Associate Director, Research IT Systems

Job Description

Overview

The Associate Director, Research Systems and Critical Infrastructure will oversee the implementation, upgrade, system administration, integration, and maintenance of all technical infrastructure and systems that support research operations, animal life and safety, and laboratory animal business operations across multiple locations at Princeton University. This role encompasses both on-campus and off-campus facilities. The Associate Director Research Systems and Critical Infrastructure ensures that software systems, critical infrastructure, desktop support, and data analytics systems are optimized for operational efficiency, security, and regulatory compliance.

This position entails direct, hands-on management responsibilities. This technical leadership role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including OIT, research staff, facilities, building management teams, and external vendors, to implement best practices, mentor technical teams, and lead the implementation, upgrade and integration activities related to technologies in support of lab operations and compliance with all applicable animal care and research regulations.

This is a hybrid role.

Responsibilities

Research Systems and Critical Infrastructure Management :

• Oversee the design, implementation, and ongoing management of critical infrastructure and systems (e.g. Huron, TOPAZ Elements, etc) that support the operation of lab animal research facilities, including animal life support, environmental control, and safety systems.
• Manage lab animal research facility-based software solutions, including tracking, monitoring, and reporting systems for animal care, research data, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure the availability, reliability, and performance of mission-critical infrastructure, including server environments, networks, workstations, and cloud solutions.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans for all critical infrastructure across multiple sites, both on-campus and off-campus.
• Coordinate with other technical teams and stakeholders to align IT solutions with evolving business and research needs at all facilities.
• Manage and execute software and hardware integrations with research, operations, and other campus systems to ensure seamless functionality across multiple platforms and locations.
• Enable change management processes, ensuring that new systems, software updates, and hardware changes are thoroughly evaluated, tested, and implemented with minimal disruption to daily operations across all facilities.
• Apply IT best practices for service delivery, system lifecycle management, and continuous improvement of critical infrastructure and software solutions across multiple facilities.
• Review and recommend the use of new technologies and systems that may improve operational efficiency, security, or research capabilities.

Data Analytics and Business Intelligence :

Team Management :

Cross-Functional Collaboration :

Security, Regulatory and Compliance Oversight :

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

Technical Skills :

Leadership & Soft Skills :

PREFERRED Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Experience, and Other Education

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education / training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

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