Senior Director, Research Technology

Role overview Set and deliver technology product strategy for research and home care operations, with a focus on scalable systems that support global clinical trials. You’ll represent business and client needs, lead a technology team and its product managers, and guide decisions about building or buying systems, improving existing products, and supporting implementation and ongoing use.

Responsibilities - Develop and manage a research technology roadmap spanning clinical trial systems, product improvements, and new functionality. - Use market research, industry trends, and user needs to guide product priorities and identify opportunities for innovation. - Oversee selection, implementation, integration, and lifecycle management of clinical technology, including CTMS, eISF, eSource, and telehealth platforms. - Work with operational leaders and subject matter experts to shape deployment, application management, user support, and iterative improvements. - Ensure systems and processes meet applicable GxP requirements and industry standards, partnering with quality and compliance teams. - Lead vendor relationships and performance, manage the technology budget, support proposals, and develop a capable product management team.

Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business management, biological science, or equivalent experience. - At least five years managing large-scale change initiatives. - Experience or familiarity with clinical applications such as CTMS, EDC, eTMF, safety databases, SAS, QMS, or ERP. - Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, including managing competing priorities with limited supervision. - Ability to work within formal procedures and maintain confidentiality of sensitive data and records.

Nice to have - Eight or more years in healthcare or life sciences. - Experience managing clinical information systems; knowledge of GCP and clinical-trial quality or compliance. - SQL or relational database experience and familiarity with change control procedures.

Benefits and work setup - Listed base pay range: $134,800–$224,600 per year; individual pay depends on location, responsibilities, and relevant experience and skills. - Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid short-term disability, FSA, HSA, paid time off, and voluntary benefits.