IT Business Partner - R&D

IT Business Partner – R&D 

Roivant is a biopharmaceutical company that aims to improve the lives of patients by accelerating the development and commercialization of medicines that matter. Roivant advances its pipeline by creating nimble subsidiaries or “Vants” to develop and commercialize medicines and technologies. Since its inception in 2014, Roivant has achieved the following critical milestones in support of its vision: built over 20 Vants; 11 consecutive positive Phase 3 trials; 8 FDA approvals; 5 successful IPOs; >$6B in capital raised; >$10B in global pharma partnerships and proceeds; and continued pipeline expansion across various modalities and therapeutic areas through in-licensing and acquisition of novel product candidates and technology platforms.  In addition to a robust clinical stage pipeline, Roivant also incubates discovery-stage companies and health technology startups complementary to its biopharmaceutical business. 

To learn more about our story and company culture, please visit us at https://roivant.com/ 

Position Location: Remote 

Manager Title: Chief Information Officer 

Position Summary: 

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on IT Business Partnership to lead the roadmap, selection, implementation, and operational support of Roivant’s Research & Development (R&D) portfolio of applications. This role will serve as dedicated point of contact for all R&D (Clinical; Regulatory; Safety; Quality; Biostats) related IT matters and projects and serve as the strategic interface for the purpose of technology strategy development, solution discovery, service management, and relationship management.     

As a senior subject matter expert, they will analyze and support the design of processes and guide the business in the comparison and selection of right-sized and intentional IT solutions. Due to their tenured background in IT, they will proactively advise the business on trends in technology and identify related risks and opportunities. They will regularly report on current and future requirements and promote IT solutions accordingly. They will shape and manage the IT demand and roadmaps of the business, and support and advise in the prioritization of projects and related activities. Finally, they will be accountable for initiation, steering and delivery of the entire R&D IT project portfolio.  

We are seeking someone who has led an R&D IT function in the life sciences sector.  This person will need to play several roles: 

• As a thought leader in R&D IT – will exhibit thought leadership in how IT is changing how clinical trials are run and managed, the way data must be securely transferred, captured and leveraged for the design and management of trials, analytics that can be derived from the trials, PV, Med Affairs, and RWD, etc.   

• As a member of R&D Leadership teams  - can set a clear vision for the value IT can bring, has the executive gravitas and influencing skills to enroll senior leadership in this vision, has the sense of urgency to drive to this vision relentlessly, and is versatile enough to be a credible and engaged contributor in non-IT topics which are important to run the company 

• As one of the top leaders in all of IT – will be a role model to others in IT 

Responsibilities: 

• Partner with business stakeholders across R&D in order to manage and prioritize the technology portfolio and continually build the future roadmap  

• Build strong partnerships with key stakeholders, serving as a trusted advisor and influencing strategic outcomes that advance Roivant’s business objectives. 

• Regularly engage with senior cross-functional leaders to present strategies, share insights, and align on technology initiatives that drive business value. 

• Oversee a diverse portfolio of projects, programs, and system enhancements, ensuring timely, high-quality, and cost-effective delivery. 

• Identify and propose innovative technologies, solutions, and process improvements that enhance efficiency and meet the evolving needs of Roivant’s R&D teams. 

• Enhance and improve internal processes and procedures related to demand management, resource management, project delivery, platform releases and ongoing operational support  

• Manage and strengthen relationships with Roivant’s strategic software vendors and external service partners. 

• Ensure all R&D platforms and systems comply with data privacy, security, and applicable regulatory requirements. 

• Lead initiatives to adopt AI and automation technologies that optimize operations and enhance the employee experience across Roivant. 

• Guide the implementation and continuous improvement of core R&D systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and alignment with Roivant’s strategic priorities. 

• Drive effective change management to promote adoption of new technologies and digital capabilities across the R&D organization. 

• Evaluate emerging technologies and vendor offerings to ensure Roivant remains at the forefront of digital innovation. 

• Serve as a strategic advisor to Roivant’s R&D and business leadership on digital trends, emerging capabilities, and transformation opportunities. 

• Lead and develop a small team of IT professionals and contractors, fostering growth, collaboration, and accountability. 

• Partner with Quality to maintain GxP compliance for in scope R&D applications  

Skills, Qualifications, and Requirements: 

• Extensive professional experience (10+ years) in various R&D IT roles 

• Strong knowledge of R&D applications (i.e. Veeva, SAS, ArisGlobal, etc) 

• Experience with enterprise application and SaaS implementations, upgrades, enhancements and operational support procedures  

• Experience assessing and revamping a CSV program in partnership with Quality  

• Strong understanding of data governance, analytics, and visualization tools  

• Proven ability to lead complex system integrations and enterprise-wide technology initiatives.  

• Exceptional strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and change leadership skills.  

• Ability to translate business needs into scalable digital solutions.  

• Strong communication and storytelling skills to influence across all levels of the organization.  

• Demonstrated ability to foster innovation and drive continuous improvement.  

• Very strong communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills  

• Program/ project management, demand management, resource management and system life cycle expertise  

• Ability to work hands-on in operational support and troubleshooting. 

• Experience managing application roadmaps and budgets. 

• Prior people management or team leadership experience. 

This position is at-will and Roivant reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance and business and market conditions. 

Roivant Sciences provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

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