Chief Technology Officer

Chief Technology Officer (Philippines) We’re hiring a visionary tech leader to transform how technology drives business growth, product excellence, and digital security within our fast‑moving pharma‑tech startup. Location: Philippines – remoteEmployment type: Full‑timeHours: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM EST Role Summary The CTO is a strategic leader responsible for driving the company’s technology vision, innovation, and execution. This role oversees product development, enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring technology initiatives align with business goals and deliver scalable, secure, and user‑centric solutions. Key Responsibilities Define and communicate the company‑wide IT strategy and roadmap. Align technology investments with business priorities. Advise leadership on emerging technologies and their impact. Foster a culture of innovation and digital transformation. Promote IT literacy and cross‑functional collaboration. Build strategic partnerships and ensure transparent communication of tech initiatives. Lead UX/UI strategy across platforms, integrating research, design, and usability. Define product vision and roadmap aligned with market trends and business goals. Oversee product lifecycle and performance optimization. Guide enterprise architecture for scalable, sustainable solutions. Mentor technical teams and promote best practices in development and integration. Oversee security architecture, risk management, and incident response. Lead secure software design and implementation. Manage vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and threat analysis. Direct digital forensics and security operations. Lead cyber risk assessments and regulatory compliance. Develop and implement data security strategies aligned with the Philippines’ Data Privacy Act. Oversee IT audit frameworks and internal control enhancements. Qualifications & Experience Minimum 10 years in senior technology leadership, ideally as CTO or equivalent. Proven experience in cloud technologies (must‑have). Strong background in IT operations, enterprise architecture, and governance. Demonstrated success in product development and UX strategy. Expertise in software engineering and digital transformation. Deep understanding of data privacy regulations, including the Philippines’ Data Privacy Act of 21012 and familiarity with international standards such as GDPR, ISO/IEC 27001, and NIST Cybersecurity Framework. Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills. Ability to inspire cross‑functional teams and drive organizational change. Why Vanigent Vanigent is a fast‑growing Contract Sales Organization (CSO) based in Atlanta, serving the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. With a leadership team averaging 25 years of life sciences experience, we deliver strategic and commercial solutions across multiple therapeutic areas while upholding the highest standards of innovation, compliance, and integrity. Our flagship platform, Vanitrack, is an AI‑powered compliance and expense management solution built specifically for biotech and pharmaceutical sales teams. Through our consultative model, we provide best‑in‑class commercial execution, proactive monitoring, and rigorous training, empowering clients to achieve measurable results while maintaining the highest ethical standards. At Vanigent, we bridge strategy and execution to help life sciences companies succeed in an evolving marketplace. We are a proud affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr