Join Us in Tackling Autoimmune Disease at Its Root
At Vor, we believe science can do more than manage symptoms. It can change the course of disease. By advancing telitacicept, a first- and potentially best-in-class dual BAFF/APRIL inhibitor, we are silencing upstream survival signals and stopping downstream autoimmune cascades. Together, we are addressing disease at its root cause and rewriting what is possible for patients worldwide.
When you join Vor, you’re not just working on a medicine. You’re part of a mission to redefine the future of autoimmune care.
Why Work at Vor?
Impact: Contribute directly to a medicine with best-in-disease Phase 3 results in myasthenia gravis and expansion into multiple autoimmune diseases.
Growth: Be part of a rapidly scaling company with opportunities to grow your career in science, clinical development, commercial strategy, and beyond.
Innovation: Work on a platform with potential beyond one indication — a therapy that has already shown consistent results across lupus, IgA nephropathy, and Sjögren’s syndrome.
Belonging: Join a culture where every voice is heard, and where our shared mission unites us across functions and geographies.
The Digital, Data, and Technology (DD&T) organization seeks a strategic and technically proficient leader to act as the primary liaison between Information Technology and the Clinical & Development organization—which includes Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, Biometrics, Regulatory, and related functions. This director-level role, reporting to the Head of Digital, Data, and Technology, is responsible for shaping the organization's digital roadmap, aligning scientific and operational objectives with technology strategy and implementation, and ensuring delivery of secure, compliant, and scalable solutions that advance medicine development. The Director will collaborate closely with business leadership, Product and Platform teams, Enterprise Architecture, Cybersecurity, Data and AI, Quality, and external vendors to drive tangible business results.
Key Responsibilities
· Strategic partnership & demand shaping: Build trusted relationships with R&D leaders; proactively identify opportunities where digital capabilities improve cycle time, cost, quality, and scientific insight; shape and prioritize demand into an outcome-based portfolio.
· R&D digital roadmap: Co-create and maintain a multi-year technology roadmap aligned to enterprise strategy, data strategy, and target architecture; balance innovation with standardization and technical debt reduction.
· End-to-end delivery accountability: Oversee delivery of technology initiatives (e.g., ELN/LIMS, SDMS, CTMS/eTMF, clinical data platforms, safety systems, regulatory submissions, R&D analytics); ensure adoption, change management, and benefit realization.
· Data, digital, and AI enablement: Drive the delivery of AI-powered solutions that improve efficiency, reduce cycle times, and enhance scientific and operational decision-making. Define a data strategy for managing the flow of data from site to submission in are integrated and traceable manner.
· GxP compliance & quality: Ensure R&D digital solutions are delivered and operated in compliance with applicable GxP regulations and company Quality Management System requirements, including CSV/validation practices, data integrity, audit trails and e-signatures (e.g., 21 CFR Part 11/Annex 11), vendor oversight, and inspection/audit readiness.
· Operating model leadership: Drive effective ways of working across Business, DD&T and Product teams (Agile/Lean practices, product lifecycle management, DevSecOps where applicable); clarify roles, decision rights, and SLAs.
Required Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
· 10+ years of progressive experience in IT, digital, product, or technology leadership with significant engagement in R&D within pharma/biotech/medical devices or closely related regulated industries.
· Demonstrated experience partnering with senior R&D stakeholders (e.g., VP/SVP level) to define strategy, influence priorities, and deliver measurable outcomes.
· Strong understanding of the R&D value chain (discovery to development), scientific data types, and key R&D systems and platforms.
· Experience implementing key R&D applications such as ELN, LIMS, SDMS, CTMS, eTMF, EDC, pharmacovigilance/safety, regulatory information management, and/or lab automation connectivity.
· Proven knowledge of regulated computerized system lifecycle practices, including validation/CSV, data integrity, and audit readiness (GxP where applicable).
· Experience leading cross-functional portfolios/programs and driving adoption and change management.
· Budget ownership and vendor management experience.
· Excellent communication, negotiation, and executive presence; ability to translate between scientific, operational, and technical audiences.
This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days in the Boston office.
The salary range for the Director, Digital Technology Lead, Clinical and Commercial is expected to be between $190,000 and $230,000 per year. Individual pay may vary based on multiple factors including but not limited to relevant job-related skills, experience, education or training, market factors, and work location.
At Vor, we support our team with robust benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, flexible paid time off, generous parental leave, and a competitive 401(k). From education assistance to wellness resources and financial security, we invest in your well-being so you can thrive at work and beyond.
As an equal opportunity employer, we at Vor Bio know that diversity inspires innovation, inclusiveness, and creativity. We invite you to come as you are. All applicants will be considered for employment agnostic to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Please visit our website at https://www.vorbio.com/ for more information.