Lead Technology Internal Audit Manager - Analytics & Automation
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CloudCyber SecurityIoTPythonSQL
Chief Information Officer / VP of Information Technology
Scholar Rock
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • Massachusetts
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Lead
Tech Stack
CloudCyber SecurityERP
About the role
- Ensure reliable IT operations and service delivery for employees, labs, and field teams.
- Build a customer-focused IT culture with clear governance, metrics, and accountability.
- Modernize collaboration and productivity platforms to improve hybrid work and global connectivity.
- Define and execute a visionary IT strategy aligned with Scholar Rock’s scientific, operational, and commercial goals.
- Enable data-driven decision-making through modern data platforms, analytics, and integration across R&D, clinical, supply chain, G&A, and commercial functions.
- Explore and implement emerging technologies (cloud, AI/ML, digital engagement) to create competitive advantage.
- Serve as a thought partner to the Executive Team and the business on technology investments and digital transformation.
- Provide frequent updates to the Executive Team and Board on IT performance, risk management, and progress toward strategic objectives.
- Oversee implementation and compliance of GxP systems across manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and pharmacovigilance.
- Deliver validated enterprise applications (ERP, QMS, LIMS, serialization, data platforms) that are scalable for commercial operations.
- Lead deployment of commercial IT systems: CRM platforms for field force effectiveness (e.g., Veeva, Salesforce); commercial data hub/data warehouse; field force enablement tools to support omnichannel engagement, analytics, and reporting.
- Build and optimize G&A systems including Finance/ERP systems to support SOX compliance and reporting; HRIS/HCM platforms; procurement, contracts, and compliance tools for a public company environment.
- Build a robust cybersecurity program to protect sensitive clinical, commercial, employee, and patient data.
- Ensure compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, and other global data regulations.
- Develop scalable IT infrastructure and networks to support Scholar Rock’s international expansion.
- Establish and scale a global IT organization with the right mix of internal talent and external partners.
- Define the operating model, including in-house IT leadership, managed service providers, and strategic vendors.
- Build an IT team capable of supporting 24/7 operations across regions, with clear roles in workplace support, GxP/commercial systems, cybersecurity, and enterprise applications.
- Develop succession planning, talent pipelines, and governance structures for long-term scalability.
Requirements
- 15+ years of IT leadership, including senior executive experience in biotech, pharma, or life sciences.
- Required: Demonstrated success building and scaling IT organizations and enterprise systems to support global business growth.
- Proven track record in stabilizing IT operations while delivering long-term digital strategy.
- Deep knowledge of GxP IT systems, validation, and global regulatory requirements.
- Experience implementing and managing commercial IT platforms (CRM, data hub, analytics, field force tools).
- Experience leading Finance (ERP) and HRIS/HCM systems implementation and optimization in a public company context.
- Strong background in data strategy, digital innovation, and technology enablement.
- Excellent leadership, vendor management, and change management skills.
- Strong boardroom presence, with experience preparing and delivering executive and board-level updates.
- Visionary leader who can inspire through technology enablement while solving immediate operational challenges.
- Pragmatic and hands-on, with a strong bias for action and accountability.
- Collaborative, enterprise-minded, and skilled at influencing across a global matrix.
- Confident communicator with the executive presence to engage regularly with the Board and senior leadership.
- Excited by the challenge of building technology capabilities that empower employees and accelerate global impact.
