Executive Director – Enabling Functions Technology Solutions

• Lead the technology strategy for Enabling Functions, aligning technology initiatives with Human Resources, Corporate Communications, Legal & Compliance, and Business Development priorities.
• Drive innovation by implementing advanced technology solutions that enhance the efficiency, scalability, and effectiveness of enterprise services and corporate operations.
• Oversee the development and implementation of systems and solutions supporting core enterprise functions, including HR, communications platforms, legal and compliance tools, and business development systems.
• Enable data-driven decision-making by advancing data integration, governance, analytics, and AI‑driven insights across enabling functions.
• Ensure the integrity, security, and governance of enterprise data, particularly across employee, communications, legal, and strategic partnership data sets.
• Focus on process optimization and automation to streamline workflows across HR, communications, compliance, and business development, reducing manual effort and improving user experience.
• Risk Management and Compliance: Ensure technology solutions align with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and global compliance standards, particularly in HR data privacy and legal/regulatory domains.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integration of technology solutions across enterprise platforms and business units.
• Manage and mentor a global team of technology professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, including AI, digital workplace tools, and enterprise platforms, ensuring the organization remains at the forefront of innovation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external partners, vendors, and stakeholders to enhance enterprise capabilities and support enabling function strategies.
• Provide strategic leadership to a global technology organization, setting vision, priorities, and operating model to effectively support Enabling Functions.
• Champion change management and adoption, partnering with functional leaders to ensure successful implementation of new technologies, processes, and ways of working.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders, influencing decision‑making and aligning technology priorities with broader business strategy and transformation efforts.
• Promote strong cross‑functional collaboration and communication, ensuring alignment between GTS teams and business stakeholders, and removing barriers to execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 14+ years of related experience, or Master’s degree with 10+ years of experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master’s preferred.
• Extensive experience in technology leadership roles supporting enterprise or corporate functions (e.g., HR, Legal, Communications, Commercial/BD).
• Strong understanding of enterprise platforms such as HRIS systems, collaboration tools, document management systems, and compliance technologies.
• Proficiency in software development, data management, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and enterprise architecture.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards relevant to HR, data privacy, and legal domains (e.g., GDPR).
• Experience leveraging AI and automation to improve enterprise operations and employee or stakeholder experience.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capabilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple global priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience in technology leadership roles within the Biotech/pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge of AI technologies and their application in the Biotech industry.