Executive Director, Head of Enterprise Applications

Executive Director, Head of Enterprise Applications

About the Company

Rapid-growing biotechnology (BioTech) company

Industry
Biotechnology

Type
Public Company

Founded
2002

Employees
1001-5000

Specialties

• botulinum toxin
• biotechnology
• biotech
• healthcare
• pharmaceuticals
• science
• research
• financial services
• and fintech
• and research

About the Role

The Company is in search of an Executive Director, Head of Enterprise Applications to take on a pivotal role in the organization. The successful candidate will be a hands-on, strategic leader responsible for the ongoing support, enhancement, and roadmap of the core business application portfolio. This includes a range of systems that support commercial and business operations.

The role demands a player-coach who can build best practices for scale, ensure quality, and drive towards a zero-incident support model. Key responsibilities include platform ownership and delivery, leading a team of business and technical experts, and partnering with various business leaders to align the application roadmap with business strategy. Applicants must have a minimum of 12 years of IT experience, with at least 6 years in a leadership role, and a strong background in enterprise application management, particularly in the commercial systems of the pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences sectors.

The role requires deep hands-on expertise in ERP, CRM, and related platforms, as well as a proven track record in building high-performing teams and managing outsourced partners. The ideal candidate will have experience in ITIL-based support models, DevOps practices, and a strong focus on operational excellence. Financial stewardship, organizational change management, and experience with AI/ML and automation in IT operations are also highly valued.

A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, with an advanced degree preferred.

Hiring Manager Title
Chief Technology Officer

Functions

• Information Technology