VP Information Technology

Padagis-LL; Wyoming (MI); Remote; USD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Padagis LLC seeks an experienced technology and people leader to head our global IT organization at VP level, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer. The role can be based at Grand Rapids, MI, Minneapolis, MN, Piedmont, SC, or fully remote from other US locations.

You will drive the IT strategy, oversee operations, security, applications, and systems, and manage budgets, vendors, and contracts while guiding SAP implementations and upgrades to support growth and regulatory needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field.
• At least 15 years of progressive IT leadership experience in regulated industry.
• Proven track record delivering IT solutions enabling business growth and innovation.
• Experience managing complex IT projects, vendors, and SAP implementations/upgrades.
• Strong knowledge of IT trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate an acquired company and its systems during M&A.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the IT strategy and roadmap for the organization.
• Align IT initiatives with the business goals and objectives.
• Oversee the IT operations, infrastructure, security, applications, and systems across the enterprise.
• Manage the IT budget, resources, vendors, and contracts.
• Oversee systems implementations and upgrades of current systems and the migration and integration of newly acquired organizations/systems into existing systems.
• Establish and maintain IT policies, standards, and best practices.
• Ensure the compliance of IT systems and processes with regulatory and legal requirements.
• Provide overall accountability to information security matters, including risk assessment, mitigation, and incident response.

Skills

IT leadership

Strategy & planning

Governance & compliance

Operations management

Architecture & design

Security & risk management

Project portfolio

Vendor contracts

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field

Master's degree or MBA

Tools

SAP

Job description

Padagis LLC has an exciting leadership opportunity! We are seeking an experienced and dynamic technology and people leader to lead our Information Technology (IT) organization at the VP level. This role leads our global IT strategy and professionals and reports to the Chief Operating Officer. This role can be based out of one of our facilities in the Grand Rapids MI, Minneapolis MN, or Piedmont SC areas or can be fully remote from other locations within the US.

Job duties:

• Lead the development and implementation of the IT strategy and roadmap for the organization.
• Ensure the alignment of IT initiatives with the business goals and objectives.
• Oversee the IT operations, infrastructure, security, applications, and systems across the enterprise.
• Manage the IT budget, resources, vendors, and contracts.
• Oversee systems implementations and upgrades of current systems and the migration and integration of newly acquiredorganizations/systems into existing systems.
• Establish and maintain IT policies, standards, and best practices.
• Ensure the compliance of IT systems and processes with regulatory and legal requirements.
• Provide overall accountability to information security matters, including risk assessment, mitigation, and incident response.

Required qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field.

At least 15 years of progressive IT leadership experience in generic pharmaceuticals or a related regulated industry, such as transportation, food production, medical devices, cosmetics, or a government regulatory organization, including experience at the Senior Director level or above.

Proven track record of delivering IT solutions that enable business growth and innovation.

Experience managing complex IT projects, vendors, and contracts, with experience working in an SAP e nvironment and overseeing SAP implementations and upgrades required.

Strong knowledge of IT trends, technologies, and best practices.

Proven leadership experience in integrating an acquired company and its systems into an organization as part of merger and acquisition (M&A) activity.

Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

Demonstrated skills in IT:

strategy and planning.

governance and compliance.

operations and service management.

architecture and design.

security and risk management.

project and portfolio management.

vendor and contract management.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or MBA
• Experience at the VP level
• Prior pharmaceutical industry experience

Padagis Core Competencies:

Since its beginning, Padagis has been undergoing the process of identifying what we believe will lead to the success of our organization in a competitive landscape. To that end, we have developed a set of five “core” competencies. We strive to bring employees on board the journey with us who exemplify these key competencies:

• Service delivery – Understand who your internal and external customers are, identify their needs, and deliver value above their expectations.
• Active collaboration – Seek opportunities to work together across teams, function, business units, and geographies to seek success.
• Demonstrate agility – Proactively identify changes in our environment and act quickly, leading or embracing change.
• Think differently – Create, develop, and implement new ideas, products, services, or processes that involve introducing something new or significantly improving something that already exists.
• Excellent execution – Achieve outstanding results in all aspects of our organization, including our culture, leadership, strategy, and processes.

Additional job-related competencies:

• Strategic thinking and vision.
• Business acumen and alignment.
• Leadership and influence.
• Decision making and problem solving.

About Us:

At Padagis our focus is on health care products that improve people’s lives.We are a market‑leading generic prescription pharmaceutical company that specializes in “extended topical” medications, like creams, foams, mousses, gels, liquids and inhalable products. It’s a great time to join our team because we have a high growth trajectory with now more than 1,300 employees across six locations in the United States and Israel. We’ve already established a successful track record of launching first‑to‑file and first‑to‑market generic pharmaceutical products that have helped to make prescription products more affordable for patients and reduce costs for the healthcare system. Our team members work in a dynamic environment where opportunity is built on a foundation of honesty and transparency. Please consider joining our team where great things are happening and you can make a difference.

Travel Required

Yes . Up to 20%, including occasional international travel

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Information Technology or related field.

Preferred

Masters or better in Business Administration or related field.

Experience

Required

3 years: Experience in regulated industry (pharmaceutical manufacturing, transportation, food production, medical devices, cosmetics, medical device, or a government regulatory organization

15 years: Progressive IT leadership experience

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