Senior Manager, Global Digital & Technology Systems Engineering

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 137,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement

AI exposure

Cross-functional collaboration

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Manager, Global Digital & Technology Systems Engineering to lead data integration and systems engineering across R&D and vendor environments. You will drive observable, scalable architectures and partner with Global Technology Solutions and stakeholders to meet strategic goals.

The role emphasizes AI, cloud, and automation, ensuring reliable operations, documentation, and readiness while guiding a fast-moving pharmaceutical/biotech team from a remote US base.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above.
• 3+ years of experience in data, digital, IT, AI, systems engineering, or related fields, preferably in Pharmaceuticals or Biotechnology.
• Hands-on programming experience with Python and SQL for automation and data integration.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, including core services and cost management.
• Knowledge of AI implementation patterns and practices.

Responsibilities

• Execute systems engineering activities within R&D and vendor environments.
• Collaborate with Global Technology Solutions to align technical designs with operational standards.
• Document technical needs and risks for review by senior leadership.
• Oversee integration of data across multiple sources and platforms in R&D processes.
• Implement observability and monitoring practices for system reliability and readiness.

Skills

Data integration

Python

SQL

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

AI knowledge

Systems engineering

Vendor collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Manager, Global Digital & Technology Systems Engineering to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space.

This role will lead systems engineering efforts that support R&D and vendor-facing environments, with a strong focus on data integration, technical design alignment, and operational readiness. The position partners closely with Global Technology Solutions and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure reliable, well-documented systems that meet business and leadership expectations. It also brings together AI, cloud, and automation capabilities to strengthen observability, scalability, and overall technology performance in a fast-moving scientific environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $136,900 - $181,900 annually

Responsibilities

• Execute systems engineering activities within R&D and vendor environments
• Collaborate with Global Technology Solutions to align technical designs with operational standards
• Document technical needs and risks for review by senior leadership
• Oversee integration of data across multiple sources and platforms in R&D processes
• Implement observability and monitoring practices for system reliability and readiness

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above
• 3+ years of experience in data, digital, IT, AI, systems engineering, or related fields, preferably in Pharmaceuticals or Biotechnology
• Hands-on programming experience with Python and SQL for automation and data integration
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, including core services and cost management
• Knowledge of AI implementation patterns and practices

Benefits

• Opportunities for career advancement as the team is growing
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in AI and high-performance computing
• Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams in R&D and IT

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.