Director of IT

We are actively hiring for a Director of Information Technology to lead enterprise IT strategy, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital transformation within a highly regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

This is an excellent full-time leadership opportunity for senior IT professionals with strong experience in regulated industries, enterprise systems, compliance, and operational excellence.

Position Details:
Job Title: Director of Information Technology
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Hauppauge, NY

Role Overview:
As the Director of IT, you will be responsible for overseeing the organization's complete technology landscape, ensuring secure, compliant, and scalable IT operations that support manufacturing, quality, laboratory, supply chain, and corporate business functions.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic IT Leadership:
Develop and implement long-term IT strategy aligned with business objectives
Partner with executive leadership on technology investments and innovation initiatives
Drive digital transformation through automation, cloud solutions, and advanced analytics
Establish IT governance, standards, and enterprise policies

Infrastructure & Operations:
Lead management of networks, servers, cloud platforms, and end-user systems
Ensure system reliability, performance, scalability, and security
Oversee disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity planning
Support both corporate and manufacturing technology environments

Regulatory Compliance & Data Integrity:
Ensure compliance with FDA, GMP, 21 CFR Part 11, and data integrity standards
Support validation of enterprise systems in manufacturing, quality, and laboratory settings
Maintain audit readiness, documentation, and change control processes
Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs teams

Enterprise Applications:
Oversee ERP, MES, LIMS, QMS, and document management systems
Manage upgrades, integrations, and lifecycle planning
Ensure business systems effectively support operational and strategic goals

Cybersecurity & Risk Management:
Develop and maintain enterprise cybersecurity programs
Protect business-critical and sensitive data
Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability management, and incident response planning
Ensure security compliance across all systems and platforms

Team Leadership & Vendor Management:
Lead, mentor, and develop IT teams across infrastructure, applications, and support
Manage third-party vendors, consultants, and technology partners
Negotiate contracts and oversee service-level agreements

Budget & Resource Management:
Manage departmental budgets and technology investments
Prioritize initiatives based on strategic value and ROI
Optimize resources for operational efficiency and future growth

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Master's degree preferred
10+ years of progressive IT experience, including executive or senior leadership roles
Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or regulated manufacturing strongly preferred
Strong expertise in GMP systems, compliance, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, and enterprise applications
Proven experience managing complex IT operations and strategic initiatives
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Skills:
ERP / MES / LIMS / QMS system expertise
FDA regulatory knowledge
Computerized system validation
Digital transformation leadership
Infrastructure modernization
Cybersecurity governance

Additional Information:
Office and manufacturing environment
Travel may be required
Availability for critical support outside standard business hours

If you are a strategic IT leader ready to drive enterprise transformation in a regulated industry, we encourage you to apply.