Exelixis
Senior Director, IT Product Management - SAP Platform
Exelixis, Alameda, California, United States, 94501
Overview
The Senior Director IT Product Management, SAP Platform, will oversee and lead a portfolio of digital products critical to Exelixis's success and ambition to launch innovative medicines for patients. This role defines and drives the strategy, development, and operational excellence of our Enterprise Resource Planning ecosystem, ensuring alignment with business objectives and a strong focus on user experience and value delivery. Operating within a product-centric model, the Senior Director will define product roadmaps, foster cross-functional collaboration, and lead agile product teams to deliver innovative and impactful digital solutions that accelerate drug discovery, development, and commercialization. Essential Duties / Responsibilities
Product Strategy & Roadmap (Product-Centric Focus): Define, evangelize, and drive the enterprise vision and multi-year strategy for a portfolio of digital products (Enterprise Resource Planning, Financial Reporting and Analytics, Supply and Demand Planning, SAP S/4HANA Platform), ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and IT goals. Engage senior business leaders and functional executives across Finance, Accounting, Strategic Sourcing, Pharmaceutical Supply Chain to shape product direction, uncover unmet needs, and translate strategic opportunities into actionable roadmaps. Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and technology trends assessment to identify new opportunities and ensure our enterprise applications remain cutting-edge and competitive within the life science landscape. Prioritize product initiatives based on business value, technical feasibility, regulatory compliance, and resource availability, ensuring a balanced portfolio of short-term wins and long-term strategic investments. Conduct final review and approval of architecture and design patterns to ensure enterprise solutions are built in the right and secured manner. Product Development & Delivery (Agile/Product Team Leadership): Inspire and lead cross-functional teams by cultivating strategic ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement across the product lifecycle. Provide executive oversight of the entire product lifecycle from ideation to launch and post-launch optimization, ensuring efficient product development processes (e.g., Agile Scrum, Kanban). Set standards for definition and delivery of multiple enterprise products by guiding high-impact user stories, acceptance criteria, and product specifications that balance business priorities and user needs across functions. Partner at a strategic level with engineering, architecture, and quality leaders to deliver secure, scalable, high-quality enterprise applications that meet evolving business demands. Shape and govern strategic vendor relationships, ensuring alignment with roadmaps, delivery timelines, and operational excellence standards. Champion a user-centric design approach with user research, usability testing, and feedback loops to continuously improve the user experience and effectiveness of enterprise solutions across multiple products and functions. Manage and sustain a robust data management & AI practice to protect sensitive information and ensure accuracy and reliability across enterprise products and functions. Stakeholder Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as an executive liaison between IT and business functions, translating technical strategies into actionable business outcomes. Forge and sustain strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to align on product vision, investment priorities, and measurable outcomes. Facilitate effective communication and decision-making across product teams, 3+ business units, and IT groups. Represent the Information Technology team in executive steering committees, strategic planning councils, and enterprise-wide cross-functional initiatives. Operational Excellence, Quality & Compliance: Accountable for the operational stability, performance, and security of digital applications, working closely with IT operations and infrastructure teams. Establish and lead governance frameworks for vendor partnerships and third-party software solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, compliance mandates, and business continuity objectives. Define and enforce that all enterprise applications and releases comply with regulatory requirements (e.g., GxP, HIPAA, GDPR, SOX) and internal quality and security standards. Ensure product releases meet rigorous quality standards and compliance requirements; partner with quality and compliance leaders to update standards as needed. Design and operationalize strategic KPIs and dashboards for executive visibility into product adoption, business impact, and continuous improvement opportunities driven by data and stakeholder feedback. Team Leadership & Development: Shape and execute a strategic talent agenda for the IT organization, attracting, developing, and retaining top-tier talent to build a resilient, high-performing team aligned with enterprise goals. Provide visionary leadership and mentorship, fostering accountability, innovation, and career development through coaching and structured frameworks. Champion a culture of digital innovation and learning agility, embedding continuous improvement, adaptability, and inclusion into the team’s operating model. Budget & Supervisory Responsibilities: Manage budgets and financial planning for a product portfolio within Digital Applications; influence budget decisions across all products. Supervise a direct team of managers and high-level individual contributors; coach and train managers for effective teams; develop organizational structure and succession planning. Education / Experience / Knowledge & Skills
