Non-Solicitation Policy and Notice to Agencies and Recruiters:
IDEAYA's Non-Solicitation Policy strictly prohibits agencies and recruiters from any contact and communication with IDEAYA employees, managers, and leaders to submit unsolicited candidate resumes and/or to solicit business partnerships. Submission of unsolicited candidate resumes by agencies or recruiters with or without a contract in place with IDEAYA Biosciences Inc. will not create any implied obligation. Failure to comply with this policy will result in disqualification from current and future business opportunities with IDEAYA Biosciences. All recruiting and talent agency decisions are strictly managed by the internal IDEAYA Human Resources function. All communication by external agencies and recruiters must be directed to humanresources@ideayabio.com. We ask that you only email your interest once.Job SummaryAbout IDEAYA Biosciences:IDEAYA is a precision medicine oncology company committed to the discovery, development, and commercialization of transformative therapies for cancer.
Our approach integrates expertise in small-molecule drug discovery, structural biology and bioinformatics with robust internal capabilities in identifying and validating translational biomarkers to develop tailored, potentially first-in-class targeted therapies aligned to the genetic drivers of disease. We have built a deep pipeline of product candidates focused on synthetic lethality and antibody-drug conjugates, or ADCs, for molecularly defined solid tumor indications. Our mission is to bring forth the next wave of precision oncology therapies that are more selective, more effective, and deeply personalized with the goal of altering the course of disease and improving clinical outcomes for patients with cancer.
When you're at IDEAYA, you will be in the midst of brilliant minds working on precision medicine therapies to help cancer patients. We are passionate and committed about being on the forefront of oncology medicine, which means we all have a high internal drive that is at the very core of every person at IDEAYA. We are inquisitive, ask deep questions, and are data-driven innovators who like to collaborate and use team work to move science forward. For more information, please see www.ideayabio.com.Location: South San Francisco, CA.Position Summary:We are seeking a Senior Vice President, Information Technology (IT) to lead our IDEAYA IT Team. The Senior Vice President, Information Technology (SVP, IT) is a strategic and operational leader responsible for defining and executing IDEAYA’s enterprise technology strategy during its evolution from a clinical-stage to a commercial-stage biotechnology company. Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer, this executive will oversee all aspects of IT infrastructure, enterprise applications, cybersecurity, data management, and compliance systems. The SVP, IT will ensure that technology capabilities effectively support financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and the scaling of commercial operations.This position is based in our South San Francisco headquarter offices and required to be onsite four days per week per our company policy.Reporting to: Chief Accounting OfficerJob Description
What you’ll do:
- Develop and execute an enterprise IT roadmap that supports IDEAYA’s commercialization and long-term growth.
- Partner with the Chief Accounting Officer and executive leadership to align IT investments with financial, operational, and compliance goals.
- Lead implementation and optimization of core enterprise systems, including ERP, QMS, LIMS, and CRM platforms.
- Oversee enterprise cybersecurity and data governance programs to ensure security, integrity, and availability
- Owns the enterprise Business Continuity Program (BCP), providing strategic leadership to ensure resilient IT operations, alignment with corporate risk management, and readiness to recover critical services during disruptive events.
- Drive digital transformation initiatives across Finance, Quality, Regulatory, and Commercial functions.
- Manage IT service delivery, infrastructure, and operations with focus on scalability and reliability.
- Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing IT organization to support IDEAYA’s growth.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate technology solutions that enable commercial readiness and analytics.
- Develop and manage IT budgets and vendor relationships to ensure cost efficiency and strategic alignment.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; MBA or Master’s preferred.
- 15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including at least 5 years in an executive role within life sciences.
- Demonstrated success leading IT through the transition from R&D to commercial operations.
- Deep understanding of regulatory compliance requirements (SOX, GxP, 21 CFR Part 11) and validated systems.
- Proven experience with enterprise system implementation (ERP, QMS, LIMS, CRM).
- Strong background in cybersecurity, data management, and business continuity planning.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Total Rewards
Along with our inspiring mission, and highly collaborative and inclusive environment, IDEAYA offers a competitive total rewards package that reflects our pay-for-performance philosophy where employees are eligible to be considered for merit-based salary increases, company discretionary short-term incentive plan participation, and company discretionary stock option awards (based on board approval). Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but is not limited to, medical/dental/vision coverage (100% company paid for employees and 90% company paid for dependents), 401k, ESPP, and wellness programs.
The expected salary range for the role of Senior Vice President, Information Technology is $340,000 - $420,000. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on several factors that may include but are not limited to the office location where this open position is located, the final candidates’ experience within their profession, experience in the disease areas we are striving to make an impact in as a company, length of time within the industry, educational background, and performance during the interview process.
The Company complies with all laws respecting equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against applicants with regard to any protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, and local law. This position requires you to work onsite in the office at the Company’s facilities for training & meetings, with work-from-home flexibility, and the Company requires that all employees working in its facilities be fully vaccinated (except as required by applicable law). Therefore, this position requires you to be fully vaccinated from COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for medical or religious reasons, and/or as otherwise required by applicable law.
The Company considers you fully vaccinated once 14 days have passed since you received either the second dose in a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine series or a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine must have been FDA approved, have emergency use authorization from the FDA, or, for persons fully vaccinated outside of the U.S., be listed for emergency use by the World Health Organization.IDEAYA is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, IDEAYA does not discriminate in hiring or otherwise in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
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