Strategic Leader, Digital IT & Automation Services

OpenKrill; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Verista is seeking a senior leader to own and grow a core service offering within the GMP-regulated life sciences space. This role blends strategic leadership, delivery excellence, and cross-functional collaboration with sales, marketing, and client services to drive growth and client value.

You will manage annual P&L, lead a team of Delivery Directors, and serve as SME on digital validation, AI, IT automation, and cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in GMP regulated environment with service-line project leadership.
• 10+ years in professional services and consulting.
• 7+ years in professional services business development and customer relations.
• Expert knowledge of FDA regulations, ISPE guidelines, ISO standards.
• Experience leading projects >$5MM and managing large teams.

Responsibilities

• Own and define service line offerings; ensure SME coverage.
• Lead go-to-market strategy with cross-functional teams.
• Define annual P&L, revenue growth, margins and EBITDA.
• Co-own strategic account planning and account expansion.
• Manage Delivery Directors and oversee project delivery as SME.
• Lead technical project work and act as project leader.
• Ensure delivery methodologies and scalable services.
• Support sales with scoping, estimation, and client engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Client relationship

Negotiation

Financial management

Communication

Excel

Word

English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Job description

Verista is seeking a senior leader to own and grow a core service offering within the GMP-regulated life sciences space. This role blends strategic leadership, delivery excellence, and cross-functional collaboration with sales, marketing, and client services to drive growth and client value.

You will manage annual P&L, lead a team of Delivery Directors, and serve as SME on digital validation, AI, IT automation, and cybersecurity.