CIO

CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

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The Chief Information Officer (CIO) will provide vision and leadership in developing and achieving a long-term technology strategy for the company that aligns with company business goals and objectives. The CIO will directly supervise all Informatics Department personnel and will be responsible for all computer hardware, software and data. 

Position requirements:

• Masters degree required with a Doctorate Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Business Administration or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of seven years’ experience managing and/or directing an IT operation.
• Knowledge and minimum of five years of experience working in healthcare or biotechnology informatics.
• Basic knowledge of genetics is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Work with department heads and senior company leadership to devise and prioritize annual and multi-year informatics goals. 
• Achieve these goals while meeting project milestones and deadlines by utilizing appropriate project management techniques and tools including:

• Directing and coordinating the daily activities of team members.
• Ensuring user needs are understood regarding all projects.
• Ensuring proper testing has been completed prior to implementation.

• Recruit, retain, supervise and motivate all Informatics Department personnel.
• Guide the development, implementation, support, maintenance, enhancement, and integration of high quality internally-written software. 
• Investigate, purchase, install and integrate appropriate externally-developed software.
• Build, maintain and secure databases that will store critical externally and internally-derived data. 
• Research, plan, purchase and install new computer hardware as necessary and appropriate.
• Develop, review, and certify all back-up and disaster recovery procedures and plans.
• Ensure the security of the information systems, communication lines, and equipment.
• Stay abreast of the human genetics and biotechnology industries to ensure the most up-to-date and cutting edge software, hardware, and technologies are in place.
• Develop, implement and maintain user training programs. Provide directly or arrange new user training and advanced training for existing users.

Benefits:

• Excellent compensation
• Compressive health, dental, disability and life insurance
• 401k and profit-sharing plan
• Paid vacation and holidays
• An employee fitness incentive plan

Environment: 

• Marshfield, Wisconsin -- ranked fifth best place to live and raise a family in America. (2010-Forbes.com)
• Outstanding public schools and continuous educational opportunities.
• Affordable housing and world-class health care facilities: St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield Medical Research Foundation and Marshfield Clinic.

To Apply:  Submit our online employment application located in the Careers tab on our website, www.preventiongenetics.com and attach a brief cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts.

PreventionGenetics

Human Resources

3800 S. Business Park Ave.

Marshfield, WI  54449

Phone:  715-387-0484 (ext. 162 or 115)

Email:  hr@preventiongenetics.com

PreventionGenetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer