M5M5 — Senior Director
Director – GxP Systems Engineering
Global leader of the GxP systems function, setting vision and strategy for all GxP-computerized systems.
What this level means
Leads multiple functions or a large department; drives multi-year strategy.
- Scope
- Multiple functions or a large department
- Autonomy
- Owns multi-year strategy for the area
- Complexity
- Org-level trade-offs and investment
- Impact
- Multi-function results
- Decision rights
- Owns investment and org design across functions
- Leadership
- Leads directors and managers
- Typical experience
- 12–18 yrs
What you'd do
- Sets vision and strategy for all GxP-computerized systems.
- Defines department structure, policies, and long-range roadmaps.
- Coordinates with executive leadership on regulatory strategy and IT investments.
- Set vision and strategy
- Define department structure
- Coordinate with executive leadership
Skills, knowledge & tools
- Visionary leadership
- People management
- Business acumen
- Strategic planning
- Policy development
- Visionary leadership
- People management
- Business acumen
- Strategic planning
- Policy development
- Visionary leadership
- People Leadership
- Strong business judgement
What good looks like
- 15+ years of experience
- Track record of senior leadership in pharmaceutical/biotech quality or IT domains
- Experience managing large organizational units preferred
Common titles
Senior Director, GxP Systems – Software EngineeringGxP Systems – Software Engineering Senior DirectorSenior Director, GxP Systems – Software EngineerGxP Systems – Software Engineer Senior DirectorDirector – GxP Systems Engineering
Where it sits & what it pays
O*NET / SOC: 15-0000 — Computer & Mathematical Occupations(inferred · under review)
Market-pay benchmarks for this family × level are coming — JobFrame anchors pay to the family/level structure rather than the raw title.