Associate Principal IT Product Lead - Technical Services
Exelixis
June 26, 2026
On-site
Alameda, CA
IT
SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE:
Associate Principal IT Product Lead – Digital Applications.
Responsibilities:
- Own a portfolio of in-scope digital products; define and execute product vision, strategy, and roadmap (e.g., Clinical Trials Applications, R&D Informatics, Commercial Operations Platforms).
- Gather insights and translate user needs into product requirements and user stories; lead market research, competitive analysis, and technology assessments.
- Prioritize initiatives based on business impact, feasibility, compliance, and resourcing; own product architecture/design and ensure secure, enterprise-standard delivery.
- Lead product lifecycle (ideation through launch and post-launch optimization) using Agile (Scrum/Kanban); define user stories, acceptance criteria, and specs.
- Partner with engineering, architecture, and QA; coordinate with external vendors/service providers.
- Drive user-centric design via user research and usability testing.
- Act as IT/business liaison across multiple functions; drive roadmap discussions and strategic initiatives.
- Ensure operational stability, performance, and security; manage third-party solutions.
- Lead GxP/HIPAA/GDPR compliance and quality/security standards; support data management & AI practices.
- Track KPIs for adoption and business impact.
Qualifications:
- BS (related) + 11 years; or MS (math/stats/engineering) + 9 years; or PhD + 5 years; or equivalent.
Experience/Skills:
- 6+ years enterprise IT; 8+ years IT with 6+ years in leadership digital applications/product management in life sciences/pharma.
- Proven agile/product-centric product team leadership; strong drug discovery/clinical/commercial lifecycle understanding.
- Experience with relevant platforms (e.g., SaaS: Veeva/Salesforce; cloud: AWS/Azure; or LIMS/SAP ERP/EDC/CTMS/CRM).
- Leadership, strategic/data-driven thinking, strong communication.
- ITIL experience; configuration/relationship systems; GxP and SOX tools; info security/client services/digital workplace systems.
Benefits (as stated): base salary $174,000–$246,000; 401k, medical/dental/vision, life/disability, flexible spending, discretionary bonus/incentive, stock purchase, long-term incentives, vacation/holidays, sick days.
Application instruction:
For disability accommodations: recruiting@exelixis.com.
Associate Principal IT Product Lead – Digital Applications.
Responsibilities:
- Own a portfolio of in-scope digital products; define and execute product vision, strategy, and roadmap (e.g., Clinical Trials Applications, R&D Informatics, Commercial Operations Platforms).
- Gather insights and translate user needs into product requirements and user stories; lead market research, competitive analysis, and technology assessments.
- Prioritize initiatives based on business impact, feasibility, compliance, and resourcing; own product architecture/design and ensure secure, enterprise-standard delivery.
- Lead product lifecycle (ideation through launch and post-launch optimization) using Agile (Scrum/Kanban); define user stories, acceptance criteria, and specs.
- Partner with engineering, architecture, and QA; coordinate with external vendors/service providers.
- Drive user-centric design via user research and usability testing.
- Act as IT/business liaison across multiple functions; drive roadmap discussions and strategic initiatives.
- Ensure operational stability, performance, and security; manage third-party solutions.
- Lead GxP/HIPAA/GDPR compliance and quality/security standards; support data management & AI practices.
- Track KPIs for adoption and business impact.
Qualifications:
- BS (related) + 11 years; or MS (math/stats/engineering) + 9 years; or PhD + 5 years; or equivalent.
Experience/Skills:
- 6+ years enterprise IT; 8+ years IT with 6+ years in leadership digital applications/product management in life sciences/pharma.
- Proven agile/product-centric product team leadership; strong drug discovery/clinical/commercial lifecycle understanding.
- Experience with relevant platforms (e.g., SaaS: Veeva/Salesforce; cloud: AWS/Azure; or LIMS/SAP ERP/EDC/CTMS/CRM).
- Leadership, strategic/data-driven thinking, strong communication.
- ITIL experience; configuration/relationship systems; GxP and SOX tools; info security/client services/digital workplace systems.
Benefits (as stated): base salary $174,000–$246,000; 401k, medical/dental/vision, life/disability, flexible spending, discretionary bonus/incentive, stock purchase, long-term incentives, vacation/holidays, sick days.
Application instruction:
For disability accommodations: recruiting@exelixis.com.