Head Of Information Technology
CurrentResponsible for managing and implementing information technology services and security at CymaBay Therapeutics (A subsidiary of Gilead Sciences, Inc.)• Operations, Applications, Network / Security, Technical Project Management and Computer System Validation • Responsible for the architecture and implementation of a cloud-first, secure, scalable, infrastructure in support of project commercial needs.• Partner with business leadership and vendors to create IT strategy and deliver against technology roadmap.• Create and maintain IT policies, procedures, and systems to ensure regulatory, compliance, and quality needs are met for both GXP, SOX and GDPR.• Lead a layered information security program.• Work with industry leaders in the emerging Life Sciences community to identify new technologies, techniques, vendors, and people to support CymaBay initiatives.• Develop and manage IT budgets and project plans aligned to business objectives.• Created and lead the IT steering community to ensure both leadership and user needs are met.• Develop and mentor team members in the support of CymaBay technical initiatives.• Implemented CymaBay's first Computer System Validation program for computer applications and infrastructure for CFR-Part 11.