Salary: £100,000 - 100,000 per year Requirements: 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 of GxP (Good Practice) and MHRA requirements 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 as CISSP, CISM, or CRISC are highly desirable. Data Protection Experience: Ideally having worked in Data Protection, potentially as Data Protection Officer or Manager. Technology Expertise: Expert-level understanding of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and the broader Microsoft ecosystem (Power BI, Azure). Responsibilities: Act as a thought partner to the Board, translating complex technical requirements into business-aligned roadmaps that support rapid growth and post-merger integration. Ensure all IT systems and data processes strictly adhere to MHRA standards, overseeing the digital side of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and ensuring inspection readiness across all platforms. Implement demand planning models to manage inventory, reduce waste through FEFO (First-Expiry-First-Out) logic, and address potential drug shortages. Own the cybersecurity strategy, implementing secure-by-design principles and zero-trust frameworks to protect sensitive R&D and company data, ensuring global compliance with GDPR and other data privacy regulations. Lead the IT workstream for new acquisitions, rapidly assessing, securing, and migrating legacy systems into our scalable corporate architecture. Stay ahead of the curve by identifying emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML in drug development) that can drive efficiency and maintain our market-leading position. Technologies: AI Architect Azure Backbone Support Power BI Office 365 Cloud More: We are seeking a visionary IT Strategist to join our senior leadership team during a period of rapid global expansion in the pharmaceutical sector. As we scale through significant acquisitions, you will architect our future-ready technology landscape, ensuring our IT infrastructure becomes a competitive advantage. This high-impact role is based in South Manchester and offers a competitive executive package of approximately £100K, excellent performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits. Join us in leading and shaping the digital backbone of a company at the forefront of healthcare innovation. last updated 10 week of 2026