PhRMA
Director – Microsoft Applications – Information Technology
Washington, DC
Jul 3, 2024
Full-time
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Overview

Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) seeks an innovative Director of Microsoft Applications to transform how our teams work and elevate IT from a support function to a strategic partner in driving productivity, collaboration, and organizational success. Reporting to the Chief Information Officer and overseeing our Apps Development Director and external consultants, you’ll bring a people-first approach to solving complex user challenges through scalable Microsoft solutions, enhancing the use of SharePoint, Teams, and other leading-edge tools across PhRMA.

PhRMA represents the leading biopharmaceutical companies in the United States, functioning as an association that advocates on behalf of its members to advance policies that drive patient-centered progress in innovation, affordability, and access to health care across the country. By harnessing technologies like Power Automate, Logic Apps, and Copilot, you’ll build scalable, automated workflows that free teams to focus on their highest-impact work. This role offers the autonomy to identify and implement the best tools for each use case with the flexibility to tailor and refine solutions based on end-user feedback and evolving organizational needs.

How You’ll Make an Impact

As part solutions architect and part technology change agent, you’ll play a critical role in building a “modern workplace” at PhRMA. With a focus on listening, adapting, and educating users, you’ll introduce secure, consistent practices that simplify users’ interactions with technology, support data accessibility and integrity, and empower teams to use technology in a way that enhances their ability to drive impact. By leveraging successes with early adopters, you’ll inspire other staff to adopt new approaches that support efficiency and collaboration within and across teams.

The Director will:

  • Oversee the administration and enhancement of Microsoft SharePoint and Teams, ensuring these platforms meet organizational needs and performance standards. 
  • Provide strategic input on the deployment and integration of Microsoft technologies, influencing the broader IT strategy in collaboration with the CIO. 
  • Integrate with other tools, e.g., CRM, Zoom, Power Platform suite. 
  • Develop and facilitate informal training sessions to promote technology adoption and increase staff proficiency in using Microsoft tools. 
  • Nurture strong working relationships within IT and across departments to understand and address user needs, thereby enhancing overall productivity. 
  • Champion the use of Microsoft automation tools like Power Automate and Logic Apps to streamline organizational processes. 
  • Monitor technology implementation effectiveness through user engagement and satisfaction metrics, driving continuous improvement. 
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Success FactorsPhRMA seeks a proactive and action-oriented individual with a strong orientation toward innovation, professional development, and continuous improvement. This individual will display organization and responsibility for tasks assigned, and impeccable task-tracking. Other success factors include a strong team and collaborative focus, interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non‐technical colleagues.  

Professional Experience / Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field. 
  • 5+ years of experience administering, leveraging, and deploying Microsoft 365 environments, with an emphasis on SharePoint and Teams as drivers of collaborative work.
  • 5+ years of experience in a similar leadership role within IT, focusing on innovation, technology adoption, and user training. Experience managing direct reports and facilitating team development. 
  • Demonstrated experience with Microsoft automation tools, including Power Automate and Logic Apps. 
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, adept at interacting with both technical and non-technical staff. 

Potential Salary

$110,500 - $151,900 per annum. Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors.  

Who we are 
 The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) represents the country’s leading innovative biopharmaceutical research companies, which are laser focused on developing innovative medicines that transform lives and create a healthier world. Together, we are fighting for solutions to ensure patients can access and afford medicines that prevent, treat and cure disease. Over the last decade, PhRMA member companies have invested more than $800 billion in the search for new treatments and cures, and they support nearly five million jobs in the United States.

Connect with PhRMAFor information on how innovative medicines save lives, please visit: 
www.PhRMA.org
www.Innovation.org
www.MAT.org
www.Facebook.com/PhRMA
www.Twitter.com/PhRMA    
 

What we offerIn addition to a highly competitive salary and bonus program, various opportunities for reward and recognition and a platform of extensive benefits, PhRMA is committed to the development and overall wellbeing of our team members.  We offer traditional (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, life, AD&D, LTD, STD, LTC) and enhanced benefits such as parental leave, a well-being program, on-site fitness facility, back-up care, an employee assistance program, and pre-tax commuting benefits.  We also offer a robust 401k plan with employer contributions upon the first day of hire and immediate vesting, a generous paid time off plan, -ten paid holidays (plus inauguration day), half day Fridays preceding holidays, half day Fridays in the summer months and a paid winter break. As an organization, we work remotely on Mondays and Fridays and together in the office on Tuesdays through Thursdays. We also all work remotely in August.

We are committed to the growth and development of our team members and offer many learning opportunities including an integrated onboarding program, best-in-class leadership programming, tuition reimbursement, industry on-site and off-site training, and other management/professional development programs.  Corporate social responsibility is also important to us at PhRMA. Our team members participate in community service activities, fundraising drives and charitable athletic events.  

We are committed to supporting our family of professionals at PhRMA and strive to create programs that help our team members manage the challenges of balancing a fast-paced career with their personal goals. 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

PhRMA provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, genetic information, disability, matriculation, political affiliation or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. 

The job description contains an overview of the activities and duties for this role. Responsibilities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time.


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