Vaxcyte

Associate Director, Data and Knowledge Management

San Carlos, California, United States

Open 3 months, first seen by us 115 days ago

Pay: $183,000–214,000/yearAnnual period assumed — pay source
The compensation package will be competitive and includes comprehensive benefits and an equity component. Salary Range: $183,000 – $214,000 (SF Bay Area). Salary ranges for non-California locations may vary. Equal Opportunity
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Own data verification for all commercial regulatory submissions
Build systems and workflows to capture organizational knowledge and lessons learned
Develop data management strategies for operations, development and submissions
Lead integration of structured and unstructured data across departments
Manage and mentor a team of data professionals, analysts and knowledge specialists

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Own data verification for all commercial regulatory submissions.

Build systems and workflows to capture and retain organizational knowledge, including protocols, study results, lessons learned, and decision rationales.

Develop and oversee data management strategies to support operations, development, and regulatory submissions.

Lead the integration of structured and unstructured data across departments

Manage and mentor a team of data professionals, analysts, and knowledge specialists.

What you’ll bring

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Core experience

Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree in Life Sciences, Data Science, Information Management, or related field.
8+ years of experience in data and/or knowledge management, with minimum 3 years in a life sciences or biotech setting.
Proven experience leading enterprise data governance and knowledge sharing initiatives in a highly regulated environment.

Preferred experience

Experience with tools like SharePoint, Veeva Vault, Confluence, Tableau, and SQL is highly desirable.
Experience supporting clinical trials and regulatory submissions (e.g., IND, BLA) strongly preferred.
Experience in scaling systems and processes in a high-growth, early- to mid-stage biotech company is preferred.

Qualification wording

Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree in Life Sciences, Data Science, Information Management, or related field. Minimum of 9+ years of relevant experience for Ph.D., 11+ years for M.S./M.A., or 14+ years for B.S./B.A.

8+ years of experience in data and/or knowledge management, with minimum 3 years in a life sciences or biotech setting.

Proven experience leading enterprise data governance and knowledge sharing initiatives in a highly regulated environment.

Experience with tools like SharePoint, Veeva Vault, Confluence, Tableau, and SQL is highly desirable.

Experience supporting clinical trials and regulatory submissions (e.g., IND, BLA) strongly preferred.

Experience in scaling systems and processes in a high-growth, early- to mid-stage biotech company is preferred.

Education & alternatives

Requirements: - Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree in Life Sciences, Data Science, Information Management, or related field. Minimum of 9+ years of relevant experience for Ph.D., 11+ years for M.S./M.A., or 14+ years for B.S./B.A. - 8+ years of experience in data and/or knowledge management, with minimum 3 years in a life sciences or biotech setting.

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Last seen by us: Nov 4, 2026

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About the role

We file this job under Data Leadership, by the work the posting describes.

Data leaders run data teams or design how a company's data fits together. Managers hire, set priorities and answer for whether the data work pays off; architects choose the systems and the shape of the data.

Expect years of hands-on data work, experience leading people or projects, and the ability to explain tradeoffs to executives.

Unlike a senior engineer or analyst, most of a data leader's week goes to people, planning and decisions rather than building.

US government figures for computer and information systems managers

Median yearly pay, May 2025: $175,140
Expected change, 2025 to 2035: 15.8% more jobsagainst 3.5% for all jobs

The government has no code for data leaders, so these figures are for the closest group, computer and information systems managers, which includes data processing and data operations managers.

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025) and Employment Projections (2025 to 2035). Occupation code 11-3021.

Job description

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Join our Mission to Protect Humankind!

Vaxcyte is a clinical-stage vaccine innovation company engineering high-fidelity vaccines to protect humankind from the consequences of bacterial diseases, which have serious and costly health consequences when left unchecked. Working to eradicate or treat bacterial infections such as invasive pneumococcal disease, Group A Strep, and Shigella is just the beginning. Our path to success is clear and well-defined, and Vaxcyte is set up to go the distance.

WHAT we do is every bit as important as HOW we do it! Our work together is guided by four enduring core values:

*RETHINK CONVENTION: We bring creative and intellectual diversity to every facet of the work we do in order to innovate and re-innovate the way vaccines are delivered.

