Senior Director, IT G&A
Categories: Information Technology
Crinetics is a pharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California that develops much-needed therapies for people with rare endocrine diseases. We were founded by a dedicated team of scientists with the simple belief that better therapies developed from rigorous innovation can lead to better lives. Our work continues to make a real difference in the lives of patients. We have a prolific discovery engine and robust pipeline across preclinical and clinical development. We are driven by science with a patient-centric and team-oriented culture. This is an exciting time to join Crinetics as we shape our organization into the world’s premier fully integrated endocrine company from discovery to patients. Come join our team as we transform the lives of others.
Position Summary:
Business Solution Manager for G&A. The role of the Senior Director, G&A IT is to evolve and grow the Crinetics technology applications and technology platforms used throughout the G&A (HR, Acct, Legal, etc) functions through strategy, process improvement, feature expansion, new product ideas, design, and implementation of innovative solutions. This role will effectively lead business facing application[MM1] projects by collaborating with all G&A functions, internal IT teams, and external partners/vendors to ideate, develop and deliver strategic solutions. In addition, this role is responsible for leading the deployment and adoption of the Crinetics HRIS, Legal, and Financial applications/platforms. Successful candidates will have the combination of senior level G&A IT leadership experience, business acumen, strategic IT alignment, project management capabilities, product management skills, and technical expertise. Will have also led the implementation of enterprise scale G&A focused applications (HRIS, ERP, etc).
Business Solution Manager for G&A. The role of the Senior Director, G&A IT is to evolve and grow the Crinetics technology applications and technology platforms used throughout the G&A (HR, Acct, Legal, etc) functions through strategy, process improvement, feature expansion, new product ideas, design, and implementation of innovative solutions. This role will effectively lead business facing application[MM1] projects by collaborating with all G&A functions, internal IT teams, and external partners/vendors to ideate, develop and deliver strategic solutions. In addition, this role is responsible for leading the deployment and adoption of the Crinetics HRIS, Legal, and Financial applications/platforms. Successful candidates will have the combination of senior level G&A IT leadership experience, business acumen, strategic IT alignment, project management capabilities, product management skills, and technical expertise. Will have also led the implementation of enterprise scale G&A focused applications (HRIS, ERP, etc).
Position Location: Onsite role in San Diego, CA
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
These may include but are not limited to:
These may include but are not limited to:
- Create long-term, multi-year strategic roadman for applications, services, and systems to support all Crinetics G&A functions
- Develop and document detailed project timelines, identifying key points of intersection for different stakeholder groups
- Lead the build out and operational support efforts (aligned with the Operations Team) of our G&A IT Infrastructure
- Develop and manage the G&A IT budget and align with the overall IT and G&A functions
- Coordinate, implement, and communicate G&A business needs into technical requirements and use cases
- Lead the implementation of HRIS, Expense Management, Data Warehouse, and other technology projects in the G&A space
- Advise G&A functions by providing technical and strategic direction to identify and address business issues and opportunities that can be enhanced with technology
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of data integrations within and external to G&A functions
- Ensure application and technology investments support[MM2] business objectives and applicable regulatory guidelines
- Lead initiatives to analyze complex business processes within G&A to be solved with automated systems, including AI/ML
- Be a subject matter expert for both application and data integration within the G&A function
- Solicit external expert input and evaluate technical design options when required
- Plan, manage and control the activities of a team that provides technical expertise in identifying, evaluating and developing systems and processes
- Identify gaps and provide technical expertise in business requirements for system functional specifications and scale new and current systems, processes and procedures to meet business requirements
- Configure system settings and options; plan and execute unit, integration and acceptance testing to meet Crinetics business requirements
- Build, manage, coach and mentor direct reports to develop their career growth
- Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience:
Required:
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in LifeScience, Information Technology or Computer Science, Masters preferred
- 15+ years operational or systems support experience in an environment that has significant technical infrastructure
- 12+ years of leading high functioning, matrixed teams delivering high value solutions to G&A functions (HR, Finance/Acct, etc) within LifeScience organizations
- 5+ years experience in implementing and supporting HRIS Systems
- Experience acting as liaison between G&A functions and technical teams in a Commercial stage biotech/pharma organization
- Have delivered a large transformational project to a G&A business function within a Pharmaceutical/Biotech organization
- Proactive problem solving and project management skills
- Strong relationship building skills with senior leaders in HR, Acct, etc.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proven track record of clear and practical judgment
- Able to multi-task in a busy business environment
- Well organized with strong attention to detail
- Ability and willingness to adapt to shifting priorities
- Highly accountable and self-motivated
- Constant drive for improvement
- Experience with Waterfall and agile software development methodologies
- Deep understanding of application and systems architecture with ability to develop and implement systems consistent with enterprise architectural standards
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Physical Activities: On a continuous basis, sit at desk for a long period of time; intermittently answer telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means. Some walking and lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required. The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities.
Physical Activities: On a continuous basis, sit at desk for a long period of time; intermittently answer telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means. Some walking and lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required. The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities.
Travel:
You may be required to travel for up to 5% of your time.
You may be required to travel for up to 5% of your time.
The Anticipated Base Salary Range: $180,000 – $240,000
In addition to your base pay, our total rewards program consists of a discretionary annual target bonus, stock options, ESPP, and 401k match. We also provide top-notch health insurance plans for employees (and their families) to include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 20 days of PTO, 10 paid holidays, and a winter company shutdown.
In addition to your base pay, our total rewards program consists of a discretionary annual target bonus, stock options, ESPP, and 401k match. We also provide top-notch health insurance plans for employees (and their families) to include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 20 days of PTO, 10 paid holidays, and a winter company shutdown.
The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience and education. Crinetics Pharmaceuticals is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Crinetics is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion or similar philosophical beliefs, disability, marital and civil union status, age, genetic information, veteran status or any personal attribute or characteristic that is protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
Crinetics is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion or similar philosophical beliefs, disability, marital and civil union status, age, genetic information, veteran status or any personal attribute or characteristic that is protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
Vaccination requirement:
Following extensive monitoring, research, consideration of business implications, and advice from internal and external experts, Crinetics requires that all employees and contractors be fully vaccinated and have received the COVID-19 vaccines as a condition of employment. “Full vaccination” is defined as two weeks after both doses of a two-dose vaccine or two weeks since a single-dose vaccine has been administered. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, either because of a sincerely held religious belief or a medical condition or disability that prevents them from being vaccinated, can request a reasonable accommodation.
Following extensive monitoring, research, consideration of business implications, and advice from internal and external experts, Crinetics requires that all employees and contractors be fully vaccinated and have received the COVID-19 vaccines as a condition of employment. “Full vaccination” is defined as two weeks after both doses of a two-dose vaccine or two weeks since a single-dose vaccine has been administered. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, either because of a sincerely held religious belief or a medical condition or disability that prevents them from being vaccinated, can request a reasonable accommodation.