Exelixis · 2 months ago
Director, Cloud Engineering
Alameda, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$204K/yr - $288K/yr
10+ years expExelixis is focused on launching innovative medicines for patients, and they are seeking a Director of Cloud Engineering to lead a portfolio of cloud products. This role involves defining product roadmaps, fostering collaboration, and leading agile product teams to deliver impactful solutions that enhance drug discovery and development.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Define and operate our AWS landing zone, include automation, security and monitoring requirements
Define and operate terraform-based automation platform for deployment and management infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code
Define and manage a set of AWS infrastructure standards for the enterprise to ensure consistency and security across all our AWS cloud environments
Drive improvements that help us to scale through optimization and automation
Act as the technical product owner for key cloud platform services, including cloud infrastructure and automation
Work with other IT teams to map their technical requirements in AWS services
Work with other teams on cost management, including chargeback and detail usage reporting
Define and champion the strategy and roadmap for a portfolio of cloud products
Collaborate closely with IT and business stakeholders to understand their business needs, challenges, and make recommendations to influence strategic opportunities for actionable product roadmaps
Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and technology trends assessment to identify new opportunities to maintain competitive technology utilization
Prioritize product initiatives based on business value, technical feasibility, regulatory compliance, and resource availability and provide recommendations short and long term strategi investments
Lead architecture and design patterns to build solutions correctly and in a secured manner
Oversee the development process from ideation to launch and post-launch optimization and ensure efficient and effective product development processes and may recommend implementation improvements (e.g., Agile Scrum, Kanban)
Own and drive the definition of clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and product specifications, ensuring alignment with overall product vision and business objectives
Partner with engineering, architecture, and quality assurance teams to ensure timely delivery of secure, scalable and high-quality products
Develop partnerships with external vendors and service providers to align internal product roadmaps, delivery timelines and operational excellence standards
Lead a user-centric design approach, leveraging user research, usability testing, and feedback loops to continuously improve the user experience and effectiveness of cloud solutions
Manage and sustain a robust data management & AI practice to protect sensitive information and ensure its accuracy and reliability
Lead cross-functional teams, including Business Analysts, Product Lead(s) and data platform specialists, by cultivating a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement across the data lifecycle
Build strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across the organization to ensure alignment on product vision, priorities, and outcomes
Lead communication and decision-making across product teams, business units, and IT functional groups
Represent the team in leadership forums, strategic planning sessions, and cross-departmental initiatives
Act as a primary liaison between IT and various business functions, translating complex technical concepts into business outcomes and benefits
Ensure operational stability, performance, and security by working closely with other IT teams
Assist in the establishment of governance frameworks for vendor partnerships and third-party software solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, compliance mandates, and business continuity objectives
Help define and enforce processes to ensure all feature releases comply with relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., GxP, HIPAA, GDPR) and internal quality and security standards
Ensure that all product releases meet rigorous quality standards and compliance requirements
Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success, adoption, and business impact of digital solutions, driving continuous improvement based on data
Make recommendations for talent strategy to the team by attracting, developing, and retaining top talent within the team, fostering a high-performance and engaged work environment
Provide leadership and mentorship, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation and continuous growth through coaching, feedback and career development framework
Promote a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and adaptability to evolving technologies and business needs
Contribute to budget planning
Manage budget allocation and financial planning across all product lines in their functional areas of support
Manage through direct team of managers and high-level individual contributors
Coach and train managers and high level individual contributor to ensure retention of highly performing teams
Recruit staff to meet the unit’s immediate objectives and contribute to succession planning to meet longer term objectives
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in a relevant field and 11 years of related experience; or
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 13 years of related experience; or
Equivalent combination of education and experience
Technical certification may be required
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in IT, with at least 6 years in a leadership role focused on cloud infrastructure and / or platforms
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 cloud products that drive significant business value
Proven ability to architect and operate large and complex AWS environments
Deep, hands-on expertise in AWS services
Proficiency with GitHub, including GitHub actions
Proficiency with continuous integration / continuous deployment tools and processes
Experience with regulatory frameworks and compliance in a GxP environment
Comprehensive level knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Advanced understanding of product management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Kanban) and product lifecycle management
Intermediate level knowledge of modern development and deployment practices of continuous integration and continuous deployment
Intermediate level knowledge with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools, especially Terraform
Intermediate level knowledge with cloud and infrastructure automation
Preferred
Proficiency with Ansible or Chef a plus
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
Receive 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
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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
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