Scout Clinical Looking for Director, Information Technologies at Dallas, TX Full Time

Meeting Protocol Worldwide (MPW), and it’s family of brands – Scout Clinical and Atlas, offers meeting planning and comprehensive clinical trial patient services that are adaptable to fit the precise needs of each patient, site, sponsor, and study. At MPW, our mission is to be regarded as the best at what we do. We are recognized as a leader in our field for quality, service, attention to detail, and stellar team members. If this sounds like you, we’d love to have you join our rapidly growing team!

Position Summary:

We are looking to hire a talented, eager, and skilled Director of Information Technology to join our team. The Director of Information Technology will manage and direct the company’s information technology (IT) operations, ensuring the department provides efficient and effective technical support service. Acts as the liaison between IT and all their key stakeholders and help drive the enterprise systems roadmap. This can be remote-based but the ideal candidate would be able to work a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Identifying and implementing new technologies, ensuring the security and privacy of the organization’s data.
• Develop and implement business continuity protocols to minimize disruption to business operations in the event of emergency situations or data loss.
• Oversee security of systems, networks, and enterprise information.
• Establish efficiency and efficacy standards, providing recommendations for improvement of IT infrastructure.D
• Analyze IT infrastructure and systems performance to assess operating costs, productivity levels, upgrade requirements, and other metrics and needs.
• Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to identify IT needs.
• Manage IT systems and team to drive high performance and deliver best practice support.
• Manage and monitor IT projects from conception through completion.
• Stay current with industry trends and developments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Participate in meetings and presentations to discuss IT initiatives with senior management and stakeholders.
• Facilitate IT security audits or investigations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external IT vendors and service providers.
• Coordinate multisite IT systems via enterprise resource planning (ERP).
• Hire and train IT staff.
• Schedule, organize, and assign projects to members of the IT team.
• Conduct performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Handle discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.

The ideal candidate will have the following experience, skills, and knowledge:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems or equivalent experience required.
• At least five years of experience managing an IT department.
• Ability to embrace new and innovative technologies/applications for the benefit of the organization and its stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in latest technology for IT systems and management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical and management skills.
• Possess customer-focused background and display commercial awareness.
• Thorough understanding of IT and practical applications to support the company’s goals.
• Strong interpersonal, relationship management, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Ability to motivate and coach a team to take positive action and be accountable for their assigned work.

MPW/Scout Clinical offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes contributions to your HSA and 401k matching. Visit our website at www.scoutclinical.com or follow us on LinkedIn for other employment opportunities.

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