Sr. Business Technology Manager

Structure is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company leveraging structure-based drug design to develop more accessible oral small molecule therapeutics for the treatment of chronic diseases including obesity and related diseases. 

Our oral small molecule drug design platform leverages the latest advances in structure-based drug discovery, data science and computational chemistry. Our current scientific focus is on applying our platform to GPCRs, which regulate numerous diverse physiological and pathological processes and comprise the largest family of targets for approved drugs across multiple disease areas, including obesity.
 
Structure Therapeutics is led by an experienced group of international drug innovators and financed by top-tier global life sciences investors. The company has completed an initial public offering (IPO) in February of 2023. With offices in California and Shanghai, Structure Therapeutics has the benefit of being at the center of life science innovation in both the US and China and capitalizing on the strengths of each geographic location.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Business Technology Manager serves as a strategic partner, bridging the gap between business objectives and technology solutions. This role will play a key part in aligning technology with business goals, ensuring seamless digital transformation and innovation across the organization. This role will report directly to our Sr. Director, IT Business Partner – G&A and will be responsible for to partner with business teams and IT stakeholders to drive strategic technology initiatives, optimize systems, and enhance operational efficiencies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Technology Strategy & Business Alignment

• Act as a strategic technology partner to business functions, understanding their needs and driving IT solutions that support company objectives
• Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of technology platforms that enhance business processes and user experience
• Collaborate with leadership to define technology roadmaps that align with corporate strategy

Solution Delivery & Optimization

• Oversee the implementation and integration of business applications, ensuring alignment with industry best practices
• Manage system enhancements, upgrades, and troubleshooting to optimize performance and user experience
• Drive process automation and data-driven decision-making through innovative technology solutions

Cross-functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with Finance, HR, Legal teams to translate business needs into scalable technology solutions
• Engage with external vendors, consultants, and IT teams to deliver high-quality solutions
• Ensure strong governance, security, and compliance in all technology implementations

Project & Change Management

• Lead cross-functional technology projects, ensuring timely execution, stakeholder alignment, and risk mitigation
• Support change management efforts to drive adoption and maximize technology ROI
• Provide training, documentation, and ongoing support for key business applications

CORE COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Strong background in technology strategy, and system implementations
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal teams and external vendors,
• promoting collaboration and partnership
• The ability to think critically and analytically, evaluate information and data to make well-informed decisions
• Sensitivity to and respect for cultural differences, especially when working in a diverse and global environment
• Skill in negotiating and reaching consensus with stakeholders
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple deliverables
• Proficient in driving results and outcomes while solving complex problems
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment, collaborating across time zones
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills

REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field

Experience

• 7 years of experience in business technology, IT business partnership, or enterprise applications management
• Proficiency in Data Analytics, Cloud Platforms, and Business Process Automation and prior experience with NetSuite, Strongpoint, AuditBoard, BambooHR, ADP, ZipHQ, Contract Mgmt. software a plus
• Experience working in Life Sciences, Biopharma, or Healthcare industries is a plus
• Proficiency with Chinese is a plus

The target salary range for this full-time role is $146,000 - $176,000 bonus equity benefits. Structure Therapeutics determines salary ranges based on level and scope of responsibilities, as well as location. Individual pay is further determined by additional factors, including relevant experience, specific job skills, education and training. More details about the specific salary range for your location will be discussed with you during the hiring process by the StructureTx Talent Acquisition Team.