Vice President, Information Technology
REGENXBIO · Rockville, Maryland
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Vice President of Information Technology at REGENXBIO, reporting to the CFO, to set and execute enterprise IT strategy covering commercialization readiness. Scope includes enterprise applications, infrastructure and cloud, cybersecurity, data and analytics, GxP-regulated systems, and ISO 27001 responsibilities, plus IT budgeting and vendor management. The role also leads and develops the IT organization.
Since our founding in 2009, REGENXBIO has pioneered what’s possible in gene therapy. Today, we are advancing a pipeline of gene therapies designed to improve the lives of patients facing serious rare and retinal diseases and preparing to bring innovative new medicines to patients.
Our work is fueled by purpose and urgency because every day matters to patients and their families. At REGENXBIO, you’ll find meaningful opportunities to grow, collaborate, and contribute to the advancement of potentially transformative gene therapies. Together, our talented team is working to make a meaningful difference for patients and their families.
What we do matters.
The Opportunity
The Vice President, Information Technology (IT) is the senior technology leader for REGENXBIO, responsible for setting and executing an enterprise IT strategy that enables corporate priorities and prepares the organization for continued growth and commercialization. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this strategic and hands-on leader serves as a trusted advisor to executive and functional leaders and oversees the full IT portfolio, including enterprise applications, infrastructure and cloud services, cybersecurity, data and analytics, digital enablement, end-user services, and technology vendor partnerships. The VP, IT will also guide the responsible adoption of automation, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies to simplify work, strengthen decision-making, and create measurable business value.
How You’ll Contribute
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field required; advanced technical degree or MBA preferred.
- 15+ years of progressive technology leadership experience, including enterprise-wide accountability in a high-growth or highly regulated organization.
- Experience leading IT in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, or healthcare; experience preparing a clinical-stage company for commercialization or scaling a commercial biotechnology organization strongly preferred.
- Broad technology leadership experience spanning enterprise applications, cloud and infrastructure, cybersecurity, data and analytics, integration, end-user services, and IT operations.
- Demonstrated success building and executing technology roadmaps, modernizing systems and processes, and scaling IT capabilities through significant growth and change.
- Strong understanding of regulated technology environments, including FDA regulated environments, system validation, data integrity, cybersecurity, privacy, business continuity, and disaster recovery. Experience with ISO 27001 and public-company or Sarbanes-Oxley requirements is required.
- Experience establishing commercialization-ready technology and data capabilities across functions such as Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, Medical Affairs, Commercial Operations, Patient Services, and Finance.
- Demonstrated ability to implement data, analytics, automation, and AI-enabled capabilities responsibly, including master data management and business intelligence.
- Experience managing technology budgets, complex vendor relationships, managed service providers, and build-versus-buy decisions.
- Proven people leader with experience building high-performing teams, developing talent, creating accountability, and leading through organizational change.
- Strong business acumen and executive presence, with the ability to build relationships, translate complex technical topics into clear recommendations, and influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.
