Associate Director, IT Infrastructure and Security

Join our team in a dynamic hybrid role, offering flexibility to work remotely or from our headquarters in Watertown, MA.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Disc Medicine is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing, and commercializing novel treatments for patients who suffer from serious hematologic diseases. We are building a portfolio of innovative, first-in-class therapeutic candidates that aim to address a wide spectrum of hematologic diseases by targeting fundamental biological pathways of red blood cell biology, specifically heme biosynthesis and iron homeostasis.

Disc Medicine values collaboration, professional development, and scientific integrity and promotes an inclusive company culture that empowers and inspires.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Disc Medicine is hiring an AD of IT Infrastructure and Security due to the rapid growth of the company’s portfolio. Reporting to the Head of Information Technology, this position will be responsible for the strategy, design, implementation, and ongoing operations of the company’s enterprise IT infrastructure and security including the Microsoft 365 environment, Amazon Web Services, website infrastructure and other cloud platforms.  Working with our MSPs this individual will drive modernization initiatives, and ensure the reliability,

security and compliance of all infrastructure services in alignment with pharmaceutical industry standards.

This position is based in Watertown, MA and requires onsite attendance multiple times each week.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee Disc Medicine’s Microsoft 365 environment including IAM, Intune, MS Defender and Purview.
• Ensure secure endpoint configuration and management in collaboration with MSP and Security Operations Center, including corporate devices and BYOD program.
• Ensure Disc Medicine’s infrastructure and cloud computing environments are properly architected and scaled to support growth.
• Lead data governance efforts including DLP, sensitivity labels and AI security policies.
• Advance Disc Medicine’s Information Security program ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements (SOX, GxP, FDA, and other relevant regulatory standards).
• Work with MSPs to ensure a robust web infrastructure including management of web hosting, DNS, Cloudflare, and Github.
• Architect and support cloud-based Dev Ops environment.
• Ensure robust and secure home office technology infrastructure.
• Lead the implementation and ongoing optimization of cloud-based applications and infrastructure
• Ensure infrastructure solutions are compliant with corporate policies/standards and relevant regulations.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered; 10+ years of progressive IT experience, including experience in regulated life sciences, biotech, or pharmaceutical environments.
• Experience supporting cloud infrastructure, digital workplace technologies, business systems, and cybersecurity controls.
• Experience managing MSPs, vendors, and third-party technology partners.
• Working knowledge of compliance and control frameworks such as SOX, GxP, FDA-regulated environments, NIST CSF.
• Expertise in Microsoft Azure, cloud architecture, and modern IT infrastructure.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled workplace tools, governance considerations, and their application in business processes.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and willingness to engage in hands-on technical support.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

The annual base salary range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rates are determined by considering multiple factors including qualifications, relevance of experience, education & credentials, subject matter expertise, and internal parity.