Senior Strategy Lead
7 days ago
Chester
IT Strategy & Digital Transformation Lead (Pharmaceuticals) Our client is seeking a visionaryIT Strategistto join their senior leadership team during a period of rapid global expansion. As they scale through significant acquisitions, you will be the architect of their future-ready technology landscape, ensuring the IT infrastructure is not just a support function, but a competitive advantage. You will be an innovative leader capable of engaging and inspiring our Board on the strategic direction of IT. You will lead the transformation of our digital coreanchored byMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Business Centralto ensure scalability, operational excellence, and uncompromising compliance. Based in South Manchester our client offers a competitive executive package, c£100K+ and excellent performance bonuses and comprehensive benefits. Candidate Profile • Proven Pharmaceutical Experience:Deep knowledge of IT strategy specifically within a regulated pharmaceutical or Life Sciences environment., • Leadership Capabilities:Extensive experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and influencing C-suite stakeholders., • Regulatory Expert:Practical understanding ofGxP(Good Practice) andMHRArequirements for computerised systems., • Scale-up Mindset:A track record of success in high-growth environments, particularly managing the IT complexities of mergers and acquisitions., • Certified Professional:Relevant certifications such asCISSP,CISM, orCRISCare highly desirable., • Data protection experience: Ideally having worked in Data Protection, potentially as Data Protection Officer or Manager., • Strategic Board Leadership:Act as a thought partner to the Board, translating complex technical requirements into business-aligned roadmaps that support rapid growth and post-merger integration., • Advanced Forecasting:Implement demand planning models to manage inventory, reduce waste through FEFO (First-Expiry-First-Out) logic, and address potential drug shortages., • Acquisition Integration:Lead the IT workstream for new acquisitions, rapidly assessing, securing, and migrating legacy systems into our scalable corporate architecture. For further information please forward your CV to Elaine Hallworth JBRP1_UKTJ