Senior Director, Head of IT

Are you ready to uplevel your career? Join an innovative biopharmaceutical company and be part of our exciting journey!

We are looking for a Senior Director, Head of IT to join our team.

Working with Us

At Y-mAbs Therapeutics (NASDAQ: YMAB), our mission is to become the world leader in developing better and safer radioimmunotherapy and antibody-based oncology products addressing clear unmet pediatric and adult medical needs. With the right partnerships and collaborations, we envision changing the course of cancer treatment and improving outcomes for patients and their families.

We have offices in New York City (US) and Hørsholm, Denmark (near Copenhagen). We also have a laboratory based in Nutley, New Jersey (US).

Y-mAbs has an exciting future ahead. If you are passionate about being part of a truly patient-centric organization focused on developing and commercializing cutting-edge therapies to treat a variety of cancers, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

The Head of IT will play a critical role in leading the technology strategy and IT operations across the company (both in the US and Denmark). This role will oversee all aspects of information technology, ensure the smooth operation of IT systems and infrastructure, cybersecurity, commercial and research IT operations, systems implementation, driving efficiencies across platforms and systems, and ensure effective vendor relations to support the business in delivering on its objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Define and deliver an IT strategy aligned with the overall business objectives.
Manage the day-to-day operations of the IT department, including infrastructure, networks, security, and applications. Ensure that the IT solutions are fit for purpose and align with the corporate strategy and framework of the overall organization for the next 3+ years.
Collaborate with leadership to determine a technology roadmap and propose solutions to enhance and support the business.
Ensure high availability and reliability of all IT systems to support critical operations.
Implement and maintain IT policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Monitor emerging technologies/programs and trends relevant to Y-mAbs and propose technology solutions that drive business growth and improve productivity.
Develop and implement robust cybersecurity processes and protective measures for all infrastructure, systems, sensitive data, intellectual property, and research.
Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, GXP, NIS2, HIPAA, etc.) and data security industry standards.
Manage all system validation, both GxP and Non-GxP, in accordance with standards, e.g., GAMP5, 21 CFR Part 11, and EU Annex 11.
Collaborate with external vendors, contractors, and consultants to manage the Y-mAbs technology stack, products, and services and ensure the fulfillment of service-level agreements.

Key Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; advanced degree (e.g., MBA) preferred.
Proven experience (15+ years) in IT management roles within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, with a strong understanding of international commercial, scientific, clinical, and laboratory operations.
Significant computer system validation experience in the US and EU.
Significant leadership experience in developing and implementing IT strategies that align with business goals and meet regulatory requirements.
Deep knowledge of IT infrastructure, systems integration, cybersecurity, and data management in a regulated environment.

This is a hybrid role, and the successful candidate must be able to commute between Nutley & Princeton, New Jersey. This role will also require travel to Denmark.

Compensation

This role's target annual pay range is $180,000-$220,000. Actual pay will vary depending on various factors, including relevant experience, education, skills, and market factors. The compensation range listed is just one component of Y-mAbs’s total compensation package for employees, which, depending on the position, may also include company-sponsored benefits, discretionary incentive compensation, and long-term incentives.

Interested in Applying

If you are interested in joining Y-mAbs and becoming part of our team in a fast-moving environment that offers a unique combination of scientific insight, entrepreneurship, and exciting challenges, please apply!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Y-mAbs to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion and other conditions of employment without regard to a person’s sex/gender, pregnancy (including childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, familial status, civil union or domestic partner status, nationality or national origin, ancestry, citizenship, immigrant status, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, use of a trained service animal, medical condition, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, victim of domestic violence crime, sexual assault or stalking or membership in any “protected group” under federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all conditions of employment including but not limited to recruitment, selection, placement, transfer, promotion, training, compensation, benefits and termination.

All decisions regarding conditions of employment must and will be based on the individual's overall qualifications and their ability to meet the requirements of the position. Applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided with reasonable accommodations, except where such accommodation would cause Y-mAbs undue hardship. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact Chris Naylor at cna@ymabs.com. Y-mAbs will use its utmost discretion in keeping such information confidential and shall disseminate such information only on a “need to know” basis only.

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