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Manager / Senior Manager, IT
Watertown, MA (Onsite)
Early-Stage Biotech | Clinical Progression | Build-from-Scratch Role
Permanent or Flexible Engagement Considered
iO Associates are partnered with an exciting, well-funded biotech at a pivotal stage of growth, as they move towards the clinic and build out their internal capabilities.
This is a rare opportunity to join at an early stage and take full ownership of the IT function, shaping the infrastructure, systems, and strategy from the ground up in a highly innovative scientific environment.
The Opportunity
You'll be the first dedicated IT hire, acting as both a strategic partner to leadership and a hands-on operator across the business.
Working closely with R&D, Finance, and Operations, you'll define and deliver the IT roadmap, ensuring the organisation is set up for clinical progression and beyond.
This role offers a high level of autonomy and visibility, with the chance to build a scalable, compliant, and secure IT environment from day one.
What You'll Be Doing
- Own and deliver the IT strategy aligned to business and clinical goals
- Design and implement scalable infrastructure across cloud and SaaS environments
- Lead vendor selection and manage key technology partners
- Establish cybersecurity frameworks, policies, and incident response processes
- Ensure compliance with GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, and other regulatory standards
- Implement and manage core business systems (e.g. Veeva, ERP, document management)
- Provide hands-on support across end-user IT, hardware, and day-to-day operations
- Build the foundations for future team growth as the company scales
What We're Looking For
- Experience leading IT in a biotech, pharma, or life sciences environment
- Proven track record of building or scaling IT functions in small or growing organisations
- Strong technical expertise across Microsoft Azure, M365, and cloud infrastructure
- Solid understanding of cybersecurity and regulated environments (GxP, Part 11, etc.)
- Comfortable operating in a hands-on, "team of one" environment
- Strong stakeholder engagement and ability to work cross-functionally
Why This Role?
- Join a highly innovative biotech at a critical inflection point
- Take full ownership of IT strategy and execution
- Work directly with senior leadership and scientific teams
- Build the function your way, with real impact from day one
- Backed by strong funding and progressing towards the clinic
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