Associate Director/Director, IT G&A Business Partner and SOX Compliance Lead

The Position

Verve is seeking an experienced and dynamic Associate Director or Director, IT G&A Business Partner and SOX Compliance Lead to work closely with the G&A groups and lead and enhance our Sarbanes-Oxley compliance program. This role will drive the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of IT policies, procedures, controls, and data governance frameworks to ensure compliance with SOX and data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR), and other applicable standards. The ideal candidate will be able to drive systems implementations and continuous improvements for the G&A groups while safeguarding data integrity and ensuring regulatory adherence.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, continuous improvement, and compliance of Information Technology General Controls and Information Technology Access Controls, ensuring adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley requirements while aligning with corporate objectives. Act as the IT compliance lead during SOX audits, providing expert insights and reinforcing the organization’s commitment to regulatory excellence.
• Serve as a key partner to both internal and external auditors, ensuring efficient SOX testing and remediation while maintaining transparency and accountability throughout the process.
• Tackle complex challenges by integrating diverse perspectives and transforming them into innovative, actionable strategies for the team. Identify potential risks, close compliance gaps, and implement effective controls through collaboration with Finance, IT, and HR, turning strategic initiatives into impactful plans.
• Foster strong relationships with senior management, colleagues, and external stakeholders, driving key decisions in critical situations. Serve as the main IT liaison between business stakeholders in G&A, IT teams, and external vendors for cross-functional projects. Offer valuable recommendations to shape project timelines, goals, and resource allocation, ensuring success, while seamlessly embedding compliance requirements into daily operations to enhance operational integrity and accountability.
• Design and enforce robust policies and controls to ensure personal data protection and compliance with GDPR, 201 CMR 17.00, and other privacy regulations, demonstrating leadership in data governance.
• Build and refine data governance frameworks to ensure security, accuracy, and usability of data throughout its lifecycle, ensuring compliance with internal data integrity policies. Set clear objectives, delegate responsibilities, and inspire your team to execute plans with focus and alignment to company priorities. Mentor team members, fostering collaboration, resolving roadblocks, and maintaining peak performance. Cultivate an inclusive and collaborative culture that empowers the team to achieve shared goals and models company values.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or relevant field.
  • At least 9 years of relevant experience in IT compliance, governance, or related roles, preferably in a SOX-regulated biotech or pharmaceutical environment.
  • Strong knowledge of SOX compliance and data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, 201 CMR 17.00).
  • Demonstrated experience in managing cross-functional projects and leading teams to successful outcomes.

• Skills & Abilities
  • Proven ability to lead and develop teams, managing complex projects and solving abstract problems.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills, with experience influencing stakeholders and aligning organizational objectives.
  • Demonstrated ability to set strategic direction and translate it into actionable plans.
  • High emotional intelligence, with skills in conflict resolution and understanding diverse perspectives.
  • Experience in budget management and accountability for departmental or cross-functional finances.
  • Ability to bring structure to ambiguous situations and develop overarching frameworks for projects.
  • Track record of mentoring and developing future leaders within an organization.