Vice President of Global Technology

About the Organization

Celerion focuses on fast, high-quality clinical research powered by translational medicine. The organization applies deep experience, agility, and modern research methods to help bring therapies to market more efficiently.

Role Overview

The Vice President of Global Technology will own the company-wide technology vision and turn it into a practical execution plan. This executive will direct infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise applications, digital transformation, data platforms, laboratory systems, and regulated technology operations across Celerion’s global footprint.

This position works in close partnership with executive leaders and teams in operations, quality, regulatory, and business development. The objective is to ensure technology enables strong execution, regulatory adherence, scale, innovation, and a consistently strong client experience at all global locations.

As both a strategic advisor and operational technology leader, this role ensures technology spending and priorities support business growth, GxP requirements, and the changing needs of the clinical research sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and carry out a multi-year global technology roadmap that supports company goals and growth plans.
• Drive enterprise digital transformation efforts across clinical, laboratory, and business functions.
• Guide executive leadership on emerging technologies, cybersecurity exposure, AI opportunities, automation, and data modernization.
• Develop strong partnerships with operational leaders so that technology improves efficiency, quality, and customer experience.
• Set up governance practices, architecture standards, and investment prioritization frameworks for technology decisions.
• Manage worldwide IT infrastructure, including cloud environments, data centers, networks, endpoint devices, collaboration tools, and telecom systems.
• Maintain high availability, disaster recovery readiness, business continuity, and resilience across global sites.
• Lead upgrades and replacement of legacy platforms while keeping business disruption to a minimum.
• Oversee global service desk and support functions with clear service levels and customer satisfaction targets.
• Own cybersecurity strategy, risk management, incident response, and security operations.
• Ensure alignment with GxP, FDA, GDPR, SOC, ISO, and other applicable regulations and standards.
• Work with Quality and Regulatory teams to support computerized system validation and maintain audit readiness.
• Lead security awareness, vulnerability management, identity management, and third-party risk programs.
• Shape the enterprise data strategy, including governance, analytics, reporting, and AI-enabled insights.
• Balance operational efficiency, innovation, risk, and cost while managing infrastructure and technology investments.
• Evaluate and implement scalable platforms that can support expansion across global operations.
• Manage technology budgets, forecasts, contracts, and software licensing on a global scale.
• Negotiate with strategic vendors and technology partners to secure effective long-term relationships.
• Define KPIs and reporting mechanisms to track technology performance and value delivered to the business.
• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing global technology organization.
• Promote a culture built on accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Lead distributed teams working across multiple time zones and business units.
• Identify, develop, and commercialize AI capabilities that strengthen competitiveness, support growth, and increase enterprise value.

Qualifications

Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, along with 15 or more years of progressive technology leadership experience, including senior executive roles. Experience leading technology teams in regulated industries such as CRO, pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or life sciences is required. Strong knowledge of GxP environments, computer system validation, and compliance requirements is essential. The ideal candidate will also have a proven record of leading enterprise transformation and modernization, managing global infrastructure, and demonstrating strong financial, vendor management, and strategic planning capabilities. Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills are needed.

Preferred Background

A master’s degree or MBA is preferred. Additional value is given to candidates with experience in clinical research or Phase 1 clinical trial environments, as well as knowledge of laboratory systems, clinical platforms, and regulated data environments. Experience in cloud transformation, AI or automation programs, and enterprise architecture modernization is also preferred.

Values and Equal Opportunity Notice

Celerion’s core values are Integrity, Trust, Teamwork, and Respect. The company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability.

AI-Assisted Hiring Notice

Celerion may use artificial intelligence tools during parts of the hiring process, including reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, and evaluating responses for potential inconsistencies or verification signals using available information. These tools support the recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are made by people. Applicants seeking more information about how their data is processed may contact the company directly.