Vice President of Information Technology

Scorpion Therapeutics; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Burlington, MA seeks a strategic IT leader to define and drive the company’s technology roadmap. You will guide enterprise architecture, cloud platforms, and cybersecurity while partnering with executives to enable research, clinical operations, and commercial activities.

The role requires leading multi-site teams, advancing AI initiatives, and ensuring governance and compliance in a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS, engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive IT leadership in regulated industries.
• Experience shaping enterprise IT strategy with measurable business outcomes.
• Proven track record building and scaling high-performing IT teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an enterprise IT vision and long-term technology strategy.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing IT team across two hub locations.
• Partner with executives to identify tech opportunities that drive growth and performance.
• Oversee architecture, infrastructure, cloud services, and cybersecurity programs.
• Establish governance, policies, and operating models for technology delivery.
• Drive AI/digital innovation and responsible governance across the org.
• Ensure system reliability, disaster recovery, and business continuity.

Skills

Executive leadership

Cloud technologies

Cybersecurity

Enterprise architecture

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Cloud platforms

Security frameworks

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an enterprise IT vision, roadmap, and long-term technology strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
• Build, lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing IT team.
• Partner with executive leadership to identify technology opportunities that enhance business performance and support growth.
• Lead scalable IT architecture, systems, infrastructure, and platforms supporting research, clinical operations, commercial activities, and corporate functions.
• Establish technology governance, policies, standards, and operating models.
• Support commercial readiness and optimize technology for sales, marketing, market access, patient support, and customer engagement.
• Collaborate to ensure systems support business objectives, customer relationships, data analytics, and operational efficiency.
• Lead AI/digital innovation strategy (AI, automation, machine learning, advanced analytics) and evaluate emerging technologies.
• Establish responsible AI governance practices (compliance, security, ethical use).
• Oversee enterprise applications, cloud services, infrastructure, network operations, service delivery, end-user support, and cybersecurity.
• Ensure system availability, reliability, security, and performance; lead disaster recovery and business continuity.
• Establish and maintain cybersecurity strategy, risk management, data governance, and information management practices.
• Oversee technology operations and user support across two hub locations and a remote workforce.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related; advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive IT leadership (senior-level roles).
• Enterprise IT strategy experience in biotechnology/pharmaceutical/life sciences/healthcare or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience supporting commercial growth and commercialization.
• Proven success leading enterprise architecture, infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.
• Experience building/scaling high-performing IT teams.
• Strong knowledge of cloud technologies, enterprise applications, data management, cybersecurity frameworks, and modern IT operating models.
• Experience with multi-site/distributed and remote workforces; manage vendors and technology budgets.
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence across all levels.

Travel

Periodic business travel as requested.