IT Business Partner - Europe - Remote

Overview

This position will serve as an information technology (IT) site leader and business partner with a general focus on commercial operations in Europe. The business partner provides subject matter experience, technology leadership, operational support and project management for key projects that enable and improve a business domain.

In Short

• Act as the primary point of contact and local IT site leader for Acadia’s European headquarters
• Act as a trusted business partner including planning, conducting, coordinating, and communicating IT operational plans and policy
• Support IT project management in the implementation of technology solutions according to Acadia’s IT governance processes
• Act as operational lead for IT systems including holding recurring operational meetings with business partners and vendors
• Work with other business partners to establish and enhance cohesive relationships with business stakeholders
• Work with Business to help define and document business processes and requirements
• Facilitate RFP initiatives for evaluating new technology solutions
• Perform vendor management activities such as establishing contracts and managing ongoing licensing
• Oversee maintenance of standard operating procedures and periodic review activities for domain systems
• Oversee user acceptance testing activities with business partners

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or equivalent technical discipline
• A minimum of 10 years progressively responsible experience ideally in the pharmaceutical and/or life sciences industry
• Proven ability to partner with business management in developing and implementing technology strategy
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization, both technical and non-technical
• Solid domain knowledge of business processes and related data types
• Ability to be highly organized, self-motivated with the capability to prioritize projects
• Skilled at effectively leading IT projects with cross functional team effort
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Experience with operational systems support for key systems

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a leading pharmaceutical company
• Engagement in innovative technology solutions
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive work environment