Chief Information Officer - Default (MSD) : Job Details

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) has ultimate responsibility for the information systems/technology and functions within the company and serves as a key member of the executive team. The CIO is responsible for providing leadership and developing the overall strategy for the information systems and technology of the company with particular emphasis on effective business infrastructure, technological innovation and cybersecurity to support furthering the company's goals.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Developing and executing a comprehensive technology strategy designed to meet the company's business objectives that maintains operational efficiency.
• Partnering and collaborating with other C-suite executives to define, develop and execute enterprise-wide technology strategies that drive business growth.
• Identifying and overseeing the implementation of technological systems/platforms/changes to ensure operational efficiency and improved internal processes.
• Developing policies that govern informational security, business continuity, and disaster recovery.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining IS/IT budgets, staffing plans, and resource allocation for the company.
• Directing and monitoring managers in the accomplishment of department's goals consistent with established policies and procedures.
• Acting as a liaison between executive management and subordinate levels to inform staff of communications, decisions, policies and all matters that affect their performance, attitudes and results.
• Overseeing the identification, development, and mentorship of new hires and current staff. Providing input into identification of high performers to groom for potential succession planning.
• Establishing and monitoring staff performance and development goals, assigning accountabilities, setting objectives, establishing priorities, and providing continuous feedback and recognition on performance.
• Promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.
• Staying abreast of emerging technology trends, best practices and regulations to ensure compliance.
• Overseeing vendor management, contract negotiations, and ensuring that external partnerships align with the company's technological goals and compliance standards.

Experience and qualifications include:

• Master's degree or higher in business administration, information technology, computer science and/or related field, preferably a combination of fields.
• A minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible leadership roles within information technology.
• A minimum of ten years of management experience.
• Previous experience working in a life sciences/biotechnology and/or clinical diagnostic organization, which included manufacturing of instrumentation and bio-consumables strongly preferred.
• Previous experience supporting a global sales and support staff ideally leveraging SFDC strongly preferred.
• Previous experience in managing a hybrid computing environment between onsite and cloud-based computing leveraging Windows, Linux, and MacOS operating environments strongly preferred.

Knowledge, skills and abilities include:

• Proven record of accomplishment of leading IS/IT initiatives that leverage new technologies to automate/innovative streamlined processes.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build consensus around complex technical initiatives.
• Deep understanding of information technology and computer systems, including cloud computing, cybersecurity and networking.
• Deep knowledge of information systems used in optimizing and automating business processes across the entire company.
• Knowledge of business operations, including effective budget development and management processes, as well as the ability to translate strategic thinking into action plans and related outcomes.
• A professional presence and strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to effectively interact in a courteous, timely and diplomatic manner with all levels of staff, with a goal to foster an inclusive, safe and supportive working environment.
• Superior leadership skills with demonstrated knowledge and understanding of staff management practices and processes and the ability to establish accountabilities and expectations and manage performance to achieve results.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills, as well as the ability to handle complex situations and demonstrate sound judgment and problem solving.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple and often changing priorities and issues of varying complexity, while meeting time-sensitive deadlines and deliverables.
• Demonstrated propensity to be creative, collaborative, proactive, and self-motivated in the execution and completion of assigned accountabilities.
• Strong business acumen, negotiation and mediation skills, as well as a demonstrated attention to detail and a focus on achieving quality outcomes. Ability to build/foster relationships.

Physical demands include the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilize equipment necessary to perform the job, and move about the workplace.

Work environment is a moderately quiet office environment.

Compensation summary includes an annual base salary ranging from $275,100 to $440,175. Employees may qualify for a discretionary or non-discretionary bonus in addition to their base salary.

Benefits summary includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with prescription benefits, a 401(k) plan with company matching, flexible spending accounts, company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance, group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, paid parental leave, an employee assistance program, and additional voluntary perks.