Senior Director, Information Technology

The Position As our Senior Director, Information Technology, you’ll report to the SVP, Technology & Business Operations and lead the strategy, operations, security, and evolution of Maze’s enterprise technology environment.   This is a role for a leader who can balance strategy with hands-on execution. You’ll lead our internal IT team while evolving our operating model with Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and strategic partners to deliver reliable, secure, and responsive technology services.   As Maze advances its clinical programs and prepares for increasingly complex global development, you’ll ensure our technology environment can scale with the business. You’ll partner across Clinical, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, Legal, HR, Research, Informatics, and other functions to modernize how we work, strengthen cybersecurity, improve the employee technology experience, and help expand the use of AI and automation across the company.   This position is based in our South San Francisco headquarters and requires onsite presence a minimum of three days per week.   The Impact You’ll Have Lead Technology Strategy and Operations   Develop and execute Maze’s enterprise IT strategy and roadmap aligned with business growth, clinical development, security, and compliance needs.   Lead the delivery of enterprise IT services, including Microsoft 365, identity and access management, endpoints, networking, cloud services, business applications, and end-user support.   Modernize  the employee  technology experience, including onboarding, access provisioning, support, and authentication.   Establish meaningful service levels, operational metrics, and performance expectations that drive accountability and continuous improvement.   Own IT financial planning and investment prioritization, balancing business value, risk, employee experience, scalability, and cost.   Evolve Our IT Operating Model and Build a High-Performing Organization   Lead Maze’s transition to an effective MSP-enabled operating model across end-user support and infrastructure.   Establish clear roles, accountability, service expectations, and ways of working between internal IT leaders, MSPs, and strategic technology partners.   Lead, coach, and develop Maze’s IT leadership team, building trust, collaboration, and shared accountability across IT Operations, Infrastructure, and Helpdesk.   Manage vendor performance, service quality, escalation, cost, and continuous improvement while ensuring Maze  retains  ownership of technology strategy, security, risk, and business outcomes.   Create a service-oriented culture where internal teams and external partners  operate  as one IT organization focused on delivering an exceptional employee experience.   Remain close enough to the technology and operations to  identify  issues, remove roadblocks, and guide the team effectively.   Strengthen Cybersecurity and Compliance   Develop and execute Maze’s cybersecurity strategy and multi-year roadmap, maturing capabilities across identity, endpoints, networks, SaaS applications, data protection, monitoring, third-party risk, and incident response.   Improve Maze’s ability to proactively  identify , assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks.   Maintain strong disaster recovery, business continuity, and incident response capabilities.   Support SOX, GDPR, audits, access controls, and applicable  GxP  and computer system validation requirements.   Partner with the Business   Build trusted partnerships across Clinical Development, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, Legal, HR, Research,  Drug Discovery , and Technical Operations.   Establish a proactive IT  business-partnership  model that  anticipates  functional needs,  identifies  opportunities to improve how teams work, and translates those needs into the technology roadmap.   Support the technology needs of global clinical development and external partners, including CROs and other service providers.   Partner with business owners on the selection and implementation of critical platforms, including clinical, quality, and  document-management  systems.   Translate business needs into practical, scalable technology solutions.   Advance AI and Automation   Help lead the continued evolution of  AI@Maze , enabling secure and responsible use of enterprise AI.   Partner with Informatics, Data Science, Legal, and business teams on AI governance, architecture, security, and adoption.   Evaluate enterprise AI platforms and opportunities to connect approved AI tools with internal Maze information such as SharePoint.   Identify  opportunities to automate routine work and improve productivity across the company.   As a Senior Director, we also expect you to demonstrate the following Maze Leadership Competencies:   Communication and Influence Role models clear communication and open two-way conversations.   Reinforces an environment where people feel  heard  and their opinions are valued.   Inspires followership despite differing initial opinions.   Teamwork and Collaboration Champions collaboration and connection across Maze.   Establishes team norms and expectations.   Seeks opportunities to spotlight team and individual contributions.   Execution and Results Develops recommendations to seize opportunities and mitigate obstacles that could  impact  long-term success.   Coaches  others on resource management and delegation.   Aligns work to Maze’s strategy, mission, and vision.   Develop Others and Self Develops staff capabilities to take on greater responsibility.   Encourages staff to pursue meaningful stretch goals.   Identifies  ways to strengthen inclusive leadership.   What We’re Looking For 1 5 + years of progressive IT experience, including 5+ years  in  technology leadership.   Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or another highly regula