IT Director

Princeton, United States Industry Pharma/Biotech/Clinical Research Job Type Full time State/Province New Jersey Country United States Job Description NJ based Clinical Research Org. seeks astrategic,operationally minded, and hands-on Director of IT to lead and evolve ourinternal technology function across both government and commercial programs.The ideal candidate will be an experienced IT leader who can synthesizetechnical complexity into clear, actionable plans that align with clinical andbusiness goals. Thisis not a "heads-down" role—it's a leadership position that seeks strategic vision, team oversight, and active engagement in execution. The IT department isundergoingtransformation.This is a unique opportunity where you’llbe responsible for restructuring,mentoring, and rebuilding a high-performing IT organization that can supportour mission-critical clinical systems and digital reshaping initiatives Key Responsibilities Lead a diverse internal ITteam across five core functions, maintaining visibility into each at astrategic (2,000-ft) level Evaluate and restructure thecurrent IT org chart — identify gaps, reassign roles, and optimize FTEsvs. contractors Build strong partnershipswith clinical and operational teams to ensure IT supports user needs Guide themigration of systems and databases (Oracle, .NET, Git, etc.) to the cloud andrecommend optimal platforms (e.g., evaluating Aurora vs. Oracle) Oversee the development andvalidation of programs using technologies such as C# , .NET , Oracle , MedidataRave , and SQL for data extraction,transformation, and loading (ETL). Direct the creation ofhigh-quality graphical reports and dashboards using BusinessIntelligence tools ,providing actionable insights for clinical trial progress and outcomes. Direct applicationdevelopment for both internal and external stakeholders, includingClinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS), IWRS/IVRS platforms, andreporting systems ( Power BI, RAVE ) Support CFR Part11/GxP -compliantsystems, focusing on documentation, validation, and specifications Collaborate on digitaltransformation and modernization of legacy systems — includingredeployment of government-developed tools into commercial use Ensure proper ITparticipation in every new client setup, including Medidata and internalsystems integration Quantify, document, andcommunicate IT’s alignment with business goals Participate in strategicplanning, budgeting, and vendor oversight to ensure ROI and performancefrom external providers Qualifications 10+ years of progressive ITexperience, with at l east 3 years in a Director or equivalentleadership role Proven success managingcross-functional IT teams (development, infrastructure, validation, etc.) Experience in biotech,life sciences, clinical research, healthcare , or regulated environments In-depth understanding ofclinical trial phases, data flow, and regulatory requirements (e.g., CDISCstandards, 21 CFR Part 11 ). Strategic thinker withoperational execution skills — able to go from 50,000 feet to ground levelas needed Track record of changemanagement, team restructuring, and mentoring talent Strong communication andcollaboration skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders Background in hybrid ITenvironments ,ideally across government and commercial projects #J-18808-Ljbffr