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with 15 years of related experience, or Master’s degree with 13 years, or PhD with 12 years, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience / The Ideal Candidate will have: Minimum of 10 years of experience supporting Enterprise IT enabling business functions. Minimum of 12+ years in IT, with at least 8+ years in a leadership role focused on enterprise applications or product management within life sciences or pharmaceutical industry. Proven experience in leading product development teams in an agile/product-centric model. Strong understanding of Finance, Commercial Supply Chain, and Procurement processes in a pharmaceutical/biotech company. Successful track record delivering complex enterprise products with significant business value. Extensive experience managing and implementing SAP S/4HANA (Finance, Supply Chain, analytics). Experience with supply and demand planning solutions (e.g., Kinaxis) and integration platforms (e.g., CPI, Integration Suite). Experience with regulatory frameworks and compliance in SOX and GxP environments including ITGC and SoD. Knowledge / Skills: Exceptional leadership and team-building skills; ability to inspire and motivate diverse teams. Strong strategic thinking and data-driven decision-making. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to influence at all levels. Deep understanding of product management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban) and product lifecycle management. Solid technical acumen to understand complex IT architectures and development processes. Work Environment / Physical Demands: Office environment supports collaboration and open communication; mobile and hybrid arrangements may apply; necessary equipment provided. Occasional travel (5-10%) to other sites or vendors. On-call availability for critical escalations. #LI-EZ1 If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay range for this position is $228,500 - $323,500 annually. The base pay range may vary by geographic region. The base pay offered will consider region, knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, Exelixis offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401k, medical/dental/vision, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus or sales-based incentive plan for field staff, stock options, long-term incentives, and vacation/holiday provisions. DISCLAIMER The preceding job description is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. EEO Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.
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The Senior Director IT Product Management, SAP Platform, will oversee and lead a portfolio of digital products critical to Exelixis's success and ambition to launch innovative medicines for patients. This role defines and drives the strategy, development, and operational excellence of our Enterprise Resource Planning ecosystem, ensuring alignment with business objectives and a strong focus on user experience and value delivery. Operating within a product-centric model, the Senior Director will define product roadmaps, foster cross-functional collaboration, and lead agile product teams to deliver innovative and impactful digital solutions that accelerate drug discovery, development, and commercialization. Essential Duties / Responsibilities
Product Strategy & Roadmap (Product-Centric Focus): Define, evangelize, and drive the enterprise vision and multi-year strategy for a portfolio of digital products (Enterprise Resource Planning, Financial Reporting and Analytics, Supply and Demand Planning, SAP S/4HANA Platform), ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and IT goals. Engage senior business leaders and functional executives across Finance, Accounting, Strategic Sourcing, Pharmaceutical Supply Chain to shape product direction, uncover unmet needs, and translate strategic opportunities into actionable roadmaps. Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and technology trends assessment to identify new opportunities and ensure our enterprise applications remain cutting-edge and competitive within the life science landscape. Prioritize product initiatives based on business value, technical feasibility, regulatory compliance, and resource availability, ensuring a balanced portfolio of short-term wins and long-term strategic investments. Conduct final review and approval of architecture and design patterns to ensure enterprise solutions are built in the right and secured manner. Product Development & Delivery (Agile/Product Team Leadership): Inspire and lead cross-functional teams by cultivating strategic ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement across the product lifecycle. Provide executive oversight of the entire product lifecycle from ideation to launch and post-launch optimization, ensuring efficient product development processes (e.g., Agile Scrum, Kanban). Set standards for definition and delivery of multiple enterprise products by guiding high-impact user stories, acceptance criteria, and product specifications that balance business priorities and user needs across functions. Partner at a strategic level with engineering, architecture, and quality leaders to deliver secure, scalable, high-quality enterprise applications that meet evolving business demands. Shape and govern