CIO Business Manager at Clinigen

Weybridge, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Governance, Financial Management, Stakeholder Management, Communication Skills, IT Governance Frameworks, Executive Support, Risk Management, Performance Metrics, Budgeting, Forecasting, Strategic Oversight, Resource Management, Architecture Review Boards, Demand Management, Operational Expenditure, Capital Expenditure

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Clinigen is a rapidly growing global specialty pharmaceutical services business with a unique combination of services across the pharmaceutical lifecycle. We currently have over 1,000 employees headquartered in the UK with global offices in the US, EU (Belgium, Germany, France), Asia Pacific and South Africa. Clinigen is growing rapidly and is positioned well for an exciting future of continued expansion. To support our growth, we are seeking a CIO Business Manager who will operate as a strategic enabler within the Office of the CIO, responsible for orchestrating governance, financial oversight and executive-level coordination across the IT function. This role will ensure that critical governance forums are effectively established and run, including demand management forums, Opex/Capex reviews and Architecture Review Boards (ARBs). The ideal candidate will bring strong organisational skills, business acumen and the ability to influence senior stakeholders across the enterprise. Key Responsibilities: Governance & Strategic Oversight Establish, coordinate, and facilitate key governance boards including: Demand management forums - ensuring alignment of IT programme and project delivery with strategic priorities Opex/Capex Reviews - supporting financial transparency, controls and investment decision-making Architecture Review Boards (ARBs) – enabling architectural compliance and strategic technology alignment Ensure governance forums are underpinned by robust agendas, documentation, and follow-up actions Maintain governance calendars, charters, and stakeholder engagement plans Financial & Resource Management Partner with Finance to manage IT budgets, forecasts, controls and investment planning Support financial reporting and analysis across operational and capital expenditure Track resource utilisation and support prioritisation across strategic initiatives Executive Support & Communication Act as a key advisor to the CIO, providing insights and recommendations on strategic matters Prepare high-quality executive briefings, board papers and presentations Coordinate CIO leadership team meetings, workshops and offsites Performance & Risk Management Manage, monitor and report on IT performance metrics, risks, and compliance Own and facilitate the IT risk Log & ensure visibility of key risks and issues across the IT governance forums Experience in a senior IT business management, governance, or strategy role Strong understanding of IT governance frameworks and financial management Proven ability to facilitate executive-level forums and drive strategic outcomes Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Familiarity with enterprise tools such as SharePoint, Teams, MS Planner and Office365, Confluence, Jira, and PowerBI Preferred Skills: Experience supporting CIOs or senior technology leaders in large organisations Demonstrable experience of Finance controls, budgeting and forecasting Demonstrable experience of IT operational and strategic reporting (balanced scorecard, dashboards) Professional certifications (e.g., ITIL, PMP, Prince2) 27 days holiday plus bank holidays Discretionary Bonus Scheme Pension contributions 4.5% matched Life assurance 4 x annual salary Flexible Benefits Platform with £25/month Company contribution Annual salary review Independent financial advice service Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme Shopping discounts with retailers Long service awards Recognition scheme & employee of the year awards Interested? we would love to hear from you, please apply today for immediate consideration.

Responsibilities

The CIO Business Manager will orchestrate governance, financial oversight, and executive-level coordination across the IT function. This includes establishing governance forums and ensuring alignment of IT programs with strategic priorities.