Senior Director, Data and Analytics Platforms

The Senior Director, Data and Analytics Platforms, will lead a portfolio of cloud products critical to Exelixis's success and ambition to launch innovative medicines for patients. Operating within a product-centric model, the Senior Director, IT Product Management - Cloud Platform will be responsible for defining product roadmaps, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and leading agile product teams to deliver innovative and impactful solutions that accelerate drug discovery, development, and commercialization.**ESSENTIAL TECHNICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Drive adoption of data mesh principles, self-service data access, and federated data governance.* Design and manage large-scale data processing solutions leveraging Databricks, AWS (S3, Glue, EMR, Lambda, Redshift, IAM, Airflow, KMS, etc.), and other cloud-native services* Design and manage AWS EKS for scaling compute for data applications and data processing* Design and manage scalable data ingestion pipelines for log analytics and observability* Design and manage data access controls on AWS using IDC, IAM roles and permissions* Establish and manage technical data governance controls using tags, data catalogs and other system metadata* Establish and manage data security, data protection, and access controls across multiple platforms (AWS, Databricks, SaaS apps, AI)* Implement and optimize data model using dbt, CI/CD workflows, and automated testing for data transformations.* Drive adoption of data engineering best practices and infrastructure as code (Terraform) for repeatable, auditable deployments.* Design scalable CI/CD processes with GitHub for source control, pull requests, and pipeline automation* Design and manage data access using Databricks Unity catalogEXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:Experience:* Proven ability to architect and operate large, complex, and secure data environments* Deep, hands-on expertise in AWS data services, and Databricks* Strong knowledge of data security, access management, encryption, and compliance frameworks* Experience implementing data mesh concepts and federated governance at scale.* Experience managing data access and governance across multiple data technologies such as AWS Redshift and Databricks* Experience integrating data visualization tools such Tableau, and Spotfire at part of heterogeneous data platform* Experience with data catalog technologies such as Atlan or Alation for data governance* Experience managing data platforms in a Pharma GxP regulated environment* Proficiency in dbt, GitHub, CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins), and infrastructure as code (Terraform)* Design and oversee large-scale data processing solutions leveraging Databricks, AWS (S3, Glue, EMR, Lambda, Redshift, IAM, EKS, KMS, etc.), and other cloud-native services.* Hands on experience programming/scripting with a modern data engineering language (Python, SQL, Spark, etc.)**ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:****Product Strategy and Roadmap*** Define, evangelize, and drive the enterprise vision and multi-year strategy for a portfolio of cloud products.* Engage senior business leaders and functional executives across R&D, Clinical, Commercial, G&A, and Medical Affairs to shape product direction, uncover unmet needs, and translate strategic opportunities into actionable product roadmaps.* Design and conduct the market research, competitive analysis, and technology trends assessment to identify new opportunities and ensure our data platform remains cutting-edge and competitive within the life science landscape* Ensure a balanced portfolio of short-term wins and long-term strategic investments by prioritizing product initiatives based on business value, technical feasibility, regulatory compliance, and resource availability.* Serve as a consultant for architecture and design patterns review to build the data solutions in right and secured manner.**Product Development and Delivery*** Own the entire development lifecycle from ideation to launch and post-launch optimization, recommending and implementing improvements where needed (e.g., Agile Scrum, Kanban).* Set the standard for product definition and delivery by guiding the creation of high-impact user stories, acceptance criteria, and product specifications that reflect business priorities and user needs.* Partner at a strategic level with engineering, architecture, and quality leaders to ensure the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-quality data platform that meet evolving business demands.* Shape and govern strategic vendor relationships, ensuring alignment of external capabilities with internal product roadmaps, delivery timelines, and operational excellence standards.* Champion a user-centric design approach, leveraging user research, usability testing, and feedback loops to continuously improve the user experience and effectiveness of cloud solutions.* Lead and manage to sustain a robust data management & AI practice to protect sensitive information and ensure its accuracy and reliability.* Inspire and lead cross-functional teams, including Business Analysts, Product Lead(s) and data platform specialists, by cultivating a culture of strategic ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement across the data lifecycle.**Stakeholder Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration*** Forge and sustain strategic partnerships with key stakeholders across the organization to ensure alignment on product vision, investment priorities, and measurable outcomes.* Identify key stakeholders and ensure alignment and decision-making across product teams, business units, and IT functional groups.* Represent the team in executive steering committees, strategic planning councils, and enterprise wide to cross-functional initiatives.* Serve as an executive liaison between IT and various business functions, translating complex technical strategies into actionable business outcome.**Operational Excellence, Quality & Compliance*** Accountable for the operational stability, performance, and security working closely with IT 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 processes to ensure all feature releases comply with relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., GxP, HIPAA, GDPR) and internal quality and security standards.* Ensure that all product releases meet rigorous quality standards and compliance requirements.* Design and operationalize strategic KPIs and performance dashboards, enabling 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 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 a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous growth through structured coaching, feedback, and career development frameworks.* Champion a culture of digital innovation and learning agility, embedding continuous improvement, adaptability, and inclusion into the team’s operating model to meet evolving business and technology demands.**Budget Management*** Influence budget allocation* Manage budget allocation and financial planning across all products and sub product lines in their functional areas of support.**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Manage a direct team of managers and high-level individual contributors.* Coach and train managers to ensure consistent and effective management of highly performing teams.* Recruit staff to meet the unit’s immediate objectives and create succession planning to meet function's longer-term objectives.* Develop and recommend #J-18808-Ljbffr