Kyverna Therapeutics · Emeryville, CA, United States
Join Kyverna Therapeutics at the forefront of cell therapy innovation and help redefine what’s possible. As Head of Information Technology, you will lead the company’s technology strategy as it transitions from a development-stage biotech to a fully integrated commercial organization. Reporting to the CFO, you will be responsible for enterprise applications, cybersecurity, infrastructure, validation, data governance, IT operations, and digital enablement.
About the Role
You will build scalable, secure, and compliant technology capabilities that enable commercialization, regulatory readiness, and operational excellence. This leader partners closely with Commercial, Medical Affairs, Manufacturing & Supply, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical Development, Finance, HR, and Legal to align technology investments with business priorities.
What You Will Do
Define and execute a multi-year technology roadmap aligned with corporate and commercialization strategy.
Serve as a senior advisor on technology strategy, investments, and risk.
Establish governance, operating models, and decision frameworks to support scale.
Lead IT strategy for transition to commercial operations, including launch readiness.
Lead deployment of commercial systems (CRM, incentive compensation, territory alignment, analytics, omnichannel tools, etc.).
Partner with Commercial leadership to enable field operations, customer engagement, and market access.
Ensure integration of commercial platforms with ERP, HRIS, finance, and enterprise data systems.
Drive enterprise application strategy across all business functions.
Own enterprise application strategy, implementation, integration, and lifecycle management.
Develop scalable architecture supporting end-to-end business processes across all functions.
Lead data governance, master data management, and enterprise reporting.
Evaluate and implement technologies that improve efficiency and performance.
Lead enterprise cybersecurity, protecting IP, patient data, and regulated systems.
Oversee IT risk management, business continuity, disaster recovery, and incident response.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal control requirements.
Partner with Legal, Quality, and Internal Audit on risk mitigation and audits.
Oversee validation strategy for GxP systems and regulated environments.
Ensure inspection readiness and compliance with regulatory expectations.
Partner with Quality and Regulatory on validation governance and documentation.
Lead infrastructure, cloud, networks, collaboration tools, and end-user devices.
Lead IT operations and support services.
Build and lead a high-performing IT organization.
Manage key technology vendors and strategic partnerships.
What We Are Looking For
15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience in biotech or pharma.
Proven experience building and scaling technology organizations through commercial launch and rapid growth.
Experience leading enterprise application implementation and integration initiatives, including ERP, CRM, data, and corporate systems.
Experience enabling first commercial product launches and field force deployments.
Significant experience leading cybersecurity, technology risk management, and compliance programs.
Experience supporting GxP-regulated environments and computer system validation activities.
Proven leadership of multi-layer IT organizations and external partners.
Strong Knowledge of commercial life sciences platforms and data ecosystems.
This is a remote position with west coast hours preferred. The salary range is $290K to $325K USD annually, with potential for bonus, benefits, and stock plan participation. Apply now to be part of our mission to transform the future of treatment for autoimmune disease.