I&T Infrastructure Director, Global Network & Connectivity Services
Core
Define, evolve, and operationalize enterprise strategy for global network and connectivity services in a mission-critical biotech environment, ensuring secure, resilient, and scalable platforms for R&D, manufacturing, and corporate operations.
Role type
Director, Global Network & Connectivity Services
Builds
Global connectivity platforms (LAN, WAN, cloud, hybrid, firewall, NAC, voice) and managed service ecosystems
Domain
Biotechnology / Enterprise Networking / Cloud Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Global network strategy & operating model design, Reference architecture & technology roadmap definition, Service-level agreement (SLA) management & risk mitigation, Managed service provider (MSP) governance & vendor management, Regulated environment compliance (GxP, SOX), Budgeting & financial forecasting, Organizational leadership & capability building, Hybrid cloud connectivity (Azure, AWS, GCP), Network security architecture (Zero Trust, segmentation)
Preferred skills
MBA, Experience with SD-WAN and data center exits, ITIL framework expertise
Technologies
Azure, AWS, GCP, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect, VPN, Palo Alto Networks, Prisma Access, Zscaler, SD-WAN
Responsibilities
Define global network strategy and operating models, Ensure end-to-end availability and resilience of connectivity services, Lead managed service strategy and vendor oversight, Drive organizational capability building and team development, Partner with security teams to embed zero-trust principles, Manage network service budgets and financial planning
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on technical oversight