Geron Corporation · 15 hours ago
Senior Director, IT Services and Security Management
Parsippany, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$240K/yr - $260K/yr
12+ years expGeron Corporation is seeking a Senior Director of Information Technology Services and Security Management who will be responsible for defining and driving a secure and scalable enterprise technology environment. The role involves managing IT services and security, overseeing budgets, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth DiagnosticsOncologyPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Develop the resource model for ITSSM and responsible for all ITSSM contracts and budget decisions
Define and execute the vision for IT services and security aligned with business objectives, IT strategy, and regulatory requirements (FDA, SOX, EMEA) including ITSSM policies and procedures
Develop and maintain IT service delivery models leveraging managed service providers (MSPs) for End User Services, Cloud Infrastructure and Cybersecurity
Establish KPIs and SLAs to measure service performance and user satisfaction
Oversee enterprise IT platforms, device lifecycle management, collaboration tools, remote work enablement, identity management, and endpoint systems. Including maintain robust identity and access management (SSO, MFA) and security frameworks
Manage MSP relationships, ensuring contractual compliance, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement. Drive Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly business reviews as an extension of Geron IT
Own enterprise cybersecurity posture, including risk assessments, threat monitoring, and remediation, and drive incident response and vulnerability management processes in partnership with MSPs
Manage the annual and ongoing ITSSM Portfolio of initiatives, communication, timely delivery and adoption
Lead the design and implementation of cloud infrastructure strategy (private/public cloud mix)
Act as the technical lead for the current environment as well as future critical infrastructure projects
Define, assess and configure the company’s core technology platforms such as Microsoft 365, Azure, Intune, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams, Exchange Online, Box, Meraki, Mimecast, Keeper, etc
Ensure scalability, security, and cost optimization of cloud services
Perform regular industry framework assessments and engage with a Virtual CISO on a regular basis
Support development of Cyber presentation to User Community and others including Executive Leadership and Audit Committee
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems or related field
At least 12 years of progressive experience in an IT Director role in the Life Sciences/ Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology industry
Experience with SOX and GxP requirements and ensuring associated compliance activities
Experience managing outsourced providers for cloud infrastructure, end-user services and cybersecurity
Solid technical hands-on knowledge and experience of Geron's core Cloud Infrastructure platforms, such as Microsoft 365, Azure, Intune, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams, Exchange Online, Box, Meraki, Mimecast, Keeper
Strong leader with vision and experience running ITSSM for 5 years, preferably in a commercial biotechnology company
Excellent oral and written communication skills for effectively interfacing with all levels of management and departments within the company
Ability to make thoughtful, risk-based, integrated, timely and meaningful decisions and take corresponding actions
Proven ability to work with a high level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail
Self-motivated, confident, and acts with urgency and passion
Strong organizational skills to maintain a high level of productivity, innovation, and priority-setting to complete assignments on time and on budget
Willingness to work collaboratively by incorporating diverse perspectives and appropriately managing relationships to strengthen decision-making
Preferred
Previous experience in rapidly growing organizations, preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Disability insurance
Supplemental health insurance
A 401(k) retirement savings plan
An employee stock purchase plan
160 hours of vacation during each full year of employment
64 hours of sick leave
9 standard paid holiday days off
Paid leave for certain life events
Company
Geron Corporation
Geron is a biopharmaceutical company that is charting a new course with the goal to deliver innovative treatment options for people living with blood cancer.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$999.54MKey Investors
Pharmakon Advisors
2024-11-07Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2024-03-19Post Ipo Equity· $150M
2023-01-05Post Ipo Equity· $227.84M
Leadership Team
Harout Semerjian
President & CEO
Michelle Robertson
Chief Financial Officer
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