Senior Director, IT Product Management - SAP Platform

SUMMARY / JOB PURPOSE (Basic purpose of the job) :

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 is pivotal in defining and driving 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 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 / RESPONSIBILITIES :

Product Strategy & Roadmap (Product-Centric Focus) :

Define, evangelize, and drive the enterprise vision and multi-year strategyfor 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 Information technology goals.

Engage senior business leaders and functional executivesacross multiple business functions (Finance, Accounting, Strategic Sourcing, Pharmaceutical Supply Chain) to shape product direction , uncover unmet needs, and translate strategic opportunities into actionable product 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 multiple cross-functional teams, including Product Analysts, Product Lead(s ) and digital application specialists, by cultivating a culture of strategic ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement across the digital product lifecycle.

Provide executive oversight of the entire product lifecycle from ideation to launch and post-launch optimization, ensuring efficient and effective product development processes (e.g., Agile Scrum, Kanban).

Set standard s for definition and delivery of multiple enterprise products by guiding the creation of high-impact user stories, acceptance criteria, and product specifications that balance and reflect business priorities and user needs across multiple functions .

Partner at a strategic level with engineering, architecture, and quality leadersto ensure the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-quality enterprise applications 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 enterprise solutions across multiple enterprise products and business functions .

Manage and sustain a robust data management & AI practice to protect sensitive information and ensure its accuracy and reliability across multiple enterprise products and business functions .

Stakeholder Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration :

Serve as a n executive liaison between IT and various business functions, translating complex technical strategies into actionable business outcome .

Forge and sustain strategic partnership with key stakeholders across the organization to ensure alignment on product vision, investment priorities, and measurable outcomes.

Facilitate effective communication and decision-making across product teams, 3+ business units, and IT functional 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 frameworksfor vendor partnerships and third-party software solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, compliance mandates, and business continuity objectives .

Define and enforce all enterprise applications, feature releases and processes comply with relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., GxP , HIPAA, GDPR , SOX ) and internal quality and security standards.

Ensure that all product releases meet rigorous quality standards and compliance requirements . Partner with quality and compliance leaders to re-define and update standards as ne eded.

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 agendafor the Information Technology 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.

Manage budgets allocation and financial planning for product a portfolio within Digital Applications job family. Influence budget and financial planning across all products.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Manage through direct team of managers and high-level individual contributors.

Coach and train managers to ensure consistent and effective management of highly performing teams.

Develop and recommend an organizational structure to accomplish objectives of the unit.

Recruit staff to meet the unit's immediate objectives and create succession planning to meet function's longer-term objectives .

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS :

Education :

Bachelor's degree in related discipline and 15 years of related experience; or

Master's degree in mathematics or statistics or engineering and 13 years of related experience.

PhD degree in a related discipline and 12 years of related experience; 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 1 2 + years of progressive experience in IT, with at least 8 + years in a leadership role focused on enterprise applications or product management within the life science or pharmaceutical industry.

Proven experience in leading product development teams in an agile / product-centric operating model is essential.

Strong understanding of Finance, Commercial Supply Chain, and Procurement business processes within a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company.

Demonstrated success in defining and delivering complex enterprise products that drive significant business value.

Extensive e xperience managing and implementing SAP S / 4HANA with a focus on Finance, Supply Chain and analytics

Experience managing and implementing supply and demand planning solutions ( e.g. Kinaxis)

Experience with integration platforms , such as CPI (Cloud Platform Integration) , Integration Suite or other similar middleware

Experience with regulatory frameworks and compliance in a SOX and GxP environment including IT G eneral C ontrols (ITGC) and Segregation of Duties ( SoD ) .

Knowledge / Skills :

Exceptional leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate diverse teams.

Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.

Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.

Deep understanding of product management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Kanban) and product lifecycle management.

Solid technical acumen with the ability to understand complex IT architectures and development processes.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Work Environment / Physical Demands :

Our office is a modern, open-plan space that fosters collaboration 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 $228,500 - $323,500 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.