Associate Director, IT Operations – Digital Solutions and Technology
Obsidian Therapeutics
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $174,000 - $212,500 per year
Job Level
Senior
Tech Stack
CloudCyber Security
About the role
- Develop and execute Digital Solutions & Technology operations strategy aligned with Obsidian’s growth, compliance needs, and culture.
- Lead day-to-day operations, including infrastructure, cloud environments, enterprise systems, and lab/scientific software.
- Manage MSP resources, ensuring high-quality support and service levels.
- Partner with Info Security lead to ensure robust cybersecurity and data protection.
- Optimize Digital Solutions & Technology processes (incident, problem, change management) and drive adoption of best practices, with a strong emphasis on ITIL and change management in a controlled, regulated environment.
- Manage vendor relationships and operations budget.
- Support onboarding/offboarding, access management, and end-user training.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate IT risks; develop and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
- Work closely with Facilities, Lab Operations, and other business units to ensure Digital Solutions meet evolving scientific and operational needs.
- Drive process optimization and adoption of new technologies to improve service delivery and operational efficiency.
- Define, track, and report on IT operational KPIs (e.g., uptime, ticket resolution, user satisfaction, compliance metrics).
- Prepare for and support regulatory audits (FDA, SOX, etc.), ensuring documentation and processes are audit-ready.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field with 10+ years of relevant IT experience, including leadership of IT operations in a regulated environment (biotech, pharma, or healthcare preferred).
- Experience with IT operations in agile, fast-growing companies.
- Experience with GxP systems operational support (CSV/CSA).
- Experience with change control systems and processes for GxP/SOX.
- Experience managing MSPs and IT service delivery across multiple locations.
- Strong knowledge of enterprise platforms (NetSuite, M365, ADP, Benchling, etc.) and lab/scientific software.
- Experience managing Lab IT systems.
- Excellent planning, coordination, and time management skills.
- Strong oral, written, and visual communication skills.
- Ability to build productive relationships across scientific, business, and technical teams.
- Systems thinking and sound judgment, especially in risk management and escalation
Benefits
- comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- company contributions to health savings and retirement accounts
- ample paid time off
- access to wellness programs
- rich career growth opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
IT operationschange managementincident managementproblem managementGxP systemscybersecuritydata protectionbusiness continuitydisaster recoveryIT operational KPIs
Soft skills
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