Associate Principal IT Product Lead - Digital Applications

SUMMARY / JOB PURPOSE :

The Associate Principal IT Product Lead, Digital Applications, will lead a portfolio of digital products critical to Exelixis's success and ambition to launch innovative medicines for patients. This role is pivotal in driving the strategy, development, and operational excellence of our digital application ecosystem, ensuring alignment with business objectives and a strong focus on user experience and value delivery. Operating within a product-centric model, the Associate Principal IT Product Lead will be responsible for defining product roadmaps, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and leading agile product teams to deliver innovative and impactful digital solutions that accelerate drug discovery, development, and commercialization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Product Strategy & Roadmap (Product-Centric Focus) :

• Support the development and execution of the vision, strategy, and roadmap for digital products within the Digital Applications job family (e.g., R&D, Clinical, Regulatory and Quality Applications).
• Partner with senior product leads and business stakeholders (e.g., R&D, Clinical, Regulatory and Quality) to gather insights, understand user needs, and translate them into clear product requirements and user stories.
• Contribute to market research, competitive analysis, and technology assessments to inform product planning and identify innovation opportunities.
• Assist in prioritizing product initiatives by evaluating business impact, technical feasibility, compliance needs, and resource constraints.
• Collaborate with architecture and engineering teams to ensure digital solutions are designed and built securely and in alignment with enterprise standards.

Product Development & Delivery (Agile / Product Team Leadership) :

Stakeholder Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration :

Operational Excellence, Quality & Compliance :

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS :

Education :

Experience / The Ideal Candidate will have :

Knowledge / Skills :

Occasional travel may be required to other company sites, conferences, or vendor locations.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Our office is a modern, open-plan space that foster collaborations and creativity. Teams work closely together, sharing ideas and solutions in a supportive atmosphere. We provide all necessary equipment, including dual monitors and ergonomic chairs, to ensure a comfortable workspace.

Occasional travel (5-10%) may be required to other company sites, conferences, or vendor locations. On-call availability for critical escalations.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across severalU.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The base pay range for this positionis $172,000 - $245,000 annually. The base pay range may take into account the candidate's geographic region, which will adjust the pay depending on the specific work location. The base pay offered will take into account the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, experience and internal equity, among other factors.

In addition to the base salary, as part of our Total Rewards program, Exelixis offers comprehensive employee benefits package, including a 401k plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts. Employees are also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus program, or if field sales staff, a sales-based incentive plan. Exelixis also offers employees the opportunity to purchase company stock, and receive long-term incentives, 15 accrued vacation days in their first year, 17 paid holidays including a company-wide winter shutdown in December, and up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

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, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.