Associate Director – IT

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Design and implement Kura Oncology's IT strategy while overseeing the IT portfolio.

• Lead digital transformation efforts and incorporate emerging technologies.

• Develop portfolio management frameworks for prioritizing projects, allocating resources, and tracking performance.

• Collaborate with business units and system owners to identify and prioritize IT initiatives.

• Enforce security policies, assess vulnerabilities, conduct audits and risk assessments, and coordinate responses to incidents.

• Create and execute the enterprise AI strategy and roadmap.

• Establish AI governance that encompasses privacy, security, compliance, intellectual property, risk management, and responsible AI practices.

• Oversee the evaluation, selection, and implementation of enterprise AI platforms and tools.

• Develop high-value AI use cases while managing related risks.

• Promote AI adoption through education, training, communication, and change management initiatives.

• Ensure that AI solutions supporting GxP or regulated processes are assessed, documented, validated, and governed.

• Formulate change management strategies and frameworks for IT initiatives and organizational transformations.

• Lead multi-channel IT communications and establish feedback mechanisms.

• Partner with HR and other departments on efforts related to organizational change.

• Verify that GxP-regulated IT systems are implemented, validated, and maintained according to regulatory standards and business processes.

• Create and execute IQ/OQ/PQ validation deliverables in collaboration with Business Systems Owners, IT, and Quality teams.

• Monitor system changes to ensure compliance with change control procedures.

• Assist with internal and external audits, including FDA and EMA evaluations and inspections.

• Prepare compliance documentation, provide audit evidence, and support remediation plans.

• Enhance the IT operating model and uphold governance frameworks and decision-making processes.

• Develop metrics and scorecards to measure IT performance.

• Co-manage the annual IT budget, as well as financial management processes and IT forecasts alongside the Head of IT.

• Report to the Head of IT and assist business system owners with compliance initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical or business field is required.

• At least 8-10 years of progressive experience in IT leadership roles, with a minimum of 5 years in management positions.

• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing enterprise-wide IT strategies that contribute to business value.

• Knowledge of current security practices and standards for mid-sized enterprise IT.

• Extensive experience in portfolio management, including proficiency with portfolio management tools and methodologies.

• Strong background in change management, with a proven track record in overseeing complex organizational changes.

• Expertise in IT financial management, encompassing budgeting, forecasting, cost optimization techniques, and SOX compliance.

• Comprehensive understanding of IT governance frameworks (e.g., COBIT, ITIL) and experience in establishing governance structures.

• Proven ability to effectively communicate with C-level executives, board members, and various stakeholder groups.

• Strong analytical skills with the capability to translate complex technical concepts into business language.

• Experience with digital transformation projects and emerging technologies (e.g., cloud, AI, IoT).

• Track record of building and leading high-performing teams in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.

• Strong negotiation skills with experience in managing vendor relationships and contracts.

• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and keeping up with industry trends and best practices.

• Ability to make decisions regarding assigned programs or functional areas, balance priorities, address routine challenges, and escalate significant or cross-functional decisions as necessary.

• Capability to facilitate cross-functional coordination for assigned programs or initiatives, ensuring alignment and timely delivery of outcomes.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation package

• Bonus opportunities

• 401K with employer contributions

• Generous stock options

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

• 20 days of paid time off (PTO) to start

• 18 holidays (including summer and winter breaks)

• Comprehensive benefits package with various plans available and substantial employer match

• Paid paternity/maternity leave

• Catered lunches in the office

• Home office setup support

• Lifestyle spending stipend

• Commuter stipend (Boston Office)

• Regular social activities for employees, including happy hours, monthly birthday celebrations, Kura Koffee Talks, and more!

• Opportunities for career advancement and development

• Annual target bonus

• Equity options