Senior Director, Application Development, Data & Analytics at Allucent – Cary, North Carolina

If you’re a technology leader who enjoys connecting the dots between systems, data, and real business impact, this role was built for you. As a Senior Director, Application Development, Data & Analytics, you’ll shape enterprise architecture, lead modern application development, and elevate our data strategy to support both clinical and corporate operations. This is a high-impact opportunity to influence how technology drives smarter decisions, stronger compliance, and scalable growth across our organization.

About the role

The Senior Director, Application Development, Data & Analytics, is responsible for shaping and executing the company’s enterprise technology and data strategy. This role oversees enterprise architecture, application development, and analytics to ensure systems are secure, scalable, and aligned with business and clinical objectives. You will lead cross-functional collaboration to integrate data seamlessly across platforms while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and cybersecurity. This is a highly visible leadership position that directly influences operational efficiency, decision-making, and long-term growth.

Your main responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Architect and oversee the implementation of advanced IT strategies for data and analytics, ensuring they align with the overall business objectives and scientific goals.
• Develop and implement the company-wide enterprise architecture & system integration strategy.
• Communicate complex IT data strategies and insights to a broad range of stakeholders, including non-technical senior management and external partners.
• Lead the development of secure, scalable, and efficient IT systems and platforms for data collection, storage, processing, and analysis, in compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Develop integrations across the business system landscape.
• Ensure robust data integrity, quality control, and cybersecurity measures are in place to protect sensitive research data.
• Collaborate with senior management, research teams, and IT staff to ensure seamless integration of analytic capabilities into research and clinical trial processes.

About You

Are you a strategic IT leader with deep experience in enterprise architecture, application development, and data strategy within a regulated clinical or life sciences environment? Can you combine technical expertise with executive presence, leading high-performing teams while aligning technology initiatives with business growth, compliance, and operational excellence, you will thrive here.

To be successful we are looking for the following traits and behaviors:

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Bioinformatics, or a related field, with a strong emphasis on information technology.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a senior IT leadership role, preferably within a CRO or life sciences industry, focusing on data analytics and management.
• Deep expertise in designing and implementing IT systems, including knowledge of cloud computing, SDLC processes, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Strong understanding of the regulatory and compliance landscape in clinical research, particularly as it relates to data security and privacy.
• Strong technical proficiency in application development, data storage/structures, modern integration patterns and analytics

About Allucent

Our mission is to help bring new therapies to light. When you work at Allucent, that means rolling up your sleeves and applying your unique skill set, expertise, and knowledge to build partnerships with our clients in their pursuit to develop new, life-improving treatments.

If you're passionate about helping customers develop new pharmaceuticals and biologics; have an entrepreneurial spirit; and ready to join other science, business, and operations leaders, we would love to get to learn more about how we can help each other grow.

Together we SHINE. Find more information about our values.

Benefits of working at Allucent include:

• Comprehensive benefits package per location
• Competitive salaries per location
• Departmental Study/Training Budget for furthering professional development
• Flexible Working hours (within reason)
• Opportunity for remote/hybrid* working depending on location
• Leadership and mentoring opportunities
• Participation in our enriching Buddy Program as a new or existing employee
• Internal growth opportunities and career progression
• Financially rewarding internal employee referral program
• Access to online soft-skills and technical training via internal platforms
• Eligibility for our Spot Bonus Award Program in recognition of going above and beyond on projects
• Eligibility for our Loyalty Award Program in recognition of loyalty and commitment of longstanding employees

Apply now!

If you are interested in this role please apply through the button or for more information reach out to Demetria Eggleston at Demetria.eggleston@allucent.com

Disclaimers:

*Our policy encourages a dynamic work environment, prescribing a minimum of 2 days in office per week for employees within a reasonable distance from one of our global offices.

“The Allucent Talent Acquisition team manages the recruitment and employment process for Allucent (US) LLC and its affiliates (collectively “Allucent”). Allucent does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or uninvited requests for collaboration on any of our open roles. Unsolicited resumes sent to Allucent employees will not obligate Allucent to the future employment of those individuals or potential remuneration to any third-party recruitment agency. Candidates should never be submitted directly to our hiring managers, employees, or human resources.”