Strategic IT Leader for a Leading Biotech Firm

1 month ago


Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Jas Gujral Full time

We are seeking an exceptional Strategic IT Leader to join our team at Jas Gujral, a pioneering biotech company based in the UK.

About Us

Jas Gujral is dedicated to accelerating the development of a commercial cell and gene-based therapy industry in the UK. With a strong focus on innovation and expertise, we provide leading-edge capability, technology, and support to enable companies to take products into clinical trials.

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced IT Director to lead our IT group in delivering strategic services to external and internal customers. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of ten years' experience leading IT at a senior management level and possess exceptional credentials in setting up planning and strategy frameworks.

Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver IT services to customers/collaborators resident at our locations, including access/integration to Company business systems and infrastructure (communication/hardware).
  • Ensure security of data and systems balancing effectiveness with the need for collaboration internally and with customers.
  • Ensure IT Services are delivered efficiently and effectively.
Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

  • A minimum of ten years' experience leading IT at a senior management level.
  • Experience in delivering IT services to customers.
  • Experience of agile product development.
  • Infrastructure delivery (networking, hardware) to customers.
  • Experience with data science project delivery.
Preferred Qualifications

An MBA or relevant qualification would be beneficial but not essential. We also prefer candidates from a Pharmaceutical or Bio Science background who understand how to work with government funding.

Location and Travel

The role will be based near Stevenage with hybrid working. Ability to travel to Company locations is required.



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