Chief Technology Officer, Infrastructure and Operations

5 days ago


Waltham, Massachusetts, United States Deciphera Pharmaceuticals Full time

Deciphera Pharmaceuticals seeks a visionary Chief Technology Officer to lead its Infrastructure and Operations function.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering IT infrastructure and related operations used to enable business capabilities and services across the enterprise. This role reports to the Vice President of Information and Technology and has line management responsibilities for Digital End User Experience, I&T Solutions & Engineering, Business Application Services, Information & Architecture, and Collaboration Services.

The ideal candidate will have experience in developing and communicating an I&O vision that inspires and motivates staff and aligns with the IT and business strategy. They should also possess effective influencing and negotiation skills in complex environments where resources required for success may not be in direct control of this role.

About the Job Description
  • Job Summary: The Chief Technology Officer is accountable for IT infrastructure and operations throughout the organization.
  • Main Responsibilities: Deliver all I&T infrastructure and related I&T operations used to enable business capabilities and services across the enterprise.
  • Reports to: Vice President, Information and Technology.

The Chief Technology Officer will work collaboratively with direct reports to support their career progression, nurture their development, and help them realize their potential. They will also improve I&T resilience by executing strategies that improve reliability, tolerability, and disaster recovery readiness.

This position requires strong leadership skills, with the ability to build consensus, make decisions based on many variables, and gain support for major initiatives. The successful candidate should have experience developing strategies to leverage fusion teams that embrace business technologists.

In addition, the Chief Technology Officer will work closely with HR and the Vice President, Information and Technology to develop and execute workforce plans that ensure I&O can supply skilled resources to meet demand. They will also drive the adoption of (and commitment towards) service improvements through a programmatic approach to continuous improvement which also measures impact and shares results.

About the Requirements
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • Ten or more years of experience in I&T, preferably in Life Sciences/Biotech or business/industry.
  • Five or more years of leadership responsibilities, including strategy, budgeting, key performance indicators and metrics, and staffing.
About the Salary and Benefits

The estimated salary for this role is $180,000 - $220,000 per year, depending on experience. Deciphera Pharmaceuticals offers a comprehensive benefits package, including non-accrual paid time off, summer vacation bonus, global company-wide shutdowns, annual lifestyle allowance, monthly cell phone stipend, internal rewards and recognition program, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, life and supplemental life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, health savings account with company contribution, flexible spending account for either healthcare and/or dependent care, family planning benefit, and generous parental leave.

About Deciphera Pharmaceuticals

Deciphera Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing important new medicines to improve the lives of people with cancer. We are leveraging our proprietary switch-control kinase inhibitor platform and deep expertise in kinase biology to develop a broad portfolio of innovative medicines. Our state-of-the-art research facility is located in Lawrence, Kansas, and our European operations are run out of Switzerland.



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