Manager, IT Infrastructure & Operations

Amylyx Pharmaceutical$129K — $145K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in technical support, or 8+ years in a similar role.
  • 3+ years in a pharmaceutical or biotech environment, specifically supporting clinical trials.
  • Proficient in Azure/Entra ID and Office 365.
  • Experience managing cloud infrastructure for distributed teams.
  • Knowledge of office/lab applications, hardware, and equipment present in a biotech setting.
  • Strong technical expertise in Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and cloud apps.
  • Experience with telephony and mobile tech support, including Android and iOS.

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality IT support and resolve escalated issues for all users.
  • Deliver multi-channel support (in-person, phone, remote) and document interactions.
  • Act as the escalation point for external technical support partners.
  • Coordinate software and infrastructure deployments during and outside business hours.
  • Optimize ITIL service operations handling incidents, requests, and access management.
  • Collaborate with various departments to ensure a seamless user experience.
  • Manage desktop systems, configuration, and supplier relationships for IT services.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a fast-growing pharmaceutical company.
  • Collaboration with cross-departmental teams to enhance user experience.
  • Professional development and training for employees and contractors on IT protocols.
  • Access to advanced IT systems and technologies tailored for modern biopharma needs.
  • Onsite support providing direct interaction and problem-solving opportunities with staff.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

Amylyx is seeking an experienced IT professional to support our growing organization. This role requires strong technical expertise, a customer-focused mindset, and the ability to serve as the primary point of contact for IT escalations and resolutions. As a key representative of the IT team, this individual will provide responsive, high-quality support to employees across the organization.

Responsibilities
  • Provide responsive IT support to all users and resolve escalated issues.
  • Deliver first- and second-level support through in-person, phone, and remote channels; document issues, resolutions, and service requests in the Service Management system.
  • Serve as the escalation point for external support partners on technical issues.
  • Coordinate scheduled and ad hoc software, system, and infrastructure deployments during business and non-standard hours.
  • Manage and optimize core ITIL service operations, including incident, event, request, problem, and access management.
  • Partner with Amylyx departments to deliver a consistent, high-quality user experience.
  • Support desktop imaging, applications, system administration, configuration, and supplier management, including hosted solutions.
  • Train employees and contractors on IT policies, procedures, and support practices.
  • Develop and maintain clear documentation for IT operational processes.
  • Configure, validate, and implement IT systems and services.
  • Administer SharePoint Online sites, permissions, libraries, governance standards, and user support to enable secure and effective collaboration.
  • Serve as the primary onsite, in-office IT support resource for local technology needs, including conference room systems and equipment.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience, or 8+ years of experience in customer-facing technical support or a similar role.
  • 3+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or clinical research environment supporting clinical trials.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Azure/Entra ID and Office 365.
  • Experience managing cloud infrastructure for a distributed workforce.
  • Knowledge of office and laboratory applications, hardware, and equipment.
  • Strong technical background supporting Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and cloud applications.
  • Experience supporting telephony and mobile technologies, including Android and iOS.
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain strong attention to detail.
  • Collaborative team player with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Highly motivated and adaptable, with strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
  • Willing and able to provide global on-call support for employees.
  • Ability to work onsite in Cambridge, MA

Work Location and Conditions
  • You will be expected to be onsite at our corporate location in Cambridge, MA three times per week.
  • When working remote, 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.).


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

$129,000-$145,000 USD

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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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