strategic vendor relationships, ensuring alignment with roadmaps, delivery timelines, and operational excellence standards. Champion a user-centric design approach with user research, usability testing, and feedback loops to continuously improve the user experience and effectiveness of enterprise solutions across multiple products and functions. Manage and sustain a robust data management & AI practice to protect sensitive information and ensure accuracy and reliability across enterprise products and functions. Stakeholder Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as an executive liaison between IT and business functions, translating technical strategies into actionable business outcomes. Forge and sustain strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to align on product vision, investment priorities, and measurable outcomes. Facilitate effective communication and decision-making across product teams, 3+ business units, and IT groups. Represent the Information Technology team in executive steering committees, strategic planning councils, and enterprise-wide cross-functional initiatives. Operational Excellence, Quality & Compliance: Accountable for the operational stability, performance, and security of digital applications, working closely with IT operations and infrastructure teams. Establish and lead governance frameworks for vendor partnerships and third-party software solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, compliance mandates, and business continuity objectives. Define and enforce that all enterprise applications and releases comply with regulatory requirements (e.g., GxP, HIPAA, GDPR, SOX) and internal quality and security standards. Ensure product releases meet rigorous quality standards and compliance requirements; partner with quality and compliance leaders to update standards as needed. Design and operationalize strategic KPIs and dashboards for executive visibility into product adoption, business impact, and continuous improvement opportunities driven by data and stakeholder feedback. Team Leadership & Development: Shape and execute a strategic talent agenda for the IT organization, attracting, developing, and retaining top-tier talent to build a resilient, high-performing team aligned with enterprise goals. Provide visionary leadership and mentorship, fostering accountability, innovation, and career development through coaching and structured frameworks. Champion a culture of digital innovation and learning agility, embedding continuous improvement, adaptability, and inclusion into the team’s operating model. Budget & Supervisory Responsibilities: Manage budgets and financial planning for a product portfolio within Digital Applications; influence budget decisions across all products. Supervise a direct team of managers and high-level individual contributors; coach and train managers for effective teams; develop organizational structure and succession planning. Education / Experience / Knowledge & Skills
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with 15 years of related experience, or Master’s degree with 13 years, or PhD with 12 years, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience / The Ideal Candidate will have: Minimum of 10 years of experience supporting Enterprise IT enabling business functions. Minimum of 12+ years in IT, with at least 8+ years in a leadership role focused on enterprise applications or product management within life sciences or pharmaceutical industry. Proven experience in leading product development teams in an agile/product-centric model. Strong understanding of Finance, Commercial Supply Chain, and Procurement processes in a pharmaceutical/biotech company. Successful track record delivering complex enterprise products with significant business value. Extensive experience managing and implementing SAP S/4HANA (Finance, Supply Chain, analytics). Experience with supply and demand planning solutions (e.g., Kinaxis) and integration platforms (e.g., CPI, Integration Suite). Experience with regulatory frameworks and compliance in SOX and GxP environments including ITGC and SoD. Knowledge / Skills: Exceptional leadership and team-building skills; ability to inspire and motivate diverse teams. Strong strategic thinking and data-driven decision-making. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to influence at all levels. Deep understanding of product management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban) and product lifecycle management. Solid technical acumen to understand complex IT architectures and development processes. Work Environment / Physical Demands: Office environment supports collaboration and open communication; mobile and hybrid arrangements may apply; necessary equipment provided. Occasional travel (5-10%) to other sites or vendors. On-call availability for critical escalations. #LI-EZ1 If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay range for this position is $228,500 - $323,500 annually. The base pay range may vary by geographic region. The base pay offered will consider region, knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, Exelixis offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401k, medical/dental/vision, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus or sales-based incentive plan for field staff, stock options, long-term incentives, and vacation/holiday provisions. DISCLAIMER The preceding job description is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. EEO Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.
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