Specialist - Information Technology & Systems

About Immuneel Immuneel Therapeutics Private Limited is a pioneering start-up company leading the charge in cell therapy and personalized immunotherapy for patients in India. For more details, please refer www.Immuneel.Com We Pursue, with Purpose, to serve our Patients (3 Ps) by Connecting within, Collaborating globally and Creating (3 Cs) solutions. Our flexible, diverse, and vibrant team is bringing together best practices and innovations in the field of cell and gene therapy. Working at Immuneel promises the excitement of an agile start-up on a critical mission. Proudly Indian in solutioning, yet global in outlook, we are keen to collaborate. We value diversity including in experience and perspectives. We value work-life balance and believe that having fun on the job is integral to achieving the right results. We pride ourselves on providing an open environment and our mission resonates with humanity everywhere. At Work, we are: - Passionate in driving patient outcomes: We are passionately committed to doing the RIGHT thing to achieve the best outcomes for our patients through innovation, agility and performance orientation. We put the impact on the patient above all else. - Responsible and accountable: We demonstrate ownership and accountability for our actions. We make timely and well-informed decisions, learning from our performance. - Transparent, honest, and supportive in how we work together: We insist on integrity and respect for the individual. We demand excellence. Our performance management is focused on excellence through timely and constructive feed-forward. - Inclusive and flexible:We are full of life and embrace all opportunities to collaborate and work together. We are excited about the collective knowledge and expertise that we share. “Being and thinking different” is valued. Immuneel prides itself as an organization that is keeping pace with best practices in organization design. Our role-based organization incorporates global trends in human capital that promote focus on work and greater nimbleness. Our role-based structure allows you to be cherished by the work you do and bring value to your work rather than designations, our organization is simplified into a flat, non-hierarchical, millennial, organization where you may fully inherit the role you play in the organization and are recognized by the accountability you take and the work you deliver. Immuneel’s employees are integral to our quest to develop and deliver high quality engineered cell therapies in India. We believe that our culture provides an environment for employees to excel and find purpose. The strength of our team is every bit as important as our cutting-edge technology and we invest in clear compensation and comprehensive benefits for our employees. People for us, are not resources, but our capital. If you are a talented professional, an out-of-box thinker with a zeal to help change, and passionate about healthcare, we invite you to join us and be a part of a historic initiative in India. Interested to be a part of the next revolution in cancer treatment? Send your resume to careers@immuneel.com 1. Role Title: Specialist - Information Technology & Systems 2. Department/Function: Information Technology 3. Reporting Structure: - Reports to: Finance & Investor Relations - Direct Reports: Depends 4. Role Summary: As the Head of IT & Systems at Immuneel Therapeutics Pvt Ltd, you will be responsible for planning, identifying, implementing, and managing all aspects of our IT System and infrastructure including ERP Application Need to collaborate closely with department heads to ensure the effective delivery of IT solutions that support our business objectives. This role requires a strong technical background, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to align technology initiatives with the company’s strategic goals. 5. Key Responsibilities: 1. Strategic Planning: Develop and implement IT strategies, policies, and procedures in line with the organization's objectives. Identify opportunities forleveraging technology to enhance business processes and drive innovation 2. Team Leadership: Provide effective leadership and management to the IT department, including recruitment, training, performance management, and professional development of team members. Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the department. 3. IT Operations: Overseethe day-to-day operations of the IT department, ensuring the smooth functioning of IT systems, networks, and infrastructure. Monitor system performance, security, and data integrity. Implement best practices and industry standards to optimize IT operations. 4. Information Security: Develop and implement robustinformation security policies (ISMS) and procedures to protect the organization's data and IT assets. Monitor and assesspotential risks and vulnerabilities. Coordinate incident response and disaster recovery efforts 5. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with senior executives, department heads, and other stakeholders to understand their IT needs and align IT initiatives with business goals. Provide guidance and support in leveraging technology for process improvements and operational efficiencies. 6. Technology Evaluation and Implementation: Stayabreast of emerging technologies and industry trends. Evaluate the suitability of new technologies for the organization and oversee their successful implementation. Drive digitaltransformation and IT Automation initiatives. 7. Budget Management: Develop and manage the IT budget,ensuring cost-effective utilization of resources. Identify and prioritize IT initiatives based on business needs and available resources. Monitor and control IT expenditures. 8. Vendor Management: Establish and maintain relationships with external vendors, suppliers, and service providers. Evaluate and select vendors, negotiate contracts, and manage vendor performance. Ensure compliance with service level agreements and contractual obligations. 9. Regulatory Compliance: Responsible for ensuring compliance of all GxPsoftware and software-based systems to applicable regulations like HIPAA, FDA etc. Provide guidance and support in the preparation and development of IT policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure policies and SOPs align with industry’s best practices and organisational objectives. 10. Guidanceand Support: Offer guidance and support to IT staff members, assisting them in their daily activities, problem-solving, and decision-making processes. Provide expertise and technical knowledge to help resolve complex issues 11. Review and approval of QMS documents as required. 6. Primary Objectives: 1. Ensure High Availability and Reliability of IT Systems: Maintain uptime and reliability of critical IT systems to support uninterrupted research, development, manufacturing, and regulatory operations. That supports the company’s goal of operational excellence by minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous access to essential IT resources. 2. IT Security and Compliance: Implement robust cybersecurity measures and ensure compliance with industry regulations (such as GxP, FDA guidelines). That mitigates risks associated with data breaches or non-compliance, safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining trust with regulatory bodies 3. Implement Robust Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plans: Develop and maintain comprehensive plans for disaster recovery and business continuity to minimize disruptions. Mitigating risks associated with IT outages or disasters, ensuring resilience and readiness to respond to emergencies. 7. Competencies Required: - Technical Competencies: 1. Familiarity with configuring and managing SIEMs, IPSEC, Firewall, TLS/SSL Encryption applications/devices. 2. Experience in information security and/or IT risk management with a focus on security, performance, and reliability. 3. Familiarity with IT infrastructure components, including networks, servers, storage, and security protocols. 4. Understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms. - Soft Skills: 1. Adaptable: Shifts among competing tasks and meets deadlines. Shows willingness and ability to change or adapt to change. Adapts to and works with diverse groups and work situations. Accommodates or compromises to meet group needs. Actively responds to others' ideas and opinions. 2. Empathetic: Relates on personal level to coworkers. "Tunes in" to Others' problems and concerns. Takes time to express concern for others. Understands motives and behaviour of others. Understands motives and behaviour of others. Reflects sensitivity to prevailing circumstances. 3. Collaborative: Willing seeks input from others before deciding. Finds common ground in completing tasks and solving problems. Cooperates with others rather than working independently. Demonstrates support for the group over personal wishes. Shares recognition and credit with others. 4. Decisive: Deals promptly with problems and issues. Shows confidence in making decisions. Remains firm when challenged. Takes immediate action and avoids procrastination. Acts as a catalyst in group situations. 8. Qualifications: 1. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely related field 2. 10+ years of related experience 9. Working Conditions: - Role Type: Full Time and Onsite - Work Hours: General Shift - Travel Requirements: Depends - Base Location: Immuneel Therapeutics Private Limited, 8th Floor, Mazumdar Shaw Medical Center, Narayana Health City, Bommasandra Industrial Area, Bangalore - 560099