Overview
On Site
$70 - $80
Full Time
Skills
Pharmaceutics
GxP
CSV
Regulatory Compliance
Optimization
IT Operations
Computerized System Validation
Research and Development
Identity Management
Job Details
Position: IT Manager
Location: Lake Forest, IL (Onsite 5 days with some flexibility)
Duration: Contract-to-Hire
Location: Lake Forest, IL (Onsite 5 days with some flexibility)
Duration: Contract-to-Hire
Job Summary:
The IT Manager will oversee daily IT operations for a growing pharmaceutical/biotech organization, ensuring secure, compliant, and reliable systems. This role combines hands-on technical management with vendor oversight, budget accountability, and strict adherence to GxP and regulatory standards while partnering with cross-functional teams in R&D, Quality, Clinical, and Commercial.
The IT Manager will oversee daily IT operations for a growing pharmaceutical/biotech organization, ensuring secure, compliant, and reliable systems. This role combines hands-on technical management with vendor oversight, budget accountability, and strict adherence to GxP and regulatory standards while partnering with cross-functional teams in R&D, Quality, Clinical, and Commercial.
Must-have:
- 5+ years of progressive IT experience with at least 2 years in GxP life sciences
- Strong knowledge of GxP compliance, CSV, and FDA audit processes
- Experience managing vendors, MSPs, and IT budgets
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 administration, endpoint security, and networking basics
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Responsibilities:
- Lead daily IT operations, staff, and vendor management
- Oversee enterprise platforms, access management, and system upgrades
- Ensure GxP compliance, CSV, and audit readiness for IT systems
- Manage IT budget, cost optimization, and roadmap planning
- Coordinate cybersecurity controls, data privacy, and incident response
- Act as IT liaison with cross-functional business teams
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