Executive Director, Enterprise Solutions & Innovation

Crinetics is a pharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, developing much-needed therapies for people with endocrine diseases and endocrine-related tumors. We were founded by a dedicated team of scientists with the simple belief that better therapies developed from rigorous innovation can lead to better lives. Our work continues to make a real difference in the lives of patients. We have a prolific discovery engine and a robust preclinical and clinical development pipeline. We are driven by science with a patient-centric and team-oriented culture. Crinetics is known for its inclusive workplace culture. We are also a dog-friendly workplace. This is an exciting time to join Crinetics as we shape our organization into the world’s premier fully-integrated endocrine company from discovery to patients. Join our team as we transform the lives of others.

Position Summary:

The Executive Director of Enterprise Solutions and Innovation is a strategic and hands-on leader responsible for envisioning, developing, and implementing enterprise-wide technology solutions that drive business value and innovation. This role will lead the strategy and execution of key enterprise systems, with a strong emphasis on data management, business intelligence, and the application of artificial intelligence to advance Crinetic's mission, particularly in the context of commercializing our first product. The Executive Director will partner closely with business leaders to identify opportunities to leverage technology to improve efficiency, drive insights, and create competitive advantage, and will be expected to be hands-on in the implementation and execution of these initiatives.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

These may include but are not limited to:

• Enterprise Systems Strategy and Management:
  • Develop and execute the strategy and roadmap for enterprise applications (e.g., ERP, CRM, LIMS, etc.) to support business operations and growth.
  • Oversee and actively participate in the implementation, integration, and ongoing management of enterprise systems, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery.
  • Ensure systems are scalable, secure, and compliant with relevant regulations (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR).
  • Deliver an enterprise systems roadmap, system implementation plans, system integration architecture, enterprise architecture diagrams and system performance reports.
• Enterprise Data Management and Governance:
  • Establish and lead the company's data management strategy, including data governance framework, data quality initiatives, and master data management.
  • Design, build, and maintain a data warehouse and business intelligence platform to provide actionable insights to the business.
  • Ensure data is accessible, accurate, and secure.
  • Deliver on data governance framework, data quality metrics and reports, master data management (MDM) strategy, data warehouse/business intelligence platform, data dictionaries and data catalogs.
• Artificial Intelligence and Innovation:
  • Identify, evaluate, and pilot opportunities to apply AI and machine learning to solve business challenges and drive innovation.
  • Lead the hands-on development and implementation of AI-driven solutions in areas such as drug discovery, clinical trials, manufacturing, and commercial operations.
  • Foster a culture of innovation within the IT organization and the broader company.
  • Deliver on AI strategy and use Cases, AI model documentation, proof-of-concept (POC) reports, AI solution deployment plans and  innovation pipeline.
• Digital Workplace Enablement:
  • Evaluate and implement technologies that enhance employee collaboration, communication, productivity, and engagement within the digital workplace.
  • Optimize the use of collaboration platforms (e.g., Microsoft 365, Google Workspace) to foster teamwork and knowledge sharing.
  • Drive initiatives to improve digital literacy and empower employees to effectively use workplace technologies.
• Collaboration and Partnership:
  • Partner with business leaders across all functions to understand their needs and collaboratively develop technology solutions to support their objectives.
  • Build strong relationships with external technology vendors and partners, actively participating in vendor selection and management.
  • Effectively communicate technology strategy and initiatives to executive leadership and stakeholders, providing clear and concise updates on project progress and outcomes.
• Leadership and Team Development:
  • Building matrixed teams of enterprise systems professionals, data engineers, and AI specialists, while also contributing directly to technical tasks.
  • Mentor and develop team members to ensure they have the skills and kn