Associate Director of Information & Operational Technology (921)

About Civica:

Over the past two decades, shortages of generic, injectable medications critical to the lifesaving work of hospitals in the United States have become commonplace and have reached an all time high. Over 300 essential medications are reported to be in shortage, according to industry and FDA reports. “Race to the bottom” pricing of mostly sterile injectable medications, manufacturing challenges and predatory pricing are both the causes and results.

Who suffers most? Patients.

Civica is a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization established in 2018 by health systems (CommonSpirit Health, HCA Healthcare, Intermountain Healthcare, Mayo Clinic, Providence St. Joseph Health, SSM Health, and Trinity Health) and philanthropies (Gary and Mary West Foundation, Laura and John Arnold Foundation, and Peterson Center on Healthcare) to reduce chronic generic drug shortages and related high prices in the United States. An experienced team of health care and pharmaceutical industry leaders leads the organization.

Today, more than 55 health systems have joined Civica. They represent over 1,500 hospitals and over 30 percent of all U.S. hospital beds. Civica has also supplied the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the U.S. Strategic National Stockpile of essential medicines. Since established, the #1 Policy for the Civica team has been “Do What Is in the Best Interest of Patients.”

Civica has expanded its mission beyond the hospital setting to include lowering the cost of medications at the pharmacy counter. It has launched a sister organization, CivicaScript, to enter the retail pharmacy market partnering with Blue Cross Blue Shield entities and others with the goal of reducing select high cost generic drugs where market forces are not working to control drug costs.

More recently, Civica announced plans to develop, manufacture and deliver affordable biosimilar insulin, The consistent availability of affordable insulin will benefit people who ration their care or who have been forced to choose between this life-sustaining medicine and living expenses. Those who are uninsured or underinsured often pay the most out of pocket for their medications.

Long- and short-acting insulins will be produced and available in both vials and pre-filled pens – at no more than $30 per vial and no more than $55 for a pack of five pens.

Learn more about Civica’s plans and progress at  www.civicarx.org

Job Description

The Associate Director of Information & Operational Technology (I&OT) leads Civica's infrastructure, networks, cybersecurity, and compliance efforts for the Petersburg site. This role ensures security, reliability, and regulatory compliance. The candidate will partner with a team of I&OT professionals and consultants, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to integrate systems seamlessly.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategies for integrating I&OT systems to enhance operational efficiency and security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to design, develop, and maintain I&OT Networks and Cybersecurity needs in GMP and non-GMP areas.
• Drive the development of policies and innovative computerized solutions to achieve results.
• Responsible for all technology-related system integrations across different software platforms and systems such as Asset Management System, Active Monitoring System, Operator Management and Access Control System, Alarm Management System, Disaster Recovery System, Historians.
• Manage yearly budgets.
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure data integrity and compliance across I&OT systems.
• Define and enforce Management of Change process through cross functional collaboration.
• Collaborate with vendors and third-party providers through the entire lifecycle of projects.
• Proficient with 21 CFR part 11.
• Lead, develop, review, and approve detailed specifications, engineering documents, SOPs, test scripts, and engineering standards in compliance with site procedures and industry standards.
• Define processes and tools to improve predictability and reliability of I&OT Systems.
• Educate other I&OT and automation colleagues in the site technologies, I&OT procedures, and industry standards.
• Consistently leading by example, being a role model and change agent for all team members and the corporate technology team.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Information Technology, or related field (Master’s Degree preferred).
• Minimum 12+ years of experience in architectin