Director, Commercial IT Systems

Shionogi Inc. (U.S.); Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 210,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Shionogi Inc. is seeking a Director of Commercial IT Systems to partner with Commercial leadership in translating business strategy into technology plans.

You will oversee CRM, marketing automation, data integration, and data warehousing with internal teams and vendors. The role requires 10–12 years in IT with leadership in pharmaceutical commercial environments and hands-on experience delivering Commercial system implementations, configurations, integrations, and data mapping.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline is required.
• 10–12 years of IT experience with leadership in pharma commercial environments.
• Hands-on leadership delivering Commercial system implementations, configurations, integrations, and data mapping.
• Experience managing IT teams and delivering projects on schedule.
• Deep experience with CRM, marketing automation, ETL, data warehousing, BI, and MDM.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and data privacy in healthcare/pharma.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Commercial leadership to align technology roadmap with business plans.
• Translate business challenges into IT solutions and evaluate tradeoffs.
• Govern roadmaps, prioritize initiatives, and report risk in business terms.
• Direct IT team execution across architecture, integration, testing, and delivery.
• Ensure data quality, security, and regulatory compliance for Commercial systems.
• Manage vendor relationships, budgets, and performance of projects.

Skills

IT leadership experience

Pharma industry experience

Commercial systems implementations

Team leadership

CRM and marketing automation

ETL and data warehousing

Data governance and regulatory

Budget & vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

CRM platforms

Marketing automation tools

ETL tools

Data warehouses

Job description

The Director, Commercial IT Systems participates with IT leadership to establish strategic plans and objectives for the Commercial organization, including Sales, Marketing, Market Access, and related functions, and partners with Commercial leadership to translate business strategy into technology plans and delivery. Commercial systems comprise CRM, marketing automation, data integration and warehousing, business intelligence, master data management, and web and social media platforms, delivered and operated through a combination of internal staff and vendors. The role combines strategic planning, technical leadership, and team leadership, and maintains the technical depth required to direct, review, and challenge the work of the team and its vendors.

Responsibilities

• Partners with Commercial leadership and stakeholders in brand, launch, and annual business planning cycles to anticipate business needs 12–18 months ahead, identify opportunities and risks early, and maintain a forward-looking technology roadmap aligned to Commercial strategy
• Serves as the strategic IT advisor to Commercial stakeholders, translating business challenges into solution options with clear tradeoffs to guide decisions on technology investments, prioritization, and solution design
• Establishes intake, prioritization, and governance processes with Commercial stakeholders, including roadmap and steering reviews and reporting of status, risk, and tradeoffs in business terms
• Manages the IT team members reporting to the position, including setting direction and priorities, allocating capability across initiatives, and holding accountability for the quality and timeliness of deliverables
• Directs the technical work of the team, including data architecture design, system configuration, system integration, testing, and troubleshooting
• Owns the technical integrity of delivered solutions, including architecture, data quality, security, and compliance, assessing solution designs, data models, integration approaches, technical proposals, and delivery quality at key milestones
• Partners with Japan headquarters and global teams on global data governance and market access initiatives, representing Shionogi Inc. requirements and applying agreed frameworks and policies to Commercial systems and data
• Supports the lifecycle management (selection, implementation, validation, operation, and retirement) of Commercial business applications, in alignment with IT and business ownership models
• Directs the diagnosis and resolution of critical incidents and escalated technical issues, engaging directly where warranted
• Supports the Commercial data landscape by understanding business-owned data strategy, data licensing, privacy, compliance, and data integrity requirements, and translating them into actionable IT, vendor, platform, integration, and governance requirements
• Partners with IT Operations to define recovery objectives and business continuity requirements for Commercial applications, contributing to disaster recovery testing and readiness
• Manages vendor relationships, statements of work, and day-to-day vendor delivery and performance
• Partners with Quality, IT System Assurance, and the Data Privacy Office on audit readiness, privacy assessments, and regulatory inspections for Commercial systems
• Establishes data privacy, data integrity, and regulatory compliance practices for Commercial systems, meeting US state privacy laws including CCPA, HIPAA requirements applicable to patient support and copay program integrations, the Sunshine Act and state HCP transparency reporting, and 21 CFR Part 11
• Balances innovation with compliance, security, and operational reliability when applying emerging technologies in regulated Commercial environments
• Applies and contributes to standards, policies, and best practices in delivery and operations
• Owns planning for the IT budget supporting the Commercial organization, in partnership with Commercial Operations, across operating, capital, and IT people costs, aligning requests, forecasts, and project funding with business priorities and launch plans, and managing spend and procurement approvals within delegated authority
• Drives continuous improvement in the reliability, usability, and value of Commercial systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline
• Minimum of 10-12 years of IT experience, including IT focused leadership roles in pharmaceutical commercial environments.
• Previous experience in the pharmaceutical industry is required.
• Hands‑on experience leading and delivering Commercial system implementations, configurations, integrations, and data mapping
• Proven experience directly managing IT team members and delivering projects on schedule
• Deep operational experience across Commercial technology platforms and data capabilities, including CRM, marketing automation, ETL, data warehouses, business intelligence, master data management, web and social media systems, computer software assurance, data integrity, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Experience managing project budgets, vendor relationships, and technology delivery

Competencies

• Combines technical judgement with commercial awareness when evaluating solutions and tradeoffs
• Applies strong project management and execution discipline across concurrent initiatives
• Directs and develops a technical team, building capability and succession
• Effectively resolves ambiguous, cross‑functional technical challenges with sound judgement
• Builds trust and credibility with business leaders and external partners
• Sustains delivery discipline under compliance and audit scrutiny
• Clearly articulates complex technical concepts to technical and non‑technical audiences

Other Requirements

• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Experience with project delivery management
• Experience in vendor and contract management
• Ability to work effectively across US and Japan global teams
• Supports regulatory inspections and audits as required
• Flexibility to adjust work hours to meet IT deliverables when needed.
• Must live a commutable distance to our US Corporate Headquarters in Florham Park, NJ. Office presence required at least 3 days per week.

Additional Information

The base salary range for this full‑time position is $210,000 - $240,000. Individual pay is determined by several factors, which include but are not limited to: job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The range does not include the comprehensive benefits, bonus, long‑term incentive, applicable allowances, or any additional compensation that may be associated with this role.

EEO

Shionogi Inc. is an equal opportunity employer supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment opportunities based on valid job requirements without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, status as a disabled veteran, a recently separated veteran, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veterans, and Armed Forces Service Medal Veterans, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. It is the policy of Shionogi Inc. to undertake affirmative action for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements to recruit a diverse pool of protected veteran and individuals with disabilities applicants and to ensure that our employment practices are, in fact, non‑discriminatory.

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