Senior Director, Information Technology

Location: Redwood City
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

JOIN US! Adicet Bio, Inc. is a clinical stage biotechnology company discovering and developing allogeneic gamma delta T cell therapies for autoimmune diseases and cancer. Adicet is advancing a pipeline of “off-the-shelf” gamma delta T cells, engineered with chimeric antigen receptors (CARs), to facilitate durable activity in patients. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.adicetbio.com . Senior Director, Information Technology The Senior Director, Information Technology, will be responsible for the strategic leadership and operational oversight of the company’s information technology and cybersecurity programs. This role will drive enterprise-wide IT initiatives to support research, clinical, technical operations, and G&A functions while ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets. The ideal candidate has experience building IT functions in a high-growth life sciences organization with a strong grasp of GxP systems, on-premises and cloud environments, and regulatory compliance. Key responsibilities: Strategic Leadership Define and implement the IT and InfoSec vision, roadmap, and budget aligned with business and scientific objectives Build and lead a high-performing IT and security team; scale the department as the company grows Serve as the company’s top technical authority for enterprise IT systems, security, and data governance IT Infrastructure & Operations Oversee a team responsible for the design, implementation, and support of scalable, secure infrastructure (on-prem, cloud, hybrid) Ensure enterprise systems including endpoints, networking, collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft 365) lab IT, and clinical systems—are effectively managed and continuously improved Maintain high standards for connectivity, availability, and security across office, lab, and remote work environments through close coordination with infrastructure and support teams. Information Security & Compliance Develop and maintain an enterprise cybersecurity program aligned with NIST, ISO 27001, and/or other relevant frameworks Lead efforts in data protection, vulnerability management, incident response, and employee training Ensure compliance with industry regulations such as SOX, GxP, and GDPR Vendor & Stakeholder Management Manage IT and security vendors, including contract negotiation, service-level agreements, and performance Act as a strategic partner to Research, Clinical, Technical Operations, and G&A teams ensuring technology supports business needs Liaise with executive leadership and Board-level stakeholders on risk management and security posture Qualifications: Required: 10 years of progressive experience in IT and information security roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity Experience supporting R&D and GxP environments in the life sciences industry Strong understanding of IT operations, cloud platforms (e.g., Azure), and enterprise applications Direct experience with security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and regulatory standards (SOX, GxP, GDPR) Proven ability to build and manage cross-functional teams and scale infrastructure in fast-paced environments Highly capable of operating at strategic and tactical levels Preferred: Experience in a startup or high-growth environment CISSP, CISM, or other relevant security certifications Familiarity with laboratory systems, electronic lab notebooks (ELNs), clinical trial systems, quality management systems, and system and data lifecycle management Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field Adicet fosters a collaborative, high-performing environment by prioritizing in-person engagement. To enhance teamwork and communication, employees are required to be onsite at least three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday mandatory) , with some roles requiring full-time onsite presence. Pay Range$234,000—$323,000 USD Adicet fosters a collaborative, high-performing environment by prioritizing in-person engagement. To enhance teamwork and communication, employees are required to be onsite at least three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday mandatory) , with some roles requiring full-time onsite presence. At Adicet, our people are our greatest focus. We believe that attracting and retaining the best and brightest is the key to achieving our mission to deliver best-in-class gamma delta T cell therapies for patients fighting autoimmune diseases and cancer. We offer a competitive compensation package including base salary, annual cash bonus, long-term incentives (equity), Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) and a 401(k) with ROTH and a 4.5% Company match. To ensure the wellness of our employees and their loved ones, we offer comprehensive health plans (medical, dental, vision, etc.), Flexible Health and Commuter Spending Accounts (FSA) and a company matched Health Savings Account (HSA). We also offer a life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, and legal, pet, and various other voluntary insurance programs. We also believe our greatest ideas come when we are refreshed and focused, and we offer generous paid time-off including 13 company holidays, paid end-of-year winter break, vacation, sick time, and paid parental leave. Adicet is located in a state-of-the-art facility and works to create an incredible office experience with an onsite gym and various other fitness options, onsite parking with electric vehicle charging stations and free shuttle (Caltrain), company-subsidized lunches (delivered onsite daily) and fully stocked breakrooms. Adicet is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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