POSITION SCOPE:

Our client is seeking a dynamic, experienced Director of Information Technology & Biomedical Services to lead the implementation, operation, and continuous improvement of our IT and biomedical systems (“IT/Biomed”) environment. This role is responsible for managing internal IT/Biomed operations, supporting critical clinical and administrative systems, overseeing third-party vendor-partners, and implementing their cybersecurity strategy. The role also includes supporting strategy development and implementation over time for emerging artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled capabilities across all aspects of the organization’s operations. Depending on experience, the Director may also serve as the organization’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) or Deputy CISO.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive technical and management experience in fields of healthcare IT or biomedical technology; experience in hospitals, outpatient centres and corporate enterprise environments is preferred.
• Experience with clinical and business IT systems (e.g. EMR, PACS, ERP, HRIS, health system interfaces) and with networked biomedical systems required.
• Experience in network infrastructure, hybrid cloud environments (Microsoft Azure), Microsoft 365, cybersecurity standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), and enterprise architecture implementation required.
• Understanding of Canadian health privacy legislation (PHIPA) and applicable equipment safety and regulatory standards (e.g., CSA, ISO 13485, Health Canada).
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams and external vendors.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and project management skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across clinical, technical, and executive teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, PMP, Microsoft Azure, CBET) are considered strong assets.
• Experience in the practical application of emerging AI capabilities is highly desirable.
• Experience in the CISO function/role is desirable.