New · posted Nov 1
Exelixis · Biotechnology
Executive Director, Clinical Data & Digital Strategy
- Alameda, CA
- On-site
- Full-time
- Director
The role
SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE
Manages a team to build, develop and lead a high performing data and digital strategy team of managers and analysts, scaling capabilities as the organization evolves. Establish standards and architectural principles for data modeling, metadata management, semantic interoperability, ontology governance, and FAIR data implementation across the Clinical Development organization.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for oversight of all aspects of data and digital strategy in Development Sciences.
- Work closely with IT, Quality, Programming and Governance teams to define scalable and compliant data standards and digital solutions.
- Define the future state digital ecosystem and lead product vision, roadmaps, investment priorities, business cases and tradeoff decisions. Balance near-term launch and growth needs with long-term platform, data, integration and lifecycle strategy.
- Develop roadmaps for scientific data platforms metadata capabilities, knowledge systems and AI-ready data assets.
- Set employee goals, conduct performance assessments and mentor and provide professional development opportunities for staff.
- As part of the Digital Strategy, Analytics and Programming leadership team, define, develop, and implement procedures, guidelines and policies for good programming practices.
- Adhere to FDA regulations regarding training records, guidelines, and SOPs.
- Seeks continual improvement: creates or modifies processes to improve effectiveness, efficiency, communication or compliance.
- Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation and scientific partnership.
- Define training curriculum for new employees and contractors, particularly departmental programming conventions and standards.
- Partner with biostatisticians and clinical data management staff to establish clinical data collection, management, and/or data reporting standards.
- Communicate progress, milestones, and issues to department management.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
What you need
3 ways to qualify
Bachelor’s
+ 18+ years of experience
BS/BA degree in related discipline and a minimum of 18 years of related experience; or,
- or
Master’s
+ 16+ years of experience
MS/MA degree in related discipline and a minimum of 16 years of related experience; or,
- or
PhD
+ 15+ years of experience
PhD in related discipline and a minimum of 15 years of related experience; or,
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS & ABILITIES Education
- Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- Good managerial and organizational skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of appropriate FDA regulations, industry standards, and guidance documents.
- Understand the clinical research process, trial designs, and the development of protocols and analysis plans.
- Proficient in computer skills relevant to data and digital strategy, data lakes, semantic layers, and analytics platforms.
- Knowledge of FDA GxP compliance and qualification.
Experience
- Experience in the Biotech/Pharmaceutical industry.
- Expertise with Databricks, Spark, Delta Lake, vector databases, and cloud-native data platforms.
- Experience writing code in R and Python.
- Experience recruiting, hiring and supervising analysts.
- Experience authoring SOPs and work instructions.
- Experience in oncology and study phases I - III studies highly desirable.
- Experience enabling machine learning, generative AI, retrieval architecture and agentic systems through modern data architecture.
Travel Requirements
- 5% Some travel may be required
Location: Alameda, CA Range for this position: $272,000 - $344,000 The base pay offered will take into account 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: [email protected].
What you'll do
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Directly supervises employee(s) and via other subordinate supervisors.
Pay and benefits
$272,000 – $344,000 a year
Employer provided401k plan with generous company contributions
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Discretionary annual bonus
Employee stock purchase and long-term incentives
Where you'll work
Alameda, CAOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
More jobs in Alameda, CAWorking conditions
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.
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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.
Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · November 1, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 43% above the US median for Clinical Data Management roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Director roles in the US14 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $272,000 | — | $344,000 |
| All US (middle half) | $187,750 | $215,000 | $241,625 |
This role: Exelixis's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Clinical Data Management roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 1, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Clinical Data Management
The general path across 54 open Clinical Data Management roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Exelixis's own promotion track.
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 36 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Collaboration and leadership10
- Data and digital systems6
- Documentation and SOPs5
- GMP and compliance4
- Clinical trial conduct2
- Validation and qualification1
Company hiring pulse
Exelixis on Regulatory Jobs
- 20
- Open roles
- 20
- Distinct roles
- 2
- Locations
By discipline
- Clinical12 60%
- Quality5 25%
- Regulatory3 15%
By level
- Director15 75%
- Manager2 10%
- VP & Executive1 5%
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Executive Director, Clinical Data & Digital Strategy at Exelixis
Open until filled. $272K–$344K a year, employer provided.