Director IT

General information

Director IT

Location: Leiden (NL) | Hours: 36-40 per week

 

This role is based in the Netherlands. Applicants must be eligible to work in the Netherlands.

 

As Director IT, you are responsible for leading and managing HAL Allergy’s IT function in an efficient, secure, and future-proof way. You provide strategic leadership to the IT organization and ensure that all IT systems, infrastructure, and services support the company’s objectives.

 

You oversee technology operations, drive the implementation of new IT systems and policies, and advise the Board on technological developments. Your goal is to ensure that IT solutions are effective and operate within agreed budgets, timelines, and specifications.

Your tasks

Strategic Leadership

  • Provide strategic guidance on technology trends and emerging developments and assess their impact on the organization
  • Align IT initiatives with the overall business strategy in close collaboration with the management team
  • Ensure optimal team structure and capacity to achieve company objectives

IT Operations Management

  • Optimize HAL Allergy’s IT infrastructure to ensure performance, stability, and scalability
  • Lead internal IT project teams and ensure delivery of milestones and objectives
  • Analyze business requirements across departments and translate them into technology solutions
  • Oversee IT operations of all HAL affiliates, ensuring compliance with HAL Allergy IT guidelines and up-to-date local IT environments
  • Select and procure cost-effective hardware, software, and IT services
  • Identify needs for system upgrades or new solutions and report to senior management
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and manage cost-efficient contracts
     

Team Leadership & Management

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing IT team
  • Set clear performance objectives, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance reviews
  • Foster a collaborative, professional, and innovative working environment
  • Define IT job descriptions and training matrices and support continuous development of the team
     

Information Security & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards, including NIS2
  • Identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities and increase organizational security maturity (target level 3.0)
  • Establish, maintain, and test disaster recovery and business continuity plans
     

Technical Support & Service Delivery

  • Ensure effective and efficient IT support for all employees
  • Implement and maintain IT service management (ITSM) processes and tools
  • Monitor service performance and continuously improve service delivery metrics
You have
  • ·Master’s degree with a strong IT focus
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant IT experience, preferably in a highly regulated environment
  • Proven experience in IT system analysis, implementation, and evaluation
  • Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure and technology operations
  • Experience managing IT budgets
  • Demonstrated people management experience (teams of 10+ professionals)
  • Solid project management experience
Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate is a strategic and hands-on IT leader who combines strong technical expertise with clear business insight. You have a proven track record in leading IT organizations, translating business objectives into robust, secure, and scalable IT solutions. You are comfortable operating at board level, advising on technological developments while ensuring reliable day-to-day IT operations.

 

You are results-driven, structured, and decisive, with a strong focus on governance, security, and continuity. You manage budgets, timelines, and stakeholders with confidence, and you know how to prioritize in a complex, regulated environment. As a people leader, you inspire and develop your team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. You are forward-looking, pragmatic, and committed to building a future-proof IT landscape that supports HAL Allergy’s long-term strategy.

Our offer
  • You will be part of a steadily growing and dynamic biopharmaceutical company offering a great environment for self-starters.
  • A culture that is characterized by entrepreneurial spirit and a friendly and helpful atmosphere. The patient’s well-being is always our top priority. This combination is the basis for an interesting and challenging environment.
  • You will be working in our dynamic headquarters in Leiden, where we work on the full project pipeline from development to commercial production.
  • Being part of a company that is geared towards helping people live happier and healthier lives.
  • A competitive salary that matches your responsibilities and experience.
  • A 13th month salary
  • 30 leave days.
  • Company contribution to a pension package and health insurance.
 
Your application
We look forward to hearing from you! We are interested in your CV, but we also want to find out more about your ambitions, your personality and what drives you to apply. So be sure to include a brief cover letter telling us why you are a match for this position. The application process consists of an introduction by the Recruiter, two interviews either via video call or live at our office in Leiden with the Hiring Manager and/or a Department Specialist followed by contract negotiations. Depending on the vacancy, an assessment could be part of the process.
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HAL Allergy, for those who seek pharmaceutical innovation
HAL Allergy is one of the European top players in the development, production and distribution of allergen immunotherapies for the treatment and prevention of allergic diseases. We focus on the development and manufacturing of modified allergen extracts for the therapeutic and diagnostic purposes of respiratory and food allergies. With all our activities the patient's well-being is always top of mind. At Hall Allergy we foster open discussions, an entrepreneurial spirit and close collaborations within the teams and with our international colleagues summing up to more than 300 highly specialized people across various positions. If you too would like to become a part of an innovative and challenging pharmaceutical manufacturer, then this is your perfect opportunity!
HAL Allergy is headquartered in Leiden, where all disciplines work under one roof, from development to sales. We work in an informal, culturally diverse organization with room for growth and continued personal development. HAL Allergy is located in the middle of the thriving and energetic Leiden Bio Science Park, the largest innovation district of the Netherlands in the field of Life Sciences & Health. The central train station and the ancient city center of Leiden are just a 5 minute bike ride away from our office.