Vice President Information Technology

Philadelphia, PA, United States

Vice President Information Technology page is loaded Vice President Information Technology Apply locations Philadelphia, PA, USA time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR110429 Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients.

We are PCI.

Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.

Job Title: Vice President, Information Technology (VP,IT)

Position Summary: The Vice President, Information Technology (VP IT) will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the technology strategy of our fast-growing global pharmaceutical packaging company. The successful candidate will be responsible for leveraging modern IT solutions to enhance business operations, drive efficiency, and ensure compliance. Your leadership will be critical in achieving our organizational goals and maintaining a competitive edge. This role will directly report to PCI’s Chief Information Officer (CIO) and will be a strategic member of the Senior Leadership Team.

Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership:

Collaborate with other Senior and C-suite executives to align IT initiatives with overall business objectives.

Develop and communicate a clear IT vision and strategy.

Team Building and Management:

Build and lead high-performing IT teams.

Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Mentor and develop team members.

Innovative Technologies

Experience with technologies to enable and accelerate innovation company wide.

Knowledgeable in technology scalability and efficiencies, data platform and services, operational plant technologies and technology / outsourcing partnerships.

ERP Rationalization and Standardization:

Evaluate existing ERP systems and recommend improvements.

Drive standardization and alignment across ERP instances

Standardize processes across different business sites and segments.

ERP Implementation:

Oversee successful implementation of ERP solutions.

Avoid any disruptions resulting from implementations.

Ensure seamless integration with existing systems.

Cybersecurity:

Protect and further develop and implement robust cybersecurity measures.

Protect sensitive data and mitigate risks.

Enterprise Architecture Management:

Define and maintain the company's technology architecture.

Ensure scalability, reliability, and flexibility.

Spearhead company master data standardization in partnership with Business Process Optimization

Drive IT infrastructure modernization and efficiency globally.

Automation:

Identify opportunities for process automation.

Streamline workflows and enhance efficiency.

Cloud Support:

Evaluate cloud solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure) and implement cloud strategies.

Optimize cloud infrastructure for cost-effectiveness and performance.

IT General Controls for SOX Compliance:

Establish and enforce IT controls to comply with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.

Work closely with internal audit teams.

Acquisition Integration:

Lead IT integration efforts during mergers and acquisitions.

Ensure smooth transition of technology systems.

Digital Transformation and Open AI:

Design and prepare for digital transformation initiatives in coming years.

Invest in, and expand our Digital Platform capabilities supporting PCI-Bridge

Explore opportunities for leveraging Open AI technologies across multiple areas (Quality, Business Development, Legal, Finance).

Global Systems Management and IT Support:

JDE, WD, SF, LIMS ADF, MEF, etc.

Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

Proven experience as a CIO or in a similar leadership role for a mid to large sized public company

Strong understanding of pharmaceutical industry dynamics.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

Other: Travel - Domestic USA and international (primarily Europe) travel required; expected to be 25-30% of the time and as needed

Join us and be part of building the bridge between life changing therapies and patients. Let’s talk future

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:

PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

About Us Why work for PCI Pharma Services?

At PCI, we have an uncompromising focus on providing quality and operational excellence and providing the industry leading customer experience. Our people make all of this happen, so providing an industry leading experience for our people is equally as important. By creating an authentic culture of purposeful work, we aspire to be an interesting and fulfilling place for talented individuals to grow careers. We live a philosophy of intentional learning combined with real-life experience supported by a fair and competitive rewards program. We are individuals, teams and a company that believes in our purpose and our approach is simple, the people who work at PCI fuel our business; we don’t say no, we figure out how.

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