Role summary
the senior director, business applications will oversee and optimize all general & administrative (g&a) business systems, leading a high-impact team to enhance, harden, and scale enterprise systems in support of olema’s commercialization and sustained growth. This role partners with multiple functions to understand evolving business requirements and deliver efficient, scalable solutions, with a focus on system governance, data integrity, and sox compliance. Based in san francisco or boston, the position requires travel and the ability to drive digital transformation across the organization.
Responsibilities
own the strategic roadmap, budget and day-to-day management of g&a business systems including netsuite, prendio, agiloft, bamboohr, greenhouse, and culture amp
hardening existing systems to prepare for commercialization and ensure enterprise scalability, audit readiness, and sox 404a & b compliance
partner with finance, hr, legal, procurement, talent, facilities and it teams to understand evolving business requirements and deliver efficient, scalable solutions
ensure successful adoption of new technologies and enhancements through structured change management practices, including communication, training, and stakeholder alignment
evaluate and implement ai-driven tools and automation platforms and workflow optimization solutions such as workato or similar ipaas technologies
drive continuous improvement and digital transformation by identifying opportunities for process redesign, automation and integration across systems
ensure application governance, data integrity, system security, and adherence to internal controls and sox processes
lead system and vendor evaluations, platform assessments, and rfp processes to achieve optimal technical fit and value
manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations for saas platforms and service providers
provide oversight and partnership with r&d teams to support scientific applications, data workflows, and system integrations that enable research innovation
mentor and grow a high-performing business applications team aligned with olema’s culture and mission
qualifications
required: bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, or related discipline; advanced degree preferred
required: strong knowledge of ai technologies, data management, and automation tools to drive digital transformation
required: demonstrated leadership in managing cross-functional teams and complex system implementations
required: proven success scaling and hardening systems in preparation for commercialization
required: demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and architect scalable, future-ready systems
required: 10+ years of experience managing enterprise applications, with a strong background in g&a systems within biotech or pharmaceutical industry
required: 5+ years of experience building, leading, managing, developing and mentoring direct reports
required: hands-on experience with netsuite; prendio, agiloft, bamboohr, greenhouse, culture amp, workato or similar tools highly preferred
required: track record of process optimization, workflow automation, and driving operational efficiency
required: experience with sox compliance, including system controls, audit requirements, and governance
required: proven success in system and vendor selection, including leading evaluations, rfps, and contract negotiations
preferred: exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
preferred: highly analytical and data-driven decision-maker
preferred: proactive, self-motivated, and results-oriented with a \"bias for action\"
preferred: collaborative team player who thrives in a cross-functional environment
preferred: flexible and adaptable to evolving business needs and technology trends
skills
strategic planning and program governance
enterprise systems integration and modernization
change management and stakeholder alignment
vendor management and contract negotiations
data governance, security and sox controls
people leadership and cross-functional collaboration
analytical thinking and data-driven decision making
education
bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, or related discipline; advanced degree preferred
additional requirements
role requires location in san francisco or boston and up to 10% travel
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