Associate Principal IT Product Lead - Technical Services

Role: Associate Principal IT Product Lead for Digital Applications, focusing on strategic development and operational management of digital products supporting drug discovery, development, and commercialization at Exelixis. Responsibilities include owning product roadmaps, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders across R&D, Clinical, and Commercial teams, and leading agile product teams to deliver secure, compliant digital solutions. Key tasks involve market research, architecture design, lifecycle management, vendor coordination, and ensuring adherence to GxP, HIPAA, GDPR standards. The role emphasizes user-centric design, operational stability, and continuous improvement. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with 11+ years or advanced degrees with related experience; 8+ years in IT, with at least 6+ years in digital product management within the life sciences or pharma industry; proven leadership in agile environments; familiarity with clinical or R&D informatics platforms (e.g., SaaS, cloud solutions, LIMS, SAP, EDC). High-value specifics include experience supporting enterprise IT functions in a regulated GxP environment, with a strong understanding of drug discovery or clinical development processes. Collaboration involves engaging with senior stakeholders and external vendors. Work setup: hybrid office environment with occasional travel (~5-10%). The role offers a compensation range of $174,000-$246,000 annually, plus comprehensive benefits.