*AIM HIGH: We embody our collectively audacious goal to courageously make the most complex biologics ever attempted to protect humankind.

*LEAD WITH HEART: Everyone leads at Vaxcyte with a kindness-first, inclusive approach to collaboration and vigorous debate that advances our business objectives.

*MODEL EXCELLENCE: The magnitude of our challenge requires our shared commitment to demonstrating integrity, accountability, equality and clarity across communications and decision making.

Summary:

As we grow, we are seeking a strategic and collaborative Associate Director of Data and Knowledge Management to ensure the integrity, accessibility, and effective use of data and knowledge assets across the organization.

The Associate Director of Data and Knowledge Management will lead enterprise-wide efforts to structure, govern, and utilize data and knowledge resources critical to our process development, clinical, regulatory, and operational activities. This role is instrumental in ensuring scientific data integrity, regulatory readiness, and the preservation of institutional knowledge in a dynamic, fast-paced clinical environment.

Essential Functions:

Data Management, Strategy & Governance:

Acquire and gather data from manufacturing nodes throughout the supply chain to enable regulatory filings, process monitoring, and continuous improvement.
Develop and oversee data management strategies to support operations, development, and regulatory submissions.
Own data verification for all commercial regulatory submissions.
Lead the integration of structured and unstructured data across departments (e.g., preclinical, clinical, regulatory, CMC).

Knowledge Management:

Build systems and workflows to capture and retain organizational knowledge, including protocols, study results, lessons learned, and decision rationales.
Develop tools and processes that enable scientific teams to find, share, and reuse knowledge efficiently.
Champion a knowledge-sharing culture across scientific and operational functions.

Collaboration & Leadership:

Partner with regulatory, quality, R&D, IT and contract manufacturing teams to understand data and knowledge needs and align solutions.
Lead cross-functional initiatives focused on digital transformation, data harmonization, and collaboration tools.
Manage and mentor a team of data professionals, analysts, and knowledge specialists.

Analytics & Insights:

Ensure timely access to high-quality data for operational decision-making.
Partner with data science team to drive data visualization, reporting, and insights.
Support the use of AI/ML and automation for improved data analysis and knowledge extraction.

Compliance & Risk Management:

Ensure compliance with data protection and clinical trial regulations, including GDPR, HIPAA, and 21 CFR Part 11.
Identify and mitigate risks related to data security, access, and retention

Requirements:

Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree in Life Sciences, Data Science, Information Management, or related field. Minimum of 9+ years of relevant experience for Ph.D., 11+ years for M.S./M.A., or 14+ years for B.S./B.A.
8+ years of experience in data and/or knowledge management, with minimum 3 years in a life sciences or biotech setting.
Proven experience leading enterprise data governance and knowledge sharing initiatives in a highly regulated environment.
Strong project management and communication skills; able to work cross-functionally with scientific and operational teams.
Experience with tools like SharePoint, Veeva Vault, Confluence, Tableau, and SQL is highly desirable.
Experience supporting clinical trials and regulatory submissions (e.g., IND, BLA) strongly preferred.
Background in immunology, vaccines, or infectious disease R&D is highly preferred.
Experience in scaling systems and processes in a high-growth, early- to mid-stage biotech company is preferred.

Reports to: Senior Director, Process Validation

Location: Cary, North Carolina, San Carlos, California or Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Work Arrangement (may be adjusted based on business needs, job responsibilities, or changes to company policy):

Hybrid (Cary, North Carolina or San Carlos, California or Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) (minimum of 3 days per week onsite)

Compensation:

The compensation package will be competitive and includes comprehensive benefits and an equity component.

Salary Range: $183,000 – $214,000 (SF Bay Area). Salary ranges for non-California locations may vary.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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Please be aware of fraud or scams from individuals, organizations and/or internet sites claiming to represent Vaxcyte in recruitment activities. Vaxcyte has an established recruitment process for all positions prior to issuing an offer for employment and we will never extend unsolicited employment offers or ask candidates to provide financial or sensitive personal information as part of the application process. All legitimate communication from Vaxcyte will come from an official @vaxcyte.com email address. Qualified and interested candidates should apply to current openings at vaxcyte.com/careers.

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