Senior Staff IT Product Lead - Enterprise Platforms

Exelixis Inc; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 169,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life & disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Discretionary annual bonus

Stock purchase program

Long-term incentives

Vacation days

Paid holidays

Sick days

Job summary

Exelixis Inc. seeks a Senior Staff IT Product Lead for Enterprise Platforms to drive digital workplace initiatives that boost productivity, collaboration, and content management across the organization.

You will partner with business and IT leaders to define scalable, secure platforms and translate complex needs into actionable user stories. As an individual contributor, you’ll own roadmaps, work with architecture and engineering teams, and ensure solutions meet regulatory standards (GxP, HIPAA,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of related experience or Master’s with 7 years in IT/product roles.
• Experience supporting enterprise-wide platforms and leading Agile product teams.
• Understanding regulatory frameworks (GxP, HIPAA, GDPR) and product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the product vision and roadmaps for digital workplace platforms.
• Draft user stories, acceptance criteria, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate with vendors and ensure secure, scalable delivery of enterprise apps.
• Translate technical concepts into business-friendly language for stakeholders.
• Monitor product KPIs and drive continuous improvement, ensuring compliance.

Skills

Product strategy

Roadmap planning

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Communication

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline

Master’s degree in mathematics or statistics or engineering

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE

The Senior Staff IT Product Lead – Enterprise Platforms plays a critical role in delivering digital workplace solutions that drive enterprise productivity, collaboration, communication and content management.

This role drives execution of platform capabilities that enhance user experience, operational efficiency, and cross-functional integration.

As an individual contributor, the Senior Staff IT Product Lead partners closely with business and IT stakeholders to define scalable, secure, and user-centric solutions aligned with Exelixis' digital workplace vision.

This role requires technical expertise, product thinking, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Product Strategy & Roadmap (Product-Centric Focus): Assist in understanding and executing the vision and strategy for digital products within the Enterprise Platforms job family (e.g., Communication, Content Management, Collaboration, Enterprise Productivity, Data and Analytics etc.). Collaborate with product leads and business stakeholders to gather user needs and contribute to the development of product requirements and user stories. Participate in basic market research and technology reviews to support product planning and identify potential areas for improvement. Support the evaluation of product initiatives by helping assess business value, technical feasibility, and compliance considerations. Work with architecture and engineering teams to help ensure digital solutions are aligned with enterprise design and security standards.
• Product Development & Delivery (Agile/Product Team Support): Participate in product development activities across the lifecycle—from concept to launch and post-launch support—using Agile practices (e.g., Scrum, Kanban). Assist in drafting user stories and acceptance criteria under the guidance of more senior team members. Collaborate with engineering, architecture, and QA teams to support the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-quality enterprise applications. Help coordinate with vendors and service providers to support product delivery timelines and operational needs. Contribute to user experience improvements by incorporating feedback from usability testing and user research.
• Stakeholder Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Support communication between IT and business teams by helping translate technical concepts into business-friendly language. Build working relationships with stakeholders to support alignment on product goals and deliverables. Participate in team meetings and cross-functional discussions to stay aligned on priorities and progress. Contribute to planning sessions and provide input on product-related decisions as appropriate.
• Operational Excellence, Quality & Compliance: Assist in maintaining the stability, performance, and security of enterprise applications in collaboration with IT operations and infrastructure teams. Help manage vendor interactions and support the use of third-party software solutions. Support compliance efforts by helping ensure product features and processes meet regulatory and internal standards (e.g., GxP, HIPAA, GDPR). Contribute to quality assurance activities to help ensure product deliverables meet expectations. Contribute to the Implementation and maintenance of robust data management & AI practices to protect sensitive information and ensure its accuracy and reliability. Help monitor product performance metrics and KPIs to support continuous improvement efforts.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education Bachelor’s degree in related discipline and 8 years of related experience; or Master’s degree in mathematics or statistics or engineering and 7 years of related experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting enterprise-wide platforms. Minimum of 7+ years of progressive experience in IT, focused on digital workplace or product management. Proven experience in leading product development teams in an agile/product-centric operating model is essential. Demonstrated success in defining and delivering complex digital products that drive significant business value. Experience with one of the mentioned specific technologies or platforms as relevant to the specific role, [e.g., SaaS platforms (Veeva, Microsoft) or cloud solutions (AWS, Azure). Experience with regulatory frameworks and compliance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: 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. 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.

Travel Requirements 5% Occasional travel may be required to other company sites, conferences, or vendor locations.

COMPENSATION

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 $168,500 - $239,500 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.

If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the recruiting process, please email us at: [e-mail].

Our office is a modern 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.

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.

Every Exelixis employee is united in an ambitious cause: to launch innovative medicines that give patients and their families hope for the future. In this pursuit, we know our employees are our most valuable asset. After operating in the challenging biotech sector for 25 years, we have a proven track record of resiliency in the face of adversity. The success of our lead product has provided a solid commercial foundation allowing us to reinvigorate our research efforts, and grow our team in areas such as Drug Discovery, Clinical Development and Commercial. As we expand our global partnerships and further reinvest in R&D to help us discover the next breakthrough for difficult-to-treat cancers, we’re seeking to add talented, dedicated employees to power our mission. Cancer is our cause. Make it yours, too.