Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Chief Information Officer (CIO)

We are seeking an on-site Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead enterprise-wide IT strategy and execution. This strategic leader will oversee technology modernization, applications engineering, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise data platforms, including AI/ML initiatives. This role is based full-time in Houston, TX, and is essential to driving a company-wide digital transformation initiative.

The ideal candidate has deep experience in enterprise application development, modern IT infrastructure, data engineering, and healthcare technology platforms such as Epic/Aura, with a hands-on leadership style and a bias for innovation and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Technology & Application Strategy

• Define and lead the enterprise technology roadmap, overseeing CRM, ERP, and custom application development teams.
• Ensure alignment between business goals and technology investments, delivering scalable, secure applications.
• Manage software development lifecycle, QA, DevOps, and vendor coordination.

Cloud Infrastructure & IT Operations

• Lead modernization of infrastructure, leveraging cloud-native platforms (AWS or Azure).
• Oversee IT operations, security, and network architecture to ensure compliance, availability, and performance.
• Establish SOPs and best practices across infrastructure, device management, access control, and business continuity.

Data Engineering & Governance

• Architect and operationalize a Lake House model for enterprise data.
• Drive data governance frameworks for compliance, lineage, access, and quality.
• Support analytics, BI, and data integration with key systems (e.g., Epic, Salesforce, LIMS).

AI Strategy & Innovation

• Guide the organization's AI/ML roadmap, focusing on automation, insight generation, and GenAI solutions.
• Lead experimentation and production deployment of AI models using LLMs and advanced analytics tools.

Enterprise Integration & Business Systems

• Oversee integration of enterprise platforms (ERP, CRM, LIMS, finance systems) for end-to-end visibility and workflow automation.
• Ensure systems interoperability and a scalable data infrastructure to support both clinical and back-office functions.

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Build and mentor teams across software development, DevOps, IT infrastructure, and data engineering.
• Collaborate with executive stakeholders to align IT priorities with strategic business objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years in senior IT or technology leadership roles (CIO, CTO, VP of IT/Engineering) in healthcare, biotech, or life sciences.
• Expertise in enterprise application development and architecture; familiarity with LIMS (e.g., SAPIO, LabVantage, Labguru, Scispot, eLabNext, and QBench), ERP, and CRM platforms.
• Proven experience with cloud environments (AWS or Azure), data governance, and secure data pipelines.
• Background in leading AI/ML or LLM-based innovation programs.
• Experience integrating with EHR/EMR systems, especially Epic or Epic Aura.
• Deep understanding of regulatory requirements in healthcare (HIPAA, SOC2).
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.

Why This Role

• Strategic leadership position in a rapidly growing healthcare company at the forefront of genetics and diagnostics.
• Direct influence on company-wide innovation and technology decisions.
• On-site collaboration with a forward-thinking executive team in Houston, TX.
• Opportunity to lead a robust, modern IT function that supports clinical, operational, and R&D needs.