Senior Vice President, Information Technology
Company: IDEAYA Biosciences
Location: South San Francisco
Posted on: January 27, 2026
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Job Description:
Non-Solicitation Policy and Notice to Agencies and Recruiters:
IDEAYA's Non-Solicitation Policy strictly prohibits agencies and
recruiters from any contact and communication with IDEAYA
employees, managers, and leaders to submit unsolicited candidate
resumes and/or to solicit business partnerships . Submission of
unsolicited candidate resumes by agencies or recruiters with or
without a contract in place with IDEAYA Biosciences Inc. will not
create any implied obligation. Failure to comply with this policy
will result in disqualification from current and future business
opportunities with IDEAYA Biosciences. All recruiting and talent
agency decisions are strictly managed by the internal IDEAYA Human
Resources function. All communication by external agencies and
recruiters must be directed to humanresources@ideayabio.com. We ask
that you only email your interest once. Job Summary About IDEAYA
Biosciences: IDEAYA is a precision medicine oncology company
committed to the discovery, development, and commercialization of
transformative therapies for cancer. Our approach integrates
expertise in small-molecule drug discovery, structural biology and
bioinformatics with robust internal capabilities in identifying and
validating translational biomarkers to develop tailored,
potentially first-in-class targeted therapies aligned to the
genetic drivers of disease. We have built a deep pipeline of
product candidates focused on synthetic lethality and antibody-drug
conjugates, or ADCs, for molecularly defined solid tumor
indications. Our mission is to bring forth the next wave of
precision oncology therapies that are more selective, more
effective, and deeply personalized with the goal of altering the
course of disease and improving clinical outcomes for patients with
cancer. When you're at IDEAYA, you will be in the midst of
brilliant minds working on precision medicine therapies to help
cancer patients. We are passionate and committed about being on the
forefront of oncology medicine, which means we all have a high
internal drive that is at the very core of every person at IDEAYA.
We are inquisitive, ask deep questions, and are data-driven
innovators who like to collaborate and use team work to move
science forward. For more information, please see
www.ideayabio.com. Location: South San Francisco, CA. Position
Summary: We are seeking a Senior Vice President, Information
Technology (IT) to lead our IDEAYA IT Team. The Senior Vice
President, Information Technology (SVP, IT) is a strategic and
operational leader responsible for defining and executing IDEAYA’s
enterprise technology strategy during its evolution from a
clinical-stage to a commercial-stage biotechnology company.
Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer, this executive will
oversee all aspects of IT infrastructure, enterprise applications,
cybersecurity, data management, and compliance systems. The SVP, IT
will ensure that technology capabilities effectively support
financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and the scaling of
commercial operations. This position is based in our South San
Francisco headquarter offices and required to be onsite four days
per week per our company policy. Reporting to: Chief Accounting
Officer Job Description What you’ll do: Develop and execute an
enterprise IT roadmap that supports IDEAYA’s commercialization and
long-term growth. Partner with the Chief Accounting Officer and
executive leadership to align IT investments with financial,
operational, and compliance goals. Lead implementation and
optimization of core enterprise systems, including ERP, QMS, LIMS,
and CRM platforms. Oversee enterprise cybersecurity and data
governance programs to ensure security, integrity, and availability
Owns the enterprise Business Continuity Program (BCP), providing
strategic leadership to ensure resilient IT operations, alignment
with corporate risk management, and readiness to recover critical
services during disruptive events. Drive digital transformation
initiatives across Finance, Quality, Regulatory, and Commercial
functions. Manage IT service delivery, infrastructure, and
operations with focus on scalability and reliability. Recruit,
develop, and lead a high-performing IT organization to support
IDEAYA’s growth. Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate
technology solutions that enable commercial readiness and
analytics. Develop and manage IT budgets and vendor relationships
to ensure cost efficiency and strategic alignment. Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or
related field; MBA or Master’s preferred. 15 years of progressive
IT leadership experience, including at least 5 years in an
executive role within life sciences. Demonstrated success leading
IT through the transition from R&D to commercial operations.
Deep understanding of regulatory compliance requirements (SOX, GxP,
21 CFR Part 11) and validated systems. Proven experience with
enterprise system implementation (ERP, QMS, LIMS, CRM). Strong
background in cybersecurity, data management, and business
continuity planning. Excellent communication, leadership, and
stakeholder management skills. All employees are expected to act
with integrity and in full compliance with applicable laws,
regulations, and IDEAYA policies, including IDEAYA’s Code of
Conduct.Employees must demonstrate good judgement and ethical
behavior in all business activities, maintain patient and product
safety as a top priority, and report any suspected violations of
law or Company policy through appropriate channels Total Rewards
Along with our inspiring mission, and highly collaborative and
inclusive environment, IDEAYA offers a competitive total rewards
package that reflects our pay-for-performance philosophy where
employees are eligible to be considered for merit-based salary
increases, company discretionary short-term incentive plan
participation, and company discretionary stock option awards (based
on board approval). Our comprehensive benefits package includes,
but is not limited to, medical/dental/vision coverage (100% company
paid for employees and 90% company paid for dependents), 401k,
ESPP, and wellness programs. The expected salary range for the
roleof Senior Vice President, Information Technology is $340,000 -
$420,000. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will
depend on several factors that may include but are not limited to
the office location where this open position is located, the final
candidates’ experience within their profession, experience in the
disease areas we are striving to make an impact in as a company,
length of time within the industry, educational background, and
performance during the interview process. The Company complies with
all laws respecting equal employment opportunities and does not
discriminate against applicants with regard to any protected
characteristic as defined by federal, state, and local law. This
position requires you to work onsite in the office at the Company’s
facilities for training & meetings, with work-from-home
flexibility, and the Company requires that all employees working in
its facilities be fully vaccinated (except as required by
applicable law). Therefore, this position requires you to be fully
vaccinated from COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for
medical or religious reasons, and/or as otherwise required by
applicable law. The Company considers you fully vaccinated once 14
days have passed since you received either the second dose in a
two-dose COVID-19 vaccine series or a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine.
The vaccine must have been FDA approved, have emergency use
authorization from the FDA, or, for persons fully vaccinated
outside of the U.S., be listed for emergency use by the World
Health Organization. IDEAYA is an equal opportunity employer. In
accordance with applicable law, IDEAYA does not discriminate in
hiring or otherwise in employment based on race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability,
sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
EOE/AA/Vets.
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