[Hiring] IT Director @Mayo Clinic

Role Description

This is a limited tenure position with a projected end date of June 1, 2027. The IT Director will provide strategic and operational leadership for a laboratory IT environment. This role has primary responsibility for building and establishing IT capabilities for a new company and laboratory; operating independently while remaining aligned with Mayo governance, security, and quality standards during the build and early operational phases.

• Accountable for designing, implementing, and operating IT services across core IT and laboratory technology domains, including infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and laboratory systems.
• Services will be delivered through a combination of internal collaboration and managed service provider relationships.
• Responsible for service reliability, regulatory compliance, scalability, financial stewardship, and risk management.
• Serves as the primary technology leader and integrator, translating laboratory business and regulatory requirements into secure, reliable, and compliant technology solutions.
• This position is intended to support the formation, launch, and stabilization of the new company and laboratory.
• As the organization matures, the role is expected to transition to a permanent IT leadership position within a separate company operating independently from Mayo Collaborative Services.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success leading IT operations in laboratory, healthcare, life sciences, or similarly regulated environments.
• Experience spanning network and infrastructure services, enterprise applications, cybersecurity programs, and highly available, mission-critical systems.
• Experience establishing IT capabilities for new entities, joint ventures, or stand-alone operations is strongly preferred.
• Ability to operate with a high degree of independence while effectively aligning technology decisions with a broader enterprise governance, security, and compliance framework.

Requirements

• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship/we will not sponsor or transfer a visa for this position.
• Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F1-STEM OPT extension program.

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.