At Avalo (ahh-vah'-low), we are 100% focused on developing treatments for immune-mediated inflammatory diseases with large unmet needs that affect millions worldwide. Our strategy is to develop medicines that target the IL-1β pathway, which is a central driver of the inflammatory process.
We share a commitment to teamwork, passion for science, and dedication to patients suffering from acute and chronic inflammatory disorders. Our collective expertise in discovery, development, and regulatory approvals is evidenced in our strong individual track records of advancing multiple therapeutic programs to successful commercialization.
Position Summary:
The Associate Director/Director of IT will be a key contributor in shaping and advancing Avalo's IT capabilities in a highly regulated biotech/pharmaceutical environment. This role combines strategic ownership with hands-on execution across infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud services, digital workplace technologies, and business systems. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in Microsoft 365 and digital workplace technologies, sound judgment, and the ability to partner effectively across scientific and corporate functions to deliver secure, scalable, and fit-for-purpose technology solutions that support business growth.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Implement and continuously improve Avalo's Information Security program ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements (SOX, GxP, FDA, and other relevant regulatory standards). Ensure Avalo maintains a strong cyber posture, security first, and cyber aware culture.
- Ensure Avalo's infrastructure and cloud computing are properly architecture and scaled to support Avalo's growth.
- Lead the implementation and ongoing optimization of cloud-based applications, infrastructure, and services to support business growth, scalability, and operational resilience.
- Manage infrastructure including Video/Audio conference systems, and data governance. Ensure infrastructure solutions are compliant with corporate policies/standards and relevant regulations.
- Ensure changes to Avalo Information Systems adhere to the regulatory and compliance requirement.
- Oversee secure endpoint configuration and management in collaboration with Managed Service Provider.
- Keeps up-to-date with relevant technology to ensure fit-for-purpose, scalable technology implemented to support Avalo's growth.
- Serve as the system owner and administrator of Avalo business systems ensure technology/systems properly managed and maintained. Partners with business owners ensure the proper control of system access and content management.
- Serve as an escalation point for complex technology issues, ensuring timely resolution and a high-quality end-user experience in partnership with internal stakeholders and external service providers.
- Drive user adoption of enterprise technologies by developing practical guidance, training, and support resources that improve employee experience and effective system use.
- Develop and configure solutions from conceptualization to stabilization using various computer platforms.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered; Master's degree a plus.
- 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.
Additional Skills, Knowledge, and/or Abilities:
- Proactive, adaptable, and customer-focused mindset.
- Ability to balance strategic priorities with operational demands.
- Ability to deliver with limited resources and short timeline. And able to manage multiple initiatives at once with good sense of priority setting.
- Strong ownership and sense of urgency in responding to business needs.
- Strong problem and issue resolution skills.
- Technical savvy with ability to quickly master new technology and system.
- Demonstrated technical, organizational, project management skills.
Other Requirements:
- Onsite a minimum of 3 days per week.
- Availability to respond to urgent business or system issues outside standard business hours on an as-needed basis.
About Avalo Therapeutics
Avalo Therapeutics is a clinical stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing therapeutics targeting the IL-1β pathway for immune-mediated inflammatory diseases. Avalo is advancing its lead anti-IL-1β monoclonal antibody (mAb) drug candidate, abdakibart, into a phase 3 registrational program in hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), a chronic inflammatory skin condition that affects an estimated 1–4% of the population globally. Avalo is pursuing additional development opportunities in IL-1β driven indications. Avalo is also developing AVTX-010, a long-acting next-generation anti-IL-1β mAb. For more information about Avalo, please visit www.avalotx.com.
ATTENTION: External Agencies and Placement Firms
A member of the Avalo Human Resources Department will contact an agency directly if an open position is eligible to be sourced from an outside recruiting service. Avalo does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All agencies/recruiters must have a written agreement/SOW in place with Avalo and prior to submitting any resume or CV.
All resumes must be submitted through the appropriate process. Any resumes submitted without an agreement and/or any resumes sent unsolicited through e-mail accounts of Avalo employees will be considered outside of the appropriate process, do not imply or create any obligation on our part, do not impart any restrictions on Avalo with respect to the hiring of any persons whose resumes are so submitted and are not eligible for placement fees.
