At Editas, we're driven by a collective purpose, to bring transformative and life changing therapies to people living with serious diseases with the greatest unmet needs. This fuels our drive to excel in scientific innovation, allowing us to harness the power and potential of CRISPR/Cas9 and CRISPR/Cpf1 (Cas12a) gene editing.
We believe our people are at the core of everything we do, and we're committed to cultivating a culture where every individual feels valued and included. To do this, we strive to integrate belonging, inclusivity, diversity, and equity into every aspect of our organization.
Together, we are leading the way towards a healthier and more equitable future.
Position Summary
The Director of IT Infrastructure provides strategic leadership and operational management for all Editas infrastructure, including hardware, software, servers, databases, storage solutions, networks, and high-performance computing. This role collaborates with the IT Leadership Team and other stakeholders to ensure the infrastructure aligns with and enables Editas' strategic and operational priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership{{:}}
Set the mission, vision, and strategy for the Infrastructure function
Design and implement short- and long-term strategic plans to meet current and future infrastructure needs
Lead development and evaluation of infrastructure architectural designs
Lead the Technical Review Board forum
Develop and maintain operational and project documentation for infrastructure
Operational Management{{:}}
Lead planning, execution, and successful delivery of all infrastructure projects
Ensure 24x7 optimal operation of all IT infrastructure equipment and services
Maintain high availability, backup, and continuity of IT infrastructure
Monitor reliability, resiliency, and performance; execute projects to maintain IT operations
Establish and document best practices and policies for installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting
Develop, maintain, and test disaster recovery plans for all key infrastructure components
Collaboration and Governance{{:}}
Build relationships with ITLT colleagues and stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor
Collaborate with Head of Information Security to align with security strategy
Collaborate with Head of Digital Workplace to develop and manage an integrated ITSM landscape
Collaborate with IT Business Partners to define requirements, solutions, and services
Collaborate with ITLT on infrastructure portfolio and resource prioritization
Financial and Performance Management{{:}}
Develop and control the annual Infrastructure budget
Drive a culture of continuous cost optimization
Continuously evaluate the business value of Infrastructure using metrics (KPIs, OKRs, etc.)
Develop and deploy methodologies for testing infrastructure performance and reporting
Participate in audits and assessments of the IT environment; lead management responses for infrastructure findings
Vendor Management{{:}}
Collaborate with sourcing and vendor managers to ensure adherence to contracted services and metrics
Requirements
Required Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, information systems, business administration, or related field, or equivalent work experience
10+ years of experience in IT leadership roles, including strategy development, operational management, budgeting, and team development
5+ years in the life science industry with a proven ability to apply regulatory or statutory compliance requirements to infrastructure
Understanding of Operational Change Management practices and working knowledge of network routing and switching, firewall policies and ACLs, server and OS administration, leased line connectivity, and telecoms vendor management
Experience with troubleshooting principles, methodologies, issue resolution techniques, and structured leadership abilities to guide colleagues through critical operational events
Technology Experience{{:}} Routing, Switching, Firewalls, Collaboration tools, Compliance suites, Endpoint management systems, Remote backup technologies, DHCP, Active Directory, Email system administration, MFA suite, DNS
Strong communication skills, both technical and user-friendly, for diverse audiences
Strong collaboration skills to engage with IT colleagues and stakeholders in developing solutions
Demonstrated technical competence and ability to provide effective support in areas of expertise
Benefits
Benefits Summary{{:}}
Editas provides a comprehensive array of benefits to all employees, including a Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Medical Plan, a company-funded Health Savings Account, Dental and Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Dependent Care Account, Tuition Reimbursement, 401(k) plan with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Plan, Wellness Programs, and a flexible Paid Time Off policy.
If you are a results-focused and collaborative professional with a passion for advancing transformative therapies, we invite you to apply. Join us at the forefront of genetic innovation and be a key contributor to Editas Medicine's mission of redefining healthcare through cutting-edge genetic technologies.