Associate Director (IT Business Partner - R&D)

Company: Travere Therapeutics
Location: San Diego
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

Associate Director (IT Business Partner - R&D)Apply locations San Diego time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R-100664Department: 101180 IT-G&ALocation: San DiegoBe a part of a global team that is inspired to make a difference in the lives of people living with rare disease.At Travere Therapeutics, we recognize that our exceptional employees are vital to our success. We are a dedicated team focused on meeting the unique needs of rare patients. Our work is rewarding - both professionally and personally - because we are making a difference. We are passionate about what we do.We are seeking talented individuals who will thrive in our collaborative, diverse, fast-paced environment and share in our mission - to identify, develop and deliver life-changing therapies to people living with rare disease. We stick by our values centered on patients, courage, community, and collaboration to pursue our vision of becoming a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the delivery of innovation and hope to patients in the global rare disease community.At Travere Therapeutics, we are in rare for life. We continue to courageously forge new paths as we move toward a common goal of elevating science and service for rare patients.Position Summary:The Associate Director, IT Business Partner (ITBP) serves as a strategic partner to the R&D organization, aligning technology initiatives with business objectives. This role builds strong partnerships across teams to understand R&D strategies and priorities and leads the execution of IT programs and projects that support and advance those goals.Responsibilities:

• Partner with functional leaders and key stakeholders to evaluate, recommend, and deliver IT solutions that align with business strategies and corporate objectives.
• Lead IT project delivery for new applications and system implementations, including RFP/RFI management, vendor selection, contract negotiation, requirements gathering, business process mapping, documentation, testing, and deployment.
• Identify and mitigate project risks in collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring milestones, budgets, and timelines are successfully managed.
• Serve as the IT subject matter expert for application upgrades, integrations, and system enhancements across supported business areas.
• Work cross-functionally to support 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, ensuring systems are validated and meet requirements for electronic records, audit trails, and regulatory standards.
• Drive process mapping and business process improvement initiatives to streamline workflows and support scalable data and analytics capabilities.
• Translate business priorities into actionable technology plans, providing effort estimates and adapting to changing needs in a dynamic environment.
• Communicate project progress, updates, and escalations to IT and business leadership, acting as the primary IT contact for the designated function.
• Ensure IT systems and activities align with corporate compliance requirements, including Sarbanes-Oxley, the Sunshine Act, data privacy regulations, and Enterprise Risk Management.
• Provide general IT support and contribute to team responsibilities as needed.Education/Experience Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Information Management or related discipline. Equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry, with increasing responsibility and a focus on R&D functions preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of technical project management experience preferred.Additional Skills/Experience:
• The ideal candidate will embody Travere's core values: Courage, Community Spirit, Patient Focus and Teamwork.
• Strong knowledge of System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Proficient in implementing, integrating, and managing Veeva R&D Vaults in regulated environments.
• Hands-on experience with SharePoint-based collaboration tools, including site setup, governance, and user adoption support.
• Familiarity with 21 CFR Part 11, supporting validation, audit trails, and electronic records in GxP systems.
• Skilled in translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable business requirements.
• Solid understanding of SaaS platforms, IT service management, and governance best practices.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively across teams.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Adaptable and committed to delivering value through responsive project execution.
• Ability to travel 10 % domestic and internationally.
• All positions have an essential job function to be able to perform face to face work with colleagues and/or onsite in San Diego. No role is expected to be 100% remote.Total Rewards Offerings:Travere provides comprehensive total rewards offerings that demonstrate our commitment as a diverse, equitable, people-centric, and pay-for-performance organization.Benefits: Our benefits include premium health, financial, work-life and well-being offerings for eligible employees and dependents, wellness and employee support programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with employer match and generous paid time off.Compensation: Our competitive compensation package includes a combination of both cash compensation (base pay and short-term incentive) and long-term incentive compensation (company stock), designed to recognize, retain, and reward employees.Target Base Pay Range:$146,000.00 - $190,000.00*This information is current as of the date of this posting and may be modified in the future. Actual pay offered to a candidate will depend on a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, education, skills, and location.Travere will accept applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected for the position.Travere Therapeutics, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer.If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us by sending an email to accommodations@travere.com. Please note that this email address is to be used exclusively to request an accommodation with the online application, interview or hiring process only. Travere HR will not reply to emails sent to this address for any other reason.
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