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The IT Director, IT Financial Management & Investment Governance is accountable for end-to-end governance, transparency, and accuracy of IT financials across CRG IT. This role is an IT leadership position, accountable for financial discipline as a core enabler of effective technology strategy, delivery, and operations. This includes ownership of Run-the-Engine (RTE) operating spend, IT investment funding, and the financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes that support them.
This role establishes enterprise-aligned financial standards, operating models, and reporting for CRG IT, working closely with divisional IT leaders, IT cost center owners, Corporate Finance, and IT Center partners. Unlike the PMO Governance role, this position leads a dedicated IT financial management team responsible for execution as well as governance.
DESCRIPTION:
Join us as an IT Director and contribute to advancing technological innovation across clinical research operations. You'll lead systems development and IT operations, providing strategic direction for functional areas. Working with our PPD® Laboratory Services team, you'll ensure the delivery of effective IT solutions that support scientific innovations and improve patient health outcomes globally.
In this role, you'll direct cross-functional teams, manage vendor relationships, and oversee departmental budgets while ensuring IT priorities align with business objectives. You'll serve as a key advisor to business functions on technology capabilities, regulatory compliance, and future technology trends. Your leadership will be instrumental in maintaining high service standards, coordinating IT participation in audits, and developing both your team and technical solutions that advance our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in IT Operations or Systems Development
• Preferred Fields of Study: Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
• 6+ years of technical staff management experience
• 5+ years of project management or leadership experience
• 3+ years experience as IT business liaison working with senior management
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities
• Proven ability to direct through multiple management levels
• Experience managing departmental budgets and vendor relationships
• Expertise in coordinating regulatory and sponsor audits
• Strong understanding of IT compliance and regulatory requirements
• Excellence in strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration
• Advanced problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel as needed
• Proficiency in managing multiple priorities
• Client-focused approach with strong attention to detail
• Working knowledge of PPD systems (preferred)
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a strong company 401(k) match and an employee stock purchase plan that add meaningful long‑term value. Feedback suggests these features stand out among core financial benefits even when base pay feels average.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple national medical options alongside dental and vision, with company‑paid life and disability coverage. This breadth is considered a solid foundation even if some costs may not be the lowest among peers.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave, backup care, adoption assistance, and specialized family resources are available. Feedback suggests these supports are a notable plus for colleagues managing family and caregiving needs.
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.
Why Work With Us
You will join a company which every colleague has the opportunity to create possibilities, for oneself, for our customers and patients. There is no more exciting place to be than at the forefront of solving problems which help improve lives around the world. As a company, we are committed to supporting your career aspirations and your journey.
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