IT Director - Collaborative Services Lab (Limited Tenure)
Company: Mayo Clinic
Location: Rochester
Posted on: March 22, 2026
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Job Description:
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other
care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work
together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also
dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation
and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your
family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and
advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long,
successful career with Mayo Clinic. Benefits Highlights • 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. Responsibilities 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. The IT Director is 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, with accountability for
service reliability, regulatory compliance, scalability, financial
stewardship, and risk management. The Director serves as the
primary technology leader and integrator, translating laboratory
business and regulatory requirements into secure, reliable, and
compliant technology solutions. This position is a limited-tenure
role 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. The ideal candidate will bring
demonstrated success leading IT operations in laboratory,
healthcare, life sciences, or similarly regulated environments,
with 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. Success in this role requires the
ability to operate with a high degree of independence while
effectively aligning technology decisions with a broader enterprise
governance, security, and compliance framework. This position is
not eligible for visa sponsorship/we will not sponsor or transfer a
visa for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in
the F1-STEM OPT extension program. Qualifications • Bachelor’s
degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Design,
Business, Cybersecurity, Health Informatics). Minimum of 10 years
of progressive leadership experience in at least one of the
following areas: digital health, product development, UX design,
enterprise security, or systems operations. Proven experience
leading large cross-functional teams and managing enterprise-level
initiatives. • Advanced degree (e.g., MS, MBA, MDes, MPH) in a
relevant discipline. • Requires frequent travel including to
national lab facilities and Mayo Collaborative Services
headquarters in Rochester, MN.
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