Senior Manager, IT Applications

Nuvation Bio•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

Nuvation Bio is a biopharmaceutical company tackling some of the greatest unmet needs in oncology by developing differentiated and novel therapeutic candidates. Our vision is to significantly change the practice of oncology by developing medicines that provide truly meaningful improvements in quality of life and survival for people with cancer. The Manager, IT Applications will be responsible for providing end-to-end application management with a focus on planning, building, supporting, and vendor management for different IT programs and initiatives. This position will be required to lead implementations, build business relationships, and support systems for various business functions within G&A. The individual must have a solid understanding of cloud-based solutions and various business processes.

Requirements

Bachelors and/or Master’s degree in a technical field
Minimum of 8+ years’ experience in IT
Minimum 3+ years’ IT experience working in pharmaceutical industry
Experience managing IT SOX compliance in a regulated environment
Experience working with HR, Finance, and/or Legal teams within pharmaceutical industry
Excellent management, leadership, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to effectively interact with all levels of management

Nice To Haves

Experience implementing and managing NetSuite, Workday, or other ERP is desired
Experience working with Expense Management, Legal Contract Management, Talent Management, or Performance Management solutions is desired
Experience leading global application implementations or integrations is a plus
Experience working with pharmaceutical CMC or Supply Chain is a plus
Problem-Solver - As an action-oriented self-starter, you’re eager to apply your expertise in diagnosing inefficiencies, determining root causes, and recommending solutions to complex challenges.
Personable - You establish and nurture highly effective relationships with colleagues and key stakeholders that support and advance project goals and objectives.
Credible - Thorough understanding of clinical methodologies and providing sound analytical support, you quickly establish credibility as a reliable resource.
Emotional intelligence , curiosity, and a knack to figure out a way to build something better
Communication - Effectively listens, conveys, and receives ideas. Maintains a consistent flow of information. A strong presenter and effective communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders.
Accountability - Acts with a clear sense of ownership - whether the task is in their role description. Holds yourself and others accountable to execute all tasks at hand through seen and unforeseen circumstances with high quality and integrity.
Adaptability - Can manage in an environment of ambiguity. Embraces the change of a new system, process, technology, or idea in the organization. You could reassess priorities, alter goals and take risks.