Director of IT Strategy, Security & Compliance

Latigo Biotherapeutics, Inc.

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Latigo Biotherapeutics, Inc. is seeking an experienced Director/Sr. Director of Information Technology to build a scalable, secure, and compliant tech foundation for a clinical-stage biotechnology company.

The role combines strategic IT leadership with hands-on execution to support regulated life sciences environments, public-company governance, and future commercialization. It emphasizes security, compliance, and operational excellence while partnering with Finance, Audit, and business

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
8+ years of progressive IT leadership experience.
Experience managing Microsoft 365 and modern cloud-based IT environments.
Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, cloud technologies, identity management, risk management, and enterprise IT operations.
Demonstrated success supporting rapidly growing organizations.
Experience supporting public company environments or IPO readiness.
Strong knowledge of SOX compliance requirements and ITGCs.
Experience implementing controls related to access management, change management, segregation of duties, system administration, and logical security.
Experience partnering with Finance, Internal Audit, and external auditors on SOX testing and remediation.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the company's IT roadmap aligned with business objectives and growth plans.
Serve as the primary IT leader and trusted advisor to executive leadership.
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions for efficiency, security, and scalability.
Establish and maintain IT policies, standards, and governance processes.
Lead strategic technology initiatives that support growth and commercialization.
Oversee IT infrastructure, cloud services, collaboration platforms, and business applications.
Lead user support services and maintain high levels of employee satisfaction.
Manage onboarding, offboarding, identity management, and device lifecycle processes.
Oversee Microsoft 365 administration and related cloud productivity platforms.
Lead cybersecurity, IT risk management, and compliance programs including SOX ITGCs.
Partner with Finance, Internal Audit, and auditors on SOX testing and remediation.
Develop and manage IT budget and vendor contracts.
Support GxP-adjacent systems and collaborate with Regulatory/QC teams.