Director, IT G&A Business Partner

Technology and Digital Health    ·       South San Francisco, CA       ·       Full time

At Alector, our mission is to develop therapies that empower the immune system to combat neurodegeneration. Our team is solely focused on developing treatments for some of the most challenging diseases facing our society. We are supported in this mission by experienced and accomplished scientists and clinicians, leading healthcare investors, and pharma company partners who share in our commitment to bettering the lives of patients.

The IT Business Partnership function has the directive to establish and maintain a relationship between IT and the business, and to increase the value realized from IT assets, investments, and capabilities. The G&A Business Partner is responsible for understanding the business, assisting in the prioritization of projects, and directing IT strategy in support of G&A business needs. This role is a liaison and trusted advisor between IT and G&A business units. 

In addition, the G&A BP will provide G&A Business applications support oversight, support vendor selection, deliver implementation and integration services, supervise the design, implementation and maintenance of G&A Business applications to ensure well tested and easy to maintain corporate applications. 

During the first year, your goals will include:

• Develop and own roadmaps, annual plans, budgets, and BvA for G&A systems to drive enterprise improvements.
• Find opportunities for application optimization, implementation, redesign, or Business process improvements across G&A departments
• Develop and maintain the relationship between IT and internal and external partners (G&A business units, service providers).
• Assist business owners in prioritizing projects and system selection. Work with partners and project teams to prioritize requirements (within projects on applications);
• Serve as the Primary Business applications advisor and liaison between G&A Business application vendors and Business partners to resolve production issues, training issues, or changes related to system optimization and improvements.
• Conduct license management, Vendor contracts management and recommend process and systems improvements.
• Partner directly with Alector IT Security team to maintain application/platform security controls

We’d love to hear from you if:

• You have 7 or more years of full-time experience leading and running G&A applications function and 10 years experience in biotechnology companies.
• Experience developing Business Systems Roadmaps and Budgets and tracking actuals vs budgets
• Experience maintaining compliance in an IT SOX environment.
• You take pride in being persistent, self-motivated, and efficient as you guide G&A teams to select, implement and maintain G&A Business applications.
• You have proven experience in leading consultants and vendors in directing, planning, and implementing G&A software solutions.
• You have proven experience in collaborating with Business partners to optimize Business processes and Business applications.
• You have familiarity with SOX, GDPR and CCPA data privacy regulations and practices.
• You thrive in an environment where we work independently and on teams, helping everyone around you to make better decisions.
• You have a point of view but are low ego

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Alector is a phenomenal place to learn and experiment. If you excel in a dynamic environment where everyone is committed to finding a treatment, where you’ll drive growth, this is your role. There is no limit to how far you can go with us.

Among the things you’ll discover at Alector on Day 1 and throughout your tenure: Committed and driven colleagues, a bold and important company goal, brand-new brightly-lit offices in the heart of the biotech area, flexible remote work options, and competitive compensation and benefits. But these matters only if you’re excited to build and own something great, and tackle these challenges with us. Come join us!

At Alector, we believe that hard-working teams include people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences who can challenge each other’s assumptions with fresh perspectives and bring creative ideas to the table. We are committed to building an open, diverse, and inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Employees of Alector working on-site are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19, and are required to provide proof of vaccination. Employees may be entitled to an exception or reasonable accommodation if they cannot be vaccinated because of a disability/medical necessity, or sincerely held religious belief. 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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