Director, IT and Digital Transformation

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 175,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Parental leave

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Health Savings Account

Life & AD&D

Job summary

GenScript USA Inc. in Piscataway, NJ seeks a Director, IT & Digital Transformation to advance our Glocalization strategy and drive digital enablement across US business units.

The role leads tech ecosystems, strategic alliances, and AI & BioSecurity initiatives, requires Mandarin and English, and offers a salary range of $175,000–$195,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Mandarin Chinese & English.
• 8+ years of experience in technology, digital transformation, or business development.
• Deep roots in US tech ecosystem, with proven success operating in multinational organizations.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary digital interface for all US business units and automate digital operations.
• Lead strategic partnerships with US tech companies, startups, and research institutions.
• Drive AI & BioSecurity technology adoption and evangelize group technologies in the US.
• Oversee US IT Operations & Maintenance team performance with clear goals and accountability.

Skills

Mandarin Chinese

English

Leadership

Digital transformation

Tech evangelism

Cross-cultural

Tools

AI

BioSecurity

Job description

About GenScript

Founded in 2002 in New Jersey, GenScript Biotech Corporation accelerates innovation in biotech and healthcare by providing researchers and companies with the building blocks needed to develop groundbreaking treatments and products. Guided by its mission to Make People and Nature Healthier Through Biotechnology, and its role as a well-recognized biotechnology company, GenScript has a team of approximately 6,165 employees and has served more than 200,000 customers across over 100 countries and regions.

Job Title:Director, IT & Digital Transformation
Job Location: Piscataway, NJ

The estimated salary range for this role is $175,000 - $195,000 depending on experience. Please note that this role is requiring a candidate that is bilingual in Mandarin Chinese and English.

Job Summary:

This position is designed to further advance our Glocalization strategy, with three key focus areas:

• Driving Digital Enablement & Solution Execution
• Building Tech Ecosystems & Strategic Alliances
• Evangelizing AI & BioSecurity Technologies

Key Responsibilities

1. Driving Digital Enablement & Solution Execution

• Act as the primary digital interface for all business units at the US site, gaining a deep understanding of local business pain points and regional characteristics.
• Execute the Glocalization strategy by promoting and implementing the group's digital products and solutions locally. Enhance business efficiency through professional user services and in-depth digital operations.
• Identify and provide feedback on US industry technology trends, driving the continuous optimization and iteration of the global product portfolio.

2. Building Tech Ecosystems & Strategic Alliances

• Forge and manage strategic partnerships with top-tier US tech companies, startups, and research institutions.
• Lead negotiations on technology collaborations to bring in cutting-edge capabilities and strengthen the group’s global tech footprint.
• Design sustainable, mutually beneficial partnership models that elevate the group’s technological reputation and influence in the US.

3. Evangelizing AI & BioSecurity Technologies

• Serve as the face of the group’s AI and BioSecurity technologies in the US — showcasing innovation to clients, partners, and industry bodies.
• Drive ground-up implementation of AI solutions in real US business use cases — from pilot to scale — creating flagship references for broader adoption.
• Build and operate a structured technology advocacy program to boost awareness, credibility, and adoption of the group’s frontier tech across US.

4. Manage US IT Operations and maintenance Team’s optimal performance.

• Oversee the performance of the US IT Operations and Maintenance team by setting clear goals, coaching team members, ensuring timely completion of operational tasks, and fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high‑quality service.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Mandarin Chinese & English
• 8+ years of experience in technology, digital transformation, or business development.
• Deep roots in the US tech ecosystem, with proven success operating in complex multinational organizations and cross‑cultural environments.
• Exceptional communicator and influencer — skilled at “tech evangelism” and persuading key internal and external decision‑makers.
• Keen business‑technology acumen with strong expertise in AI, BioSecurity, and other emerging tech trends and their commercial applications.
• Highly self‑driven, resilient, and culturally agile — thrives in fast‑paced, ambiguous, international settings.

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Benefits:

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one. We offer paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays. Additional benefits include flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance. We also provide commuter benefits, well‑being initiatives, and peer‑to‑peer recognition programs; demonstrating our ongoing commitment to building a culture where our people feel empowered, supported, and inspired to do their best work.

GenScript USA Inc/ProBio Inc. is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the Company's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Please note: Genscript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. will only contact candidates through verified application sources. GenScript/Probio does not request personal information from candidates through individual email or any other platform.