IT Manager

Ready to take ownership of IT at SmartCella? Can you combine strategic thinking with hands-on expertise to solve challenges, shape our IT direction and turn ideas into practical improvements?

You will take operational responsibility for our application portfolio, information security and use of technology. Working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders, you will establish processes and routines, manage incidents and oversee infrastructure to keep IT secure, reliable and cost-effective. The role combines broad ownership with practical problem-solving and the opportunity to drive IT-related improvements across the business. Reports to the CFO.

Where you’ll make an impact

• Take ownership of SmartCella’s IT architecture, solutions and technical environments.

• Develop and maintain our IT and information security strategy, roadmap, policies and guidelines to meet business needs, legal standards and medical technology regulatory requirements.

• Identify, assess and mitigate IT and information security risks.

• Manage day-to-day IT operations, including end-user support, incident management, technical support and maintenance of local applications.

• Manage supplier relationships at strategic, tactical and operational levels.

• Act as the main contact for external parties on IT and information security matters.

• Advise the management team and wider business on IT matters, including new solutions, applications and platforms.

• Lead IT-related business development projects and drive change.

01What you bring

To succeed in this role, you bring:

• An academic degree and at least five years of experience in a similar role, combining strategic and operational responsibilities within an international business.

• Broad IT knowledge, including software lifecycle management, sourcing and implementation.

• Up-to-date knowledge of market trends and technology developments.

• Experience managing service agreements and procuring software and IT services.

• Project management experience and familiarity with different project management methods.

• Proven experience in IT operations or a similar role, including vendor management.

• Solid knowledge of IT infrastructure components and hands-on experience in application and user support.

• Fluency in both spoken and written Swedish and English.

Additional experience we value: Experience in biotech or life sciences, in a listed company or in an IT role within a regulated business is an advantage.

You are self-motivated, structured and analytical, with a collaborative, down-to-earth approach. You understand business needs, identify opportunities for improvement and enjoy taking ownership of the IT function while rolling up your sleeves when needed. You translate business needs into technical requirements and explain technical topics in clear, accessible language.

Ready to take ownership and make an impact? We would love to hear from you. Submit your application today! We review applications on an ongoing basis and aim to fill the position as soon as possible.

he SmartCella group consist of SmartCella Holding AB, SmartWise Sweden AB and SmartCella Solutions AB with a total of 38 employees from 11 nationalities. We are a global drug delivery company pioneering innovative delivery solutions for targeted therapies, such as the Extroducer® (an endovascular delivery device that enables direct injection to hard-to-reach organs and tumors). We are an international and diverse team of scientists, visionary innovators, and experienced business leaders, dedicated to shaping the future of targeted therapies.