

AI technologies

Microsoft certifications

Cisco certifications

Job description

At Argenta, we’re more than a company - we’re a global team, dedicated to healthier animals. We believe that when their lives are made better, we're all the better for it.

Founded in 2006, we support companies big and small to develop and manufacture health products for pets and livestock. Our trusted, innovative solutions cover every stage of the process, from molecule to market.

We are in a unique position: the world’s only combined contract research and contract development and manufacturing organization (CRO/CDMO) dedicated solely to animal health.

We are ambitious, growing, and building a One Team culture, grounded in our values:

• We are team players.
• We are doers.
• We are customer‑centric.
• We are innovators.

As a global company, we value diversity and the richness it brings - across locations, career stages, backgrounds, and experiences. When every person brings their best “paw” forward, we make animals' lives better.

With bases in New Zealand, the US, the UK and Europe, our 900+ colleagues are driven by our partnership approach and purpose: Healthy Animals. Let’s Make It Happen, Together.

Team players who want to do great work and find innovative ways to make animals’ lives better through our customer‑centric efforts should apply.

About the Role

Argenta is seeking a Global Head of IT, responsible for leading our global technology function, shaping our digital future, and ensuring the reliability, security, and scalability of systems that support our integrated CRO/CDMO network.

This role delivers strategic leadership across enterprise systems, cyber security, digital strategy, data integrity, and global infrastructure — enabling our teams to work smarter, faster, and more effectively as we grow.

You will partner across RD&I, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Commercial teams to drive digital adoption, improve automation, and ensure seamless connectivity across our global sites. You will lead a high‑performing IT team and ensure excellent service delivery while maintaining compliance with GxP, data integrity, and security requirements.

This position plays a critical role in supporting Argenta’s growth trajectory, operational excellence, and integrated technology ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the global IT strategy, roadmap, and team capability while partnering effectively across all business units.
• Drive enterprise‑wide digital enablement through strong system and data integration, automation, and adoption of AI and modern technology solutions.
• Oversee implementation, optimisation, and governance of core business systems and infrastructure, ensuring resilience and effective incident management.
• Deliver operational excellence by meeting SLAs/SLOs, improving end‑user experience, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Maintain a strong cyber security, information security, and IT risk management framework with ongoing testing, mitigation, and continuous improvement.
• Manage budgets, vendors, compliance (including GxP and data integrity), and investment business cases to maximise value and safeguard quality.

About You

• Degree in Information Technology (or related field) with ITIL and Prince2/Agile certifications; vendor and cyber security certifications (e.g., Microsoft, Cisco, CISSP/CISM) preferred.
• Extensive experience designing, implementing, and governing enterprise IT systems, processes, and policies across complex environments.
• Proven ability to resolve business‑critical technology issues and lead multi‑year technology programs with full technical delivery accountability.
• Strong leadership capability with experience coaching and developing high‑performing IT teams.
• Highly collaborative and influential, with strong judgement, problem‑solving skills, and the ability to engage senior stakeholders globally.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and organisational skills, with a track record of delivering innovative, technology‑enabled business solutions.
• Strong business partnering experience, working with operating and support functions to drive efficiency, automation, and increasing adoption of AI‑enabled solutions.

Why Argenta?

Argenta has strongly embedded company values that guide how we operate. We offer the opportunity to work within a fast‑growing, global, mission‑driven organisation where your expertise will have meaningful impact.

We support our people with a strong culture, great benefits, and opportunities for ongoing development and growth.

Argenta is an equal‑opportunity employer.

To learn more about Argenta, visit: www.argentaglobal.com