Director, Information Technology

Trimaren Human Capital Partners; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Biotech in Watertown, MA is seeking a senior IT leader to balance tactical operations with strategic enterprise IT initiatives on-site five days a week.

You will design and deliver a secure, scalable technology environment that supports research, development and corporate operations, partnering with scientific, clinical and business stakeholders to establish governance, validated processes, and reliable systems in a regulated life sciences setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive IT experience in infrastructure, business systems, cybersecurity, and end-user service delivery.
• Experience supporting biotech, pharmaceutical, or regulated scientific organizations strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of systems administration, network and endpoint management, cloud platforms, identity/access management, and enterprise applications.
• Strong grounding in cybersecurity principles, data protection, business continuity, and vendor risk management.
• Ability to apply critical thinking, complex problem-solving, and judgment to evaluate technology options and trade-offs.
• Demonstrated cross-functional collaboration and clear communication with scientific, clinical, and business stakeholders.
• Familiarity with validated systems and compliance-sensitive environments is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of core IT services supporting a growing life sciences organization.
• Design and maintain a secure, scalable technology environment across endpoints, identity management, collaboration platforms, cloud services, and core business applications.
• Partner with scientific and functional leaders to translate requirements into practical tech solutions for research, development, and operations.
• Oversee vendor relationships and managed technology partners to ensure performance, budget discipline, and timely issue resolution.
• Establish and maintain IT policies, governance standards, and regulatory alignment for data integrity and cybersecurity.
• Support system selection, implementation, validation, and change management for platforms used across the organization.
• Monitor environment health, troubleshoot issues, and drive root-cause resolution for incidents affecting productivity and continuity.
• Contribute to organizational planning by anticipating technology needs tied to growth and evolving priorities.

Skills

IT leadership

Cybersecurity

End-user support

Cloud platforms

Identity management

Endpoint management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Cloud platforms

Identity management

Enterprise applications

Endpoint management

Job description

Confidential Biotech | Stealth Mode | On-Site in MA

We are partnering with a well-capitalized, stealth-stage biotechnology company that is building a differentiated therapeutic platform with the potential to address significant unmet needs.

This role is a critical enterprise-building opportunity for a leader who can operate both tactically and strategically. You will support the organization's day-to-day IT needs while designing and delivering a resilient, scalable technology environment that enables scientific innovation, operational excellence, and disciplined growth as Marrow expands its pipeline and footprint.

Working in close partnership with scientific, clinical, and business stakeholders, you will establish the systems, governance, and service model required for a high-performing life sciences organization. This is an opportunity to build the digital backbone that supports secure collaboration, regulated workflows, and sustained execution in a mission-driven environment.

The team thrives on a high-collaboration, team-first culture that brings them together in their Watertown, MA office five days a week.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of core IT services that support a growing life sciences organization, balancing immediate user support needs with long-range infrastructure strategy.
• Design and maintain a secure, scalable technology environment across endpoints, identity and access management, collaboration platforms, cloud services, and core business applications.
• Partner with scientific and functional leaders to assess business requirements, translate them into practical technology solutions, and ensure systems support research, development, and corporate operations.
• Oversee vendor relationships, service providers, and managed technology partners to ensure performance, reliability, budget discipline, and timely issue resolution.
• Establish and maintain IT policies, procedures, and governance standards aligned with data integrity, cybersecurity, business continuity, and regulatory expectations in a life sciences setting.
• Support system selection, implementation, validation, and change management for platforms used across the organization, including applications that touch regulated or high-impact workflows.
• Monitor environmental health, troubleshoot technical issues, and drive root cause resolution for incidents affecting productivity, security, or operational continuity.
• Contribute to organizational planning by anticipating technology needs tied to growth, workforce expansion, and evolving scientific and business priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive IT experience, with demonstrated scope in infrastructure, business systems, cybersecurity, and end-user service delivery.
• Experience supporting a biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device, or similarly regulated scientific organization strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of systems administration, network and endpoint management, cloud platforms, identity/access management, and enterprise applications.
• Strong grounding in cybersecurity principles, data protection, business continuity, and vendor risk management.
• Ability to apply critical thinking, complex problem-solving, and judgment and decision-making to evaluate technology options and operational trade-offs.
• Demonstrated skill in cross-functional collaboration and clear communication with scientific, clinical, and business stakeholders.
• Familiarity with validated systems, documentation practices, and compliance-sensitive environments is highly desirable.
• Strength in planning, prioritization, and information ordering, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives while maintaining service quality.
• Comfort working in a hands‑on leadership role that requires both strategic thinking and day‑to‑day execution.