Exelixis · 2 months ago
Senior Staff IT Product Lead - Digital Applications
Alameda, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$163K/yr - $232K/yr
7+ years expExelixis is a company focused on launching innovative medicines for patients, and they are seeking a Senior Staff IT Product Lead - Digital Applications to lead a portfolio of critical digital products. This role is essential for driving strategy, development, and operational excellence within the digital application ecosystem, ensuring alignment with business objectives and enhancing user experience.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Own two or more digital products coupled with a thorough understanding and execution of the vision and strategy for those digital products within the Digital Applications job family (e.g., Clinical Trials Applications, R&D Informatics, Commercial Operations Platforms)
Own two or more digital products and work with business owners and stakeholders to gather user needs and drive the development of product requirements and user stories
Support other leads in market research and technology reviews to support product planning and identify potential areas for improvement
Own and support the evaluation of product initiatives by helping assess business value, technical feasibility, and compliance considerations
Own the architecture and design of one or two products and ensure digital solutions are aligned with enterprise design and security standards
Own product development activities across one or more digital products through the lifecycle—from concept to launch and post-launch support—using Agile practices (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)
Own the drafting of user stories and acceptance criteria across two or more digital products
Own the collaboration with engineering, architecture, and QA teams to support the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-quality digital applications
Own the coordination with vendors and service providers to support product delivery timelines and operational needs across two or more digital products
Own the user experience improvements across one or more Digital products by incorporating feedback from usability testing and end user research
Support communication between IT and business teams by helping translate technical concepts into business-friendly language across two or more functional areas
Build working relationships with stakeholders to support alignment on product goals and deliverables across two or more functional areas
Actively contribute in team meetings and cross-functional discussions to stay aligned on priorities and progress
Own the planning sessions and provide input on product-related decisions as appropriate to two or more digital products
Ownership in maintaining the stability, performance, and security of digital applications in collaboration with IT operations and infrastructure teams
Ownership in managing vendor interactions and support the use of third-party software solutions
Ownership in supporting compliance efforts by helping ensure product features and processes meet regulatory and internal standards (e.g., GxP, HIPAA, GDPR)
Ownership to quality assurance activities to help ensure product deliverables meet expectations to two or more digital products
Ownership in the Implementation and maintenance of robust data management & AI practices to protect sensitive information and ensure its accuracy and reliability to two or more digital products
Ownership in monitoring product performance metrics and KPIs to support continuous improvement efforts to two or more digital products
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related discipline and 9 years of related experience; or
Master's degree in mathematics or statistics or engineering and 7 years of related experience
PhD degree in a related discipline and 5 years of related experience; or
Equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting Enterprise IT enabling business functions
Minimum of 7+ years of progressive experience in IT, focused on digital applications or product management within the life science or pharmaceutical industry
Proven experience in leading product development teams in an agile/product-centric operating model is essential
Strong understanding of the drug discovery or clinical development, or commercialization lifecycle within a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company
Demonstrated success in defining and delivering complex digital products that drive significant business value
Experience with one of the mentioned specific technologies or platforms as relevant to the specific role, [e.g., SaaS platforms (Veeva, SalesForce) or cloud solutions (AWS, Azure), or functional capabilities specific to business function such as LIMS, SAP ERP, EDC, CTMS, CRM systems widely used in pharma]
Experience with regulatory frameworks and compliance in a GxP environment
Exceptional leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate diverse teams
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization
Deep understanding of product management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Kanban) and product lifecycle management
Solid technical acumen with the ability to understand complex IT architectures and development processes
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Benefits
401k plan with generous company contributions
Group medical, dental and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Discretionary annual bonus program
Sales-based incentive plan
Opportunity to purchase company stock
Long-term incentives
15 accrued vacation days in their first year
17 paid holidays including a company-wide winter shutdown in December
Up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year
Company
Exelixis
Exelixis works is focused on discovering, developing and commercializing therapies for the treatment of cancer and other serious diseases.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$514MKey Investors
Deerfield
2015-07-23Post Ipo Equity· $135M
2012-02-16Post Ipo Equity· $65M
2010-06-03Post Ipo Debt· $160M
Leadership Team
Michael Morrissey
President and CEO
Christopher Senner
Executive Vice President and CFO
Recent News
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