IT Business Partner, Neuromodulation Business Unit at LivaNova

Join us today and make a difference in people's lives!About LivaNova:LivaNova is a global medical technology company built on nearly five decades of experience and a relentless commitment to improving the lives of patients around the world. Our advanced technologies and breakthrough treatments provide meaningful solutions for the benefit of patients, healthcare professionals, and healthcare systems.  The company is listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol “ LIVN .”  LivaNova is headquartered in London (UK) with a presence in over 100 countries and a team of more than 3,000 employees worldwide.As pioneers of the VNS (Vagus Nerve Stimulation) Therapy system, LivaNova continues to advance medical device solutions for patients affected by Drug-Resistant Epilepsy (DRE) and Difficult-to-Treat Depression (DTD).  There are 3 million people in the U.S. alone and one on three people with epilepsy are drug resistant.  People with severe seizures have, on average, a shorter life expectancy and an increased risk of cognitive impairment particularly if the seizures developed in early childhood.  VNS Therapy for DRE is delivered through a device that sends mild pulses to the vagus nerve at regular intervals throughout the day in an effort to prevent seizures.Position Summary:This senior IT executive role is one of the CIO's trusted partners in leading IT to become a business-oriented organization. The IT Business Partner has the primary responsibility of working closely with Neuromodulation president and senior leadership team to deliver business value through technology streamlining and innovation. This includes creation and management of technology strategy, and execution of related programs and practices that drive measurable business outcomes for Neuromodulation business unit. This role involves working with cross functional teams to drive alignment on strategy; developing talent and mature culture of innovation, collaboration and accountability; building trust and managing deliverables; and evolving technology capabilities.General Responsibilities:Partners with Business Unit (BU) President and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) in providing technology vision and direction for the BU that is aligned with overall IT vision and enterprise roadmap.This role needs to have a broad understanding of the full range of strategic business transformation, technology evolution and innovation and data and analytics capabilities, and the ability to communicate these concepts, methods and techniques in ways easily understood by other stakeholders.Provide strategic direction and oversight for the design, development, operation and support of technology capabilities that drives business value.Works with the CIO and business leadership team, providing broad insight to IT domains and capabilities in support of BU specific business decisions.Is responsible for driving focus and prioritization of all BU initiatives through establishing strategic planning and governance principles and processes.Oversees the execution of high-impact, strategic programs, or digital transformation initiatives.Stays current with developments in new market trends and innovations in technology and the leadership of enterprise IT.Responsible for developing and managing strategic vendor and partnership relationships.Oversees the development and maintenance of IT policies, procedures, methodologies, and governance — as well as performance management frameworks and metrics — to ensure the IT organization delivers value to the BU in alignment with enterprise priorities.Key player in IT workforce strategy development and management, including the sourcing, training, and development of staff.Establishes and implements continuous improvement programs for the IT organization.Drives and facilitates effective collaboration and communications between the IT organization and the user and customer communities.Is responsible for directing the preparation, review and consolidation of business plans and budgets for the IT organization.Directs technology specific risk evaluation and compliance management processes working closely with those business leaders.Build partnerships with executive leadership to establish the vision for managing data as a business asset — to exploit data and analytics capabilities to maximize the value derived from data assets.Define technology framework that is aligned with evolving regulatory, privacy and security requirementsFoster the creation of a data-driven culture, related competencies and data literacy across the enterprise. Lead these transformation efforts by working closely with IT Leadership Team (ITLT).Establish and maintain trust in data assets by instituting governance mechanisms for data and algorithms used for analysis, analytical applications and automated decision making.Skills and Experience:Minimum 10 years of progressive IT experience.Demonstrated experience and success in senior leadership roles in technology management and strong executive presence with an ability to interface with all members of the executive management team.Degree in related field, or equivalent work- or education-related experience.Experience successfully executing programs and building partnerships that meet the objectives of excellence in a dynamic business environment.Knowledge and understanding of relevant legal and regulatory requirements, such as: Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), FDA and EMEA regulations, etc.Knowledge and understanding of cloud technologies like Azure, CRM technologies like Salesforce, ERP technologies like SAP are preferred.Up-to-date knowledge of methodologies and trends in both business and IT.Ability to travel (Domestic/Global) 30-40% and work in a 24/7 environment across multiple time zones.Understands a wide range of technologies, including CRM, ERP, business intelligence, cloud computing, etc.Strong business orientation with broad experience in this or relevant industries.Strong problem solving and decision-making skills with excellent written and verbal communications skills. Superb leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to function in a collaborative way and build trust.A superior customer orientation, including an understanding of the advantages of partnering and alliance building (internal and external to the enterprise).Possess the highest personal and professional standards and integrity.Education:Minimum 10 years of progressive IT experienceBachelors Degree in any field or equivalent experienceTravel Requirements:Ability to travel (Domestic/Global) 30-40% and work in a 24/7 environment across multiple time zones.Compensation & Benefits:A reasonable estimate of the salary for this position is $124,250-206,750/yr. + discretionary annual bonus.  Pay ranges may vary by location.Health benefits – Medical, Dental, VisionPersonal and Vacation TimeRetirement & Savings Plan (401K)Employee Stock Purchase PlanTraining & Education AssistanceBonus Referral ProgramService AwardsEmployee Recognition ProgramFlexible Work SchedulesOur commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:LivaNova values equality and celebrates diversity. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair, transparent and free from unlawful discrimination.Our selection process is driven by the key demands/requirements for the role rather than bias or discrimination on the basis of a candidate’s sex, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job-related disability/handicap or medical condition, family status, sexual orientation, religion, color, ethnicity, race or any other legally protected classification. Notice to third party agencies:Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Services Agreement, we will not consider, or agree to, payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event that a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, we explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.Beware of Job Scams:Please beware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons posing as LivaNova recruiters or employees. The scammers may attempt to solicit confidential, personal information, such as a social security number, or your financial information. LivaNova will never ask for fees prior/during/after the application process, nor will we ask for banking details or personal financial information in return for the assurance of employment. If you are concerned that an offer of employment might be a scam or that the recruiter is not legitimate, please verify by searching for “See Open Jobs” on , and check that all recruitment emails come from an @livanova.com email address.SummaryLocation: Houston, Texas, United StatesType: Full time