Manager, Information Technology/Operations

Position Title:  Manager, Information Technology / Operations

Position Level: Manager

Reports to:  Chief Information Officer

Department Name: Operations

Company Background:

Century Therapeutics is developing novel allogeneic living cell products for oncology that overcome the limitations of current cell therapies. Century’s genetically-engineered, universal iPSC-derived immune effector cell products are designed to specifically target hematologic and solid tumor cancers. Our commitment to developing off-the-shelf cell therapies will expand patient access and provide an unparalleled opportunity to advance the course of cancer care. 

Century’s foundational technology is built on induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) that have unlimited self-renewing capacity. This enables complex cellular engineering to produce controlled cell banks of modified cells that can be expanded and differentiated into desired immune effector cells, which can supply vast amounts of allogeneic, homogeneous therapeutic products. This platform differentiates Century from other approaches that utilize non-renewable donor-derived cells.

Role:

The Manager of Information Technology will be responsible for coordinating our overall digital information implementation and alignment across administrative, R&D and manufacturing functions at Century. They will have overall responsibility for ensuring systems are compliant with applicable regulatory requirements.

Works closely with all functional areas and the managed services provider to align needs provide recommendations for software, hardware and training across the company. Works closely with functional groups in Quality, Research, Translational Medicine, Development, Manufacturing as well as business operational groups such as Finance, Business Development and the People Team to ensure that computer systems are optimally aligned and that they meet the business needs.

This role will work closely with our managed service provider (MSP) on implementations and on-site activities, as well as ensuring that IT needs from key external partners are met.

Responsibilities:

• Implement integrated systems and processes aligned with our strategic requirements and existing business needs
• Develop and establish IT procedures and policies adhering to clinical quality standards, applicable regulations, and guidelines in collaboration with the appropriate functional groups
• Provide guidance for troubleshooting in collaboration with our MSP
• Provide training, as necessary, for computer systems and security
• Help define the strategic direction of the Information Security, Network Operations
• Administration of on-site IT needs, including both hardware and software support in conjunction with out MSP (technical escalation contact)
• Budget management for IT-related hardware and software
• Implementation of projects within a shared strategic roadmap and prioritized project planning
• Effective communication of technical information to company personnel

Requirements:

• Experience in IT support and contributing to strategic direction for IT selection and roll out
• Understanding of IT services and how they are provided
• Ability to understand the needs of various functional groups and ability to provide recommendations and support appropriate for different areas
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant area
• 8+ years of information technology experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sector

Location:

• This role will be located in Philadelphia, PA