The opportunity

We are seeking a visionary and strategic  Senior IT Director  to lead the  Commercial IT Portfolio and Digital Strategy  for our rapidly growing biotechnology organization. This role will be responsible for aligning technology initiatives with business goals across Commercial, Sales, Marketing, and Patient Services functions. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in supporting product launches across multiple therapeutic areas, digital transformation, commercial systems, and portfolio management within the life sciences or biotech industry. Location: This is a hybrid role (3 days/week in office) based in Parsippany, NJ. How you’ll spend your day

Strategic Leadership Define and drive the  digital strategy  for Commercial functions, aligning with corporate objectives and growth plans.

Partner with Commercial leadership to identify opportunities for digital innovation and operational efficiency.

Lead the development of a multi-year IT roadmap for Commercial systems, including CRM, analytics, omnichannel engagement, and digital marketing platforms. Stakeholder Engagement Serve as a trusted advisor to Commercial executives and cross-functional leaders.

Translate business needs into technical solutions and communicate complex concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

Champion change management and user adoption strategies. Portfolio Management Oversee the  Commercial IT portfolio , ensuring alignment with business priorities, budget, and resource availability.

Establish governance frameworks for project intake, prioritization, and execution.

Monitor and report on portfolio performance, risks, and benefits realization. Technology Enablement Lead the implementation and optimization of key platforms such as  Salesforce ,  Veeva ,  Tableau/Power BI ,  Digital Patient Services  Platforms and  marketing automation tools .

Drive data integration and analytics capabilities to support real-time decision-making and customer insights.

Ensure systems are scalable, secure, and compliant with regulatory requirements (e.g., GxP, GDPR, HIPAA). Team & Vendor Management Build and lead a high-performing team of IT professionals, project managers, and business analysts.

Manage relationships with external vendors, consultants, and technology partners.

Foster a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement.

Your experience and qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred). Experience and Skills: Minimum 12 years of progressive IT leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior role supporting Commercial functions in biotech, pharma, or life sciences.

Proven track record of support product launches, leading digital transformation and managing complex IT portfolios.

Deep understanding of Commercial operations, including field force enablement, digital marketing, and customer engagement.

Strong knowledge of CRM and OCM (Salesforce, Veeva), data analytics, cloud platforms, and digital tools.

Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results in a fast-paced, regulated environment

Compensation Data

The annual starting salary for this position is between $234,000 - $307,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting salary within this range and level of role may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. The annual starting salary for this position is between $234,000 - $307,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting salary within this range and level of role may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Enjoy a more rewarding choice

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

· Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls.

· Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan.

· Time Off: Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time and holidays.

· Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance.

· Additional benefits include, but are not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Life Style Spending Account, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, if eligible , Family Building Benefits, Virtual Physical Therapy, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurances, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Plan, Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability and more.