Focal point of contact between business/region/function leadership and global IT and process owning roles for any IT related concerns.
Stakeholder engagement with leadership in a business/region(zone)/function to define their IT strategy (per Group IT strategy) in alignment with strategic business objectives.
Participate in the strategic planning process with assigned business/region/function to understand priorities and relate to available or required IT enablers; represent the assigned scope in global (IT) programs and roadmaps to ensure fit for purpose.
Drive qualification and quantification of business/region/function requirements, also by courageous conversations. Align/converge towards consolidated planning of prioritized investments, which are resourced-to-win in business and IT.
Joint effort with the broader community in exploration & execution of initiatives.
Oversee all programs with impact on (or in interest of) own business/region/function and possibly directly lead or coach IT streams and dependencies in their execution, deliver through IT platforms incl drive related business readiness.
Collaborate with business/region/function owners for continuous improvement of IT enabled processes incl high quality data as well as change management for adoption and adherence in the business community.
Evaluate IT landscape of assigned business/region/function scope and develop migration paths for consolidation & continuous improvement as part of IT strategy.
Provide insights of new technology developments and advice on how this can impact/contribute the business strategy.
Collaborate with involved leaders in business/region/function & IT for business continuity incl. escalation management and mitigated business impact.
You're the right fit if:
Years of experience (15+) in IT transformation roles desirably in similar/Health Tech industry
Prior experience in managing IT in a M&A environment, particularly with separations or divestitures
Previous project management experience, preferably in leading IT projects.
Technical understanding of various IT systems, infrastructure, and software.
Specific knowledge/experience of med device IT landscapes, operating procedures and compliance – especially with regard to IT CSV (computer system validation) and related FDA regulations for computerized systems.
Experience managing IT suppliers (including off shore), IT supplier / software contracts and license management.
Additional Information:
US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.