Head of Information Technology

Kyverna Therapeutics; United States; Ibrido; USD 290.000 - 340.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Kyverna Therapeutics seeks a seasoned Head of Information Technology to shape our technology strategy as we move from development-stage biotech to commercial operations. Located in Emeryville, CA with hybrid or west-coast remote hours, you will oversee enterprise applications, cybersecurity, data governance, and IT operations.

You will partner with Commercial, Medical Affairs, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, HR, and Legal to align tech investments with business priorities, building

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, CS, engineering or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience in biotech or pharma is a must.
• Experience building and scaling tech org through commercial launch and rapid growth.
• Experience leading enterprise app implementation and integration (ERP, CRM, data, and corporate systems).

Mansioni

• Define and lead multi-year technology roadmap aligned with commercialization strategy.
• Serve as senior advisor on technology investments and risk.
• Establish governance and operating models to support scale.
• Lead IT strategy for transition to commercial operations, including launch readiness.
• Deploy commercial systems (CRM, analytics, omnichannel tools) and enable field operations.
• Ensure integration of commercial platforms with ERP and finance systems.
• Own enterprise application strategy, implementation and lifecycle management.
• Oversee data governance, master data management, and enterprise reporting.
• Lead cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance programs.
• Oversee validation for GxP systems and regulated environments.
• Lead IT services, infrastructure, and global service delivery.
• Develop leaders and foster accountability, innovation, and service excellence.
• Oversee vendor management and IT budgets.

Conoscenze

IT leadership

Biotech/pharma familiarity

ERP/CRM implementation

Cybersecurity

Vendor management

Data governance

IT strategy

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in information systems/CS/engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Strumenti

ERP systems

CRM systems

Data platforms

ITIL/Service Management

Descrizione del lavoro

Kyverna Therapeutics is a patient-centered, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing cell therapies for patients suffering from autoimmune diseases. Guided by our core values, Stay True to Why, Collaborate to Accelerate, Lead with Clarity, Boldly Innovative, and Own the Outcome, we are committed to transforming the future of treatment for autoimmune disease. Join us at the forefront of cell therapy innovation and help redefine what’s possible.

Title: Head of Information Technology

Reports to: CFO

Location: Emeryville, CA (Hybrid) preferred or Remote with west coast hours

The Head of Information Technology leads the company’s technology strategy as it transitions from a development-stage biotech to a fully integrated commercial organization. Reporting to the CFO, this role is responsible for enterprise applications, cybersecurity, infrastructure, validation, data governance, IT operations, and digital enablement.

The Head of IT will build scalable, secure, and compliant technology capabilities that enable commercialization, regulatory readiness, and operational excellence. This leader partners closely with Commercial, Medical Affairs, Manufacturing & Supply, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical Development, Finance, HR, and Legal to align technology investments with business priorities.

This role also builds and leads a high-performing IT organization and manages key technology vendors and strategic partnerships.

Kyverna Therapeutics is a patient-centered, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing cell therapies for patients suffering from autoimmune diseases. Guided by our core values, Stay True to Why, Collaborate to Accelerate, Lead with Clarity, Boldly Innovative, and Own the Outcome, we are committed to transforming the future of treatment for autoimmune disease. Join us at the forefront of cell therapy innovation and help redefine what’s possible.

Title: Head of Information Technology

Reports to: CFO

Location: Emeryville, CA (Hybrid) preferred or Remote with west coast hours

The Head of Information Technology leads the company’s technology strategy as it transitions from a development-stage biotech to a fully integrated commercial organization. Reporting to the CFO, this role is responsible for enterprise applications, cybersecurity, infrastructure, validation, data governance, IT operations, and digital enablement.

The Head of IT will build scalable, secure, and compliant technology capabilities that enable commercialization, regulatory readiness, and operational excellence. This leader partners closely with Commercial, Medical Affairs, Manufacturing & Supply, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical Development, Finance, HR, and Legal to align technology investments with business priorities.

This role also builds and leads a high-performing IT organization and manages key technology vendors and strategic partnerships.

Responsibilities

Enterprise Technology Strategy & Leadership

• Define and execute a multi-year technology roadmap aligned with corporate and commercialization strategy
• Serve as a senior advisor on technology strategy, investments, and risk
• Establish governance, operating models, and decision frameworks to support scale
• Lead IT strategy for transition to commercial operations, including launch readiness

Commercialization & Business Systems Enablement

• Lead deployment of commercial systems (CRM, incentive compensation, territory alignment, analytics, omnichannel tools, etc.)
• Partner with Commercial leadership to enable field operations, customer engagement, and market access
• Ensure integration of commercial platforms with ERP, HRIS, finance, and enterprise data systems
• Drive enterprise application strategy across all business functions

Enterprise Applications & Integration

• Own enterprise application strategy, implementation, integration, and lifecycle management
• Develop scalable architecture supporting end-to-end business processes across all functions
• Lead data governance, master data management, and enterprise reporting
• Evaluate and implement technologies that improve efficiency and performance

Cybersecurity, Risk & Compliance

• Lead enterprise cybersecurity, protecting IP, patient data, and regulated systems
• Oversee IT risk management, business continuity, disaster recovery, and incident response
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal control requirements
• Partner with Legal, Quality, and Internal Audit on risk mitigation and audits

Validation & GxP Systems

• Oversee validation strategy for GxP systems and regulated environments
• Ensure inspection readiness and compliance with regulatory expectations
• Partner with Quality and Regulatory on validation governance and documentation

IT Operations & Infrastructure

• Lead infrastructure, cloud, networks, collaboration tools, and end-user computing
• Ensure reliable and scalable global IT service delivery
• Oversee service desk operations, ITSM, and continuous improvement
• Define service levels and operational standards

Talent & Organizational Leadership

• Build and lead a high-performing IT organization for a growing public biotech company
• Develop leaders across cybersecurity, applications, infrastructure, and operations
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and service excellence
• Align workforce planning with business growth

Vendor & Financial Management

• Lead IT sourcing, vendor management, and strategic partnerships
• Oversee IT operating and capital budgets
• Ensure vendor performance and value delivery aligned to business goals

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related discipline. Master’s degree preferred
• 15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience in biotech or pharma is a must
• Demonstrated experience building and scaling technology organizations through commercial launch and rapid growth
• Experience leading enterprise application implementation and integration initiatives, including ERP, CRM, data, and corporate systems
• Experience enabling first commercial product launches and field force deployments is a must
• Experience supporting cell therapy, CAR-T, or other advanced therapy programs is highly desirable
• Significant experience leading cybersecurity, technology risk management, and compliance programs
• Experience supporting GxP-regulated environments and computer system validation activitiesProven track record managing external vendors, systems integrators, and managed service providers
• Proven leadership of multi-layer IT organizations and external partners
• Strong Knowledge of commercial life sciences platforms and data ecosystems is highly desirable

The national salary range for this position is $290K to $ $325K USD annually.

The San Francisco Bay area salary range for this position is $310K to $ $340K USD annually.

The salary range is an estimate of what we reasonably expect to pay for this position, and the actual salary may vary based on various factors, including without limitation individual education, experience, tenure, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. This position is also eligible for bonus, benefits, and participation in Company’s stock plan.