Lead, IT Infrastructure & Operations

Company: Amylyx Pharmaceuticals
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: November 16, 2021

Job Description:

Amylyx was started in 2013 by two Brown University undergraduates who proposed a proprietary combination of two known drugs to treat ALS. In the Fall of 2020, the successful results of their clinical trial were published in the New England Journal of Medicine. It showed that patients lived longer and suffered less decline in neurological functions.

Amylyx Pharmaceuticals offers a unique opportunity to be part of a team that is truly building a culture and company from the ground up! With over 50 full time employees, you will play a key role in creating a company that has potential to shape the way therapeutics for neurodegenerative disorders are developed in the biotech industry.

Now is a great time to join Amylyx! Our team has advanced AMX 0035 for ALS and we are preparing for global commercialization. In June we filed for registration in Canada, and we are working with regulatory agencies in the US and EU.

Our pipeline includes a Phase 2 study in Alzheimer's Disease, and we are designing clinical studies in adjacent orphan diseases to broaden potential applications for AMX 0035.

With strong financial backing from Viking Global Investors, Bain Capital, Belinda Termeer, and Morningside Group and strong clinical data recently published in prestigious international medical journals, we are planning a global launch in ALS, one of the world's largest orphan diseases with no adequate therapy.

We provide a competitive employee benefits package including pre-IPO stock options, flexible work options, discretionary time-off, comprehensive healthcare, and a 401k plan.

The Opportunity

Amylyx is seeking a Lead of IT Infrastructure & Operations who will deliver IT Operations & Support services. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for the configuration, validation, operations, and support of the company's cloud-based IT Infrastructure. You will also be responsible for directing service desk & depot operations through a Managed Service Provider.

The Role

• Manage IT vendor relationships and recommend strategic solutions and procurements.
• Partner with IT colleagues & business leaders to build and modernize Infrastructure tools, processes & services.
• Analyze IT infrastructure needs and lead the design and implementation of new systems.
• Plan and implement IT changes to enable business operations and future growth.
• Drive continuous improvement of IT support services and the end user experience.
• Provide technical expertise, leadership, and direction to the Managed Service Provider as needed to drive positive user experiences.
• Plan and manage scheduled and on-demand software and infrastructure deployments during business and off-hours as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain documentation of IT operational processes.
• Develop and report on IT metrics.
• Be the first escalation point for systems, computer, and end user support issues that cannot be independently resolved by the Managed Service Provider.
• Hands on configuration, validation, and implementation of systems and services.
• Complete administrative tasks as needed.
  
  The Requirements
  
  
  • BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field or equivalent work experience.
  • Minimum of 10 years relevant work experience with 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry or other clinical research/trials setting.
  • Experience managing a cloud infrastructure with distributed workforce.
  • Coordinate scheduled and on-demand software and infrastructure deployments during business and off-hours
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with cloud infrastructure, including networking, storage, virtualization, and web services.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with Azure and Office 365.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with information security best practices.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, and strong negotiation, and organizational skills; Must be able to work independently.
    
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    Amylyx is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical matters), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Accommodations are available for candidates who require them in our selection process. If you need an accommodation, please let your Amylyx Talent Acquisition contact know.

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