Our Purpose: EMPOWER CELLS TO CHANGE LIVES
At SQZ Biotechnologies we believe that our cell therapies will revolutionize the way we treat diseases. Our unique capabilities enable us to engineer almost any function into any cell type, breaking down the barriers in the field, and creating the possibility for cell therapies that could not have been previously envisioned.
Our Values:
- Patients are the Purpose: We strive to transform patient quality of life so they can focus on living.
- Squeeze Together: We are one team with one goal. Only through the sum of our strengths can we achieve our shared purpose.
- Own the Outcome: We are what we do. Integrity and accountability are fundamental.
- Challenge the Now: We fearlessly drive innovation by questioning what is possible, fostering creativity, and executing on our ideas.
The Role:
SQZ Biotechnologies is seeking a Director/Head of IT to join our Operations team reporting to the Director of Operations. This individual, as the leader of the company’s information and technology operations, supports the company’s mission by leading the planning and execution of technology infrastructure and software. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally to find and implement practical and scalable technology solutions supporting the company’s broad range of operations.
- Lead all technology operations in the costing, selection, planning, and implementation of information and technology infrastructure, information security, and SaaS applications.
- Set the company’s overall IT strategy and vision for long-term, scalable infrastructure and systems. Ensure alignment with this strategy across all levels.
- Demonstrated experience developing, leading and supporting an IT vision and direction including demonstrated experience developing long- and short-term strategic IT plans, developing the associated financial analyses and translating budgeted plans into tactical, actionable operational initiatives.
- Develop and maintain IT and security policies and operational procedures.
- Oversee business continuity and contingency planning for all technology and information systems.
- Establish controls and ensure compliance with all industry best practice, SOX, and other relevant regulatory requirements.
- Lead a team to manage and support all internal technology needs, including help desk, hardware fleet management, regular maintenance and upgrades.
Candidate Must:
- BS Degree in computer science or related technical discipline and 10+ years experience managing IT infrastructure and support.
- Experience leading information technology in a biotech/pharmaceutical company preferred.
- Significant experience with IT hardware, software (Windows, VMware, Active Directory) and SaaS (GSuite, Centrify, Office365, Mimecast, etc.)
- Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making capabilities to meet the organization’s developing needs and growth.
- CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, and/or Microsoft Server certifications preferred.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight periodic reporting deadlines.
- Ability to work in a small company environment and contribute to different functions.
SQZ Biotechnologies is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and to provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SQZ complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.