Director, IT R&D and Quality Applications

Amylyx Pharmaceutical$206K — $232K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Life Sciences, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in Life sciences business applications.
  • 5+ years of implementing and supporting R&D / Clinical Systems.
  • Deep expertise in Veeva Vault R&D Suite.
  • Experience with clinical trial systems and data management platforms.
  • Strong knowledge of GxP regulations and CDISC standards.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead IT partnership across Clinical Operations, Data Management, and Biometrics.
  • Oversee systems for regulatory submissions and quality management.
  • Support decentralized clinical trials with connected device integrations.
  • Implement and support R&D systems such as CTMS, eTMF, and eCOA.
  • Spearhead AI solutions within Clinical and Quality systems.
  • Develop integration strategies for clinical data environments.
  • Ensure compliance with GxP regulations and data integrity standards.
  • Manage technology solutioning and vendor relationships.

Benefits

  • Remote work opportunities within the United States, with specified location limitations.
  • Travel to corporate headquarters in Cambridge, MA, a few times a year.
  • Access to required work setups for remote duties.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

Amylyx is looking for a Director, IT R&D and Quality Applications to foster strong functional partnerships and provide strategic technical support. In this role you will lead the strategy, delivery, and lifecycle management of systems supporting Research, Clinical Development, Data Management, Biometrics, Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance, and Quality functions. Additional responsibilities will include a range of activities within the information technology organization including project management, development, and maintaining procedures to ensure Amylyx has a stable, robust, and scalable set of applications to support the changing business needs and support. This role ensures the operation of scalable, compliant platforms supporting Amylyx's product development pipeline including complex clinical trials and regulatory activities.

We anticipate hiring the Director, IT R&D and Quality Applications in September 2026.

Responsibilities
  • Serve as the lead IT partner across Clinical Operations, Data Management, Biometrics.
  • Oversee systems supporting regulatory submissions, pharmacovigilance, and quality management.
  • Support complex clinical trials involving decentralized models, subject diaries, and connected devices.
  • Lead implementation and support of R&D systems including Clinical Trial management solutions including CTMS, EDC, eTMF, ePRO/eCOA, IRT, and consolidated clinical analytics solutions.
  • Spearhead use & enablement of AI solutions within R&D, Clinical & Quality systems.
  • Develop integration strategy across clinical data ecosystems including the Veeva Vault R&D Suite and analytics environments.
  • Ensure compliance with GxP regulations including ICH E6(R3), 21 CFR Part 11, and data integrity (ALCOA+).
  • Lead technology solutioning including vendor selection, RFP processes, and vendor relationship management.
  • Manage system roadmap, budgeting, and portfolio prioritization.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Life Sciences, or related field.
  • 10+ years of Life sciences business applications experience with 5+ years implementing and supporting R&D / Clinical Systems.
  • Experience with clinical trial systems is required (CTMS, eTMF, eCRO, ePRO).
  • Experience with clinical data management (EDC, CDB) and Biometric analytical platforms preferred.
  • Deep expertise in Veeva Vault R&D Suite (Clinical, RIM, Quality, Safety)
  • Expertise in integrating complex clinical data sources including ePRO, wearables, and medical devices.
  • Strong knowledge of GxP regulations, CDISC standards (SDTM, ADaM) and Computer System Assurance frameworks.
  • Experience managing cross-functional teams and SaaS-based vendors
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Work Location and Conditions
  • At Amylyx, we proudly support remote work opportunities within the United States. However, due to business considerations related to health insurance coverage and state tax regulations, we are unable to hire employees who reside and/or work in certain states. Currently, we are not considering applicants from Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, Michigan and Tennessee.
  • You will be expected to travel to our corporate location in Cambridge, MA several times a year and attend other company-related events as necessary and requested.
  • You must have access to work in setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at your remote location.


Compensation

The pay range posted below represents our good faith estimate of compensation for this role, based on market data and internal benchmarks. The final offer may vary depending on a candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as considerations of internal equity.

Estimated Pay Range

$206,000-$232,000 USD

About Amylyx Pharmaceutical

Amylyx Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on developing new treatments for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Alzheimer's disease, and other neurodegenerative diseases. The company's lead product candidate, AMX0035, is a combination therapy designed to reduce the death of motor neurons. Amylyx was founded in 2013 by Joshua Cohen, Justin Klee, and Justin Yang, and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Learn more about Amylyx Pharmaceutical
Size
50 employees
Market Cap
$2.3 billion
Industry
NASDAQ

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