VP of IT

RBW Consulting; United States; Remote; USD 230,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

RBW Consulting is seeking a VP of IT for a bio-pharmaceutical client. This role owns the full technology agenda across a remote US-based operation, shaping IT vision, roadmap, and governance to support CNS and neurology-focused research, clinical, and commercial activities.

You will lead enterprise platforms, drive security and compliance in a regulated life sciences environment, mentor IT teams, and partner with senior stakeholders to translate complex tech into business value.

Qualifications

• Executive level technology leadership experience (ED/VP/Head Of).
• Experience in life sciences or highly regulated environments.
• Ability to lead in a remote setting and influence cross-functional teams.
• Strong strategic and operational delivery capabilities.
• Proven ability to translate complex tech concepts into business impact.
• Experience with cloud, cybersecurity, data governance, and enterprise systems.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the overall IT strategy in alignment with scientific, clinical, and commercial priorities.
• Lead the design, implementation, and governance of enterprise technology platforms, infrastructure, and core applications across a remote workforce.
• Build and evolve an IT operating model supporting research, development, and commercial teams in CNS and neurology.
• Oversee technology risk management, cybersecurity, data privacy, and compliance controls in a regulated life sciences environment.
• Partner with senior executives and functional leaders to translate business needs into scalable IT solutions.
• Guide selection, negotiation, and management of key technology vendors and cloud platforms.
• Establish and track KPIs for IT performance, service delivery, and user experience.
• Lead and mentor IT team members, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Champion continuous improvement, standardization, and best practices in technology processes.
• Support data and analytics initiatives that enable evidence-based decision-making across clinical, operational, and commercial activities.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Cloud platforms

Cybersecurity

Data governance

Relationship building

Tools

Enterprise IT platforms

Job description

VP of IT – Bio Pharmaceutical

Location: United States (Remote) Position: Permanent

About Our Client

Our client is a forward-looking organization within the biopharmaceutical sector, focused on developing and delivering therapies that support patients in complex therapeutic areas, including CNS and neurology. Operating in a highly regulated, science-led environment, our client combines robust research with technology-enabled processes to advance their mission. As they continue to grow and mature their digital and data capabilities, they are investing in senior technology leadership to shape the next stage of their IT strategy and infrastructure.

Opportunity

This VP of IT role offers the chance to own and lead the full technology agenda for our client across a remote US-based operation. You will set the IT vision, build and scale the technology roadmap, and ensure systems, data, and infrastructure effectively support research, clinical, and commercial functions, particularly in CNS and neurology-focused work. You will have the opportunity to modernize platforms, strengthen security and compliance, and create an IT function that is tightly aligned with the organization’s strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive the overall IT strategy in alignment with our client’s scientific, clinical, and commercial priorities in the biopharmaceutical space.
• Lead the design, implementation, and governance of enterprise technology platforms, infrastructure, and core applications across a remote workforce.
• Build and evolve an IT operating model that supports research, development, and commercial teams working in CNS and neurology and other therapeutic areas.
• Oversee technology risk management, cybersecurity, data privacy, and compliance controls appropriate to a regulated life sciences environment.
• Partner with senior executives and functional leaders to understand business needs and translate them into scalable, secure, and cost-effective IT solutions.
• Guide selection, negotiation, and management of key technology vendors, tools, and cloud platforms.
• Establish and track KPIs for IT performance, service delivery, and user experience to ensure reliable, high-quality support.
• Lead and mentor members of our client’s team within IT and related technical areas, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Champion continuous improvement, standardization, and best practices in technology processes, documentation, and change management.
• Support data and analytics initiatives that enable evidence-based decision-making across clinical, operational, and commercial activities.

About You

• Experienced technology leader with a track record at Executive Director, VP, Head Of, or similar level within technology or IT.
• Background in technology leadership supporting life sciences, healthcare, or other highly regulated environments, ideally including exposure to CNS or neurology-related work.
• Comfortable operating in a remote setting while leading and influencing cross-functional teams.
• Strong strategic thinker who can also engage at an operational level to ensure reliable delivery and execution.
• Adept at building trust-based relationships with senior stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into clear business impacts.
• Skilled in modern IT environments, including cloud-based platforms, cybersecurity, data governance, and enterprise systems.
• Able to balance innovation with risk management, regulatory expectations, and robust controls.

What This Role Offers

• A senior leadership position with broad scope to shape IT direction and long-term technology architecture.
• Direct impact on how technology supports therapies and solutions in complex therapeutic areas such as CNS and neurology.
• Opportunity to build and refine IT practices in collaboration with a highly skilled scientific and operational team.
• A remote US-based role offering flexibility while working closely with senior leaders across the organization.
• The platform to influence strategic decisions and contribute to the future growth and maturity of our client’s technology landscape.