Senior IT & Security Leader for Biotech Growth

Latigo Biotherapeutics, Inc.; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Latigo Biotherapeutics, Inc. is seeking a Director/Senior Director of Information Technology to lead an expanding IT function in a regulated, public-company biotech environment.

You will shape the IT strategy, drive cybersecurity and ITGC controls, and partner with Finance and Audit to support SOX compliance while overseeing infrastructure, business systems, and vendor management. The ideal candidate combines strategic leadership with hands-on ability, ensuring scalable, compliant technology

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive IT experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• 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 organizations preparing for IPO.
• Strong knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance requirements and IT General Controls (ITGCs).
• Experience implementing and maintaining controls related to user access management, change management, segregation of duties, system administration, and logical security.
• Experience partnering with Finance, Internal Audit, and external auditors on SOX testing, remediation efforts, and annual audits.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the 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 that improve efficiency, security, compliance, and scalability.
• Establish and maintain IT policies, standards, and governance processes.
• Lead strategic technology initiatives that support organizational growth and future commercialization efforts.
• Oversee IT security, risk management, and compliance programs.
• Manage vendor relationships and IT budgeting.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Cybersecurity awareness

SOX/compliance collaboration

Vendor management

Regulatory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft 365

ERP

HRIS

Cloud platforms

Job description

Latigo Biotherapeutics, Inc. is seeking a Director/Senior Director of Information Technology to lead an expanding IT function in a regulated, public-company biotech environment.

You will shape the IT strategy, drive cybersecurity and ITGC controls, and partner with Finance and Audit to support SOX compliance while overseeing infrastructure, business systems, and vendor management. The ideal candidate combines strategic leadership with hands-on ability, ensuring scalable, compliant technology