Associate Director – IT

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $186k - $259k / year

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Kura Oncology, Inc.

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2014

🏥 Healthcare

🍽️ Food & Beverage

💼 Consulting

💰 $125M Post-IPO Debt on 2022-11

Healthcare • Food & Beverage • Consulting

Kura Oncology, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the discovery and development of precision medicines designed to target cancer cells selectively. The company focuses on creating novel therapies aimed at improving patient outcomes in areas with significant unmet medical needs, such as head and neck cancer, lung cancer, and acute leukemias. Kura Oncology conducts clinical trials for its pipeline products, including Ziftomenib and Tipifarnib, to find effective treatments for conditions like Acute Myeloid Leukemia and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma. The company is committed to the promise of precision oncology, striving to improve the quality and longevity of life for cancer patients by combining innovative therapies with existing standards of care.

📋 Description

• Shape and execute Kura Oncology’s IT strategy while managing the IT portfolio. • Drive digital transformation and integrate emerging technologies. • Establish portfolio management frameworks for project prioritization, resource allocation, and performance tracking. • Identify and prioritize IT initiatives with business units and system owners. • Implement security policies, evaluate vulnerabilities, conduct audits and risk assessments, and coordinate incident response. • Develop and execute the enterprise AI strategy and roadmap. • Establish AI governance covering privacy, security, compliance, intellectual property, risk management, and responsible AI. • Lead evaluation, selection, and implementation of enterprise AI platforms and tools. • Develop high-value AI use cases and manage associated risks. • Drive AI adoption through education, training, communications, and change management. • Ensure AI solutions supporting GxP or regulated processes are assessed, documented, validated, and governed. • Develop change management strategies and frameworks for IT initiatives and organizational transformations. • Lead multi-channel IT communications and establish feedback mechanisms. • Collaborate with HR and departments on organizational change efforts. • Ensure GxP-regulated IT systems are implemented, validated, and maintained according to regulatory standards and business processes. • Develop and execute IQ/OQ/PQ validation deliverables with Business Systems Owners, IT, and Quality teams. • Monitor system changes for compliance with change control procedures. • Support internal and external audits, including FDA and EMA audits and inspections. • Prepare compliance documentation, provide audit evidence, and assist with remediation plans. • Refine the IT operating model and maintain governance frameworks and decision-making processes. • Develop IT performance metrics and scorecards. • Co-manage the annual IT budget, financial management processes, and IT forecasts with the Head of IT. • Report to the Head of IT and support business system owners in compliance initiatives.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical or business discipline required. • A minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in IT leadership roles, with at least 5 years in management positions. • Proven track record in developing and implementing enterprise-wide IT strategies that drive business value. • Understanding of current security practices and standards for mid-size enterprise IT. • Extensive experience in portfolio management, including the use of portfolio management tools and methodologies. • Strong background in change management, with demonstrated success in managing complex organizational changes. • Expertise in IT financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, cost optimization techniques, and SOX reporting. • In-depth knowledge of IT governance frameworks (e.g., COBIT, ITIL) and experience implementing governance structures. • Proven ability to communicate effectively with C-level executives, board members, and diverse stakeholder groups. • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business terms. • Experience with digital transformation initiatives and emerging technologies (e.g., cloud, AI, IoT). • Track record of building and leading high-performing teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. • Strong negotiation skills and experience managing vendor relationships and contracts. • Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends and best practices. • Ability to make decisions for assigned programs or functional areas, balance priorities, resolve routine challenges, and escalate high-impact or cross-functional decisions as needed. • Ability to facilitate cross-functional coordination for assigned programs or initiatives, ensuring alignment and timely execution of deliverables.

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive comp package • Bonus • 401K + Employer contributions • Generous stock options • ESPP Plan • 20 days of PTO to start • 18 Holidays (Including Summer & Winter Break) • Generous Benefits Package with a variety of plans available with a substantial employer match • Paid Paternity/Maternity Leave • In-Office Catered lunches • Home Office Setup • Lifestyle Spending Stipend • Commuter Stipend (Boston Office) • Regular employee social activities, including happy hours, monthly birthday celebrations, Kura Koffee Talks, and much more! • Career advancement/ development opportunities • Annual target bonus • Equity