IT Business Partner R&D

Job Title: IT Business Partner R&D
Location: Cary, NC
Zip Code: 27513
Start Date: ASAP
Job Type: Direct Hire
Pay Rate: $155K - 190K/salary DoE + short and long term incentives
Keywords: #BusinessPartner #ITjobs

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Integrate, update and maintain research tools, technologies, and partners into the IT ecosystem
* Manage the relationship between the relevant functions and IT managed services, partners and vendors. * Monitor performance and manage ongoing contractual arrangements, SLAs and change control.
* Partner with IT Operations team for escalations and improvements
* Develop enterprise architecture blueprints, roadmaps, and standards to guide the selection and implementation of IT solutions
* Lead architecture reviews and provide recommendations for improvements to existing systems.
* Design and develop technology solutions in alignment with the company's business objectives
* Evaluate existing and new technologies to determine their potential benefits and limitations
* Provide oversight to ensure that technology solutions are effectively implemented and integrated with existing systems as well as scalable, secure, and reliable.
* Quickly integrate new tools, technologies, and partners into the IT ecosystem, adapting to diverse IT and data standards.
* Collaborate with external research partners, vendors, and other third-party collaborators to ensure seamless data exchange and alignment with the functional objectives.
* Collaborate with the head of data and with the key partners across functions to process data from diverse sources and various legacy systems and make it available for analysis and decision making.
* Identify opportunities across the organization to increase productivity and create value using new artificial intelligence/ machine learning (AI/ML) technologies
* Establish and maintain a process for identifying and prioritizing the development of automation and tooling to accelerate day-to-day activities

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor"s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
* 5+ years of experience in an IT Business Partner or IT management role, with a strong focus on supporting R&D functions.
* In-depth knowledge of IT infrastructure, software development, data architecture/ engineering management, and emerging technologies.
* Strong track record working with a diversity of data types & resources.
* Familiarity with the R&D lifecycle, including product development, scientific research processes, laboratory environments, with experience working with software engineers, scientists, field research
* Proven experience in managing complex IT projects with cross-functional teams, preferably within an R&D context.
* Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on innovative solutions that drive business value.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
* Demonstrated ability to influence and lead teams, manage conflicts, and drive change in a dynamic environment.
* Experience with regulatory requirements relevant to R&D, including data protection and intellectual property

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com
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