Senior Director, IT Applications & Data

Encoded Therapeutics
South San Francisco, CA
Job Description
Encoded Therapeutics Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing one-time precision genetic medicines for severe monogenic and common neurological disorders. The Senior Director, IT Applications & Data will lead the vision, roadmap, and execution for Encoded's enterprise applications and data capabilities, with an emphasis on enabling practical, secure, and scalable AI capabilities across the business.

Requirements

  • BS in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field, or commensurate work experience.
  • 12+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including responsibility for enterprise applications, data strategy, and cross-functional technology delivery in a life sciences environment.
  • Demonstrated success leading enterprise application portfolios that include ERP, HRIS, quality, regulatory, clinical, manufacturing and research platforms;
  • Technical expertise in platforms including Veeva (Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, Medical, Commercial Vaults), NetSuite (Financials and Supply Chain/Mfg), Coupa (procurement and CLM) and Benchling (research LIMS);
  • Experience identifying and enabling AI and automation use cases in an enterprise setting, with sound judgment regarding governance, risk and responsible adoption.
  • Proven ability to engage effectively with executive stakeholders and translate business strategy into technology roadmaps, investment priorities, and measurable outcomes.
  • Strong program and project delivery skills across business analysis, solution design, implementation, validation, release management, training, and organizational change management.
  • Track record of building, mentoring, and scaling high-performing internal teams and external partner ecosystems.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and prioritization skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical audiences in a fast-paced biotech environment.
  • Experience with modern BI, data warehousing and analytics capabilities.
  • Experience scaling applications and compliance from clinical to commercial
  • Strong understanding of regulatory compliance requirements, including GxP, privacy and SOX; public company experience a plus

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package, including competitive employer premium contributions
  • Meaningful stock option grants
  • PTO, sick time, and holiday pay
  • Generous Parental Leave program
  • Pre-tax medical and dependent care programs
  • STD, LTD, Life and AD&D
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Team-building events
  • Fully stocked kitchen
  • Fitness center at our SF office
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