Lexeo Therapeutics

Manager, IT and Cybersecurity

Lexeo Therapeutics  •  New York City, NY (Hybrid)  •  18 days ago
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Job Description

The Manager, IT & Cybersecurity will lead day-to-day corporate IT operations and cybersecurity execution, ensuring reliable, secure, and scalable technology services for the business. Reporting to the CFO this role manages operational priorities, drives continuous improvement, and partners across functions to align technology support with organizational needs. 
This individual will work closely with the Managed Service Provider (MSP), oversee end‑user computing tools including M365, laptops, AV systems, and security infrastructure, and serve as a trusted partner to teams across Lexeo. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced, growing biotechnology environment and is equally comfortable troubleshooting immediate issues and implementing process improvements, including the responsible use of AI to optimize ticket triage/knowledge management and accelerate issue resolution, that support future growth. 

Primary Responsibilities

  • Manage the day‑to‑day relationship and performance of the MSP to ensure delivery of high‑quality, cost‑effective IT services
  • Coordinate IT equipment provisioning and maintenance for employees and contractors, including laptops, printers, and communication tools
  • Ensure effective IT service desk operations, user lifecycle workflows, and asset and license management
  • Provide direct technical support as needed to employees and consultants across the organization
  • Deliver IT and cybersecurity training and communicate updates, best practices, and process improvements
  • Perform regular account and access audits and ensure enforcement of least‑privilege principles
  • Manage monitoring, maintenance, and support of security tools, systems, and service provider relationships
  • Support development and continuous improvement of documentation, procedures, and the information security program
  • Partner with cross‑functional teams to identify opportunities for automation, optimization, and efficiency
  • Stay current on emerging technologies, cybersecurity risks, and industry best practices to make informed recommendations 

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • At least 6 years of experience in IT operations, including hands‑on leadership in a growing organization
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
  • Strong expertise in Microsoft technologies, M365, and PC environments
  • Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles, data privacy standards, and compliance frameworks
  • Experience managing IT projects and implementing infrastructure across diverse technologies
  • Proficiency in systems administration, networking, security tools, databases, storage systems, and communication technologies
  • Demonstrated ability to optimize support systems and workflows including use of responsible AI capabilities
  • Strong critical thinking, decision‑making, and prioritization skills
  • Service‑oriented mindset with excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication abilities 
About Lexeo
Lexeo Therapeutics is a clinical-stage genetic medicine company headquartered in New York City, pioneering cardiac genetic medicine candidates to treat the root causes of inherited cardiovascular diseases. Our lead program, LX2006, targets cardiomyopathy associated with Friedreich’s Ataxia and anchors a broader pipeline addressing genetically defined conditions such as hypertrophic and arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathies. Backed by a strong financial foundation, Lexeo is positioned to translate groundbreaking science into durable clinical impact.  
Our work culture is a hybrid model with 2 days/week in the New York City office and 3 days working from home.
Lexeo Therapeutics is an EEO employer committed to an exciting, diverse, and enriching work environment.
Lexeo Therapeutics

About Lexeo Therapeutics

Based in New York City, Lexeo Therapeutics is a clinical-stage genetic medicines company dedicated to transforming healthcare by applying pioneering science to fundamentally change how disease is treated. Building on groundbreaking research from Weill Cornell Medicine and the University of California San Diego, Lexeo partners with preeminent institutions on the cutting edge of gene therapy research. Using a stepwise development approach, Lexeo is leveraging early proof-of-concept functional and biomarker data to advance a pipeline of cardiovascular and APOE4 associated Alzheimer's disease programs, and is led by pioneers and experts with decades of collective experience in genetic medicines, rare disease drug development, manufacturing and commercialization.

For more information, please visit www.lexeotx.com.

Industry
Biotech & Life Sciences
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
New York, New York
Year Founded
2018
Website
lexeotx.com
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