IT Manager

We are an international company providing professional services in medical affairs. Our clients are global pharma companies and US biotech companies.  

Key business focus is proprietary virtual platform for digital engagements for doctors and HCPs. Virtual platform disrupts decades-old traditions of life sciences industry through use of today’s modern technology.

We operate from few offices in Europe and US with a key IT hub located in Prague.

Job brief

We are looking for an IT Leader to oversee IT function in our company. You will be in charge of a team of IT specialists & developers (in-house and outsourced) and manage the company’s technology operations and the implementation of new IT systems and policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop & oversee IT policies & procedures
• Analyze IT related requirements of all company’ s functions to define their technology needs
• Manage continuous development & maintenance of the Virtual Advisory Board Platform and supporting systems
• Control IT budget and running costs
• Supporting external clients
• Penetration tests of company’s services
• Supporting internal infrastructure:

1. Users
2. Servers
3. Network equipment
4. Services

Key Requirements

• Proven experience and drive as IT leader or IT Manager
• Experience in platforms & software development
• Experience in writing technical specifications and working on processes in creating web platforms from scratch
• Development team management
• Understanding of ISO 27001 and experience in certification
• Experience in SOX audit is a must
• Experience in VPS/VDS/AWS are required
• Confident server administration on Unix and Windows operating systems
• Confident administration of the Office 365 service
• Experience in PowerShell scripting must have
• Python programming skills are required
• Knowledge in SiteBackUper system
• Good knowledge of the VABP platform
• First-hand understanding of computer systems (hardware/software), networks & IT administration
• Excellent organizational & leadership skills managing own and outsourced headcount
• Higher degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering or relevant field
• Professional experience in a managerial position in IT function of an international pharmaceutical or medical devices company is a must
• Professional experience in organizing digital events for international pharma company is essentially important
• Oral and written fluency in English is a must
• Oral and written fluency in Russian is a must
• Experience with the following systems preferred:

1. Zoho
2. Zadarma
3. Zoom
4. DailyCo
5. DocuSign
6. Transcribe