Korsana Biosciences is a private biopharmaceutical company advancing a pipeline of potential best-in-class therapies for neurodegenerative diseases. In partnership with Paragon Therapeutics, we have developed Therapeutic Targeting (THETA™), a novel blood-brain barrier-penetrant shuttle platform designed to enable dramatically higher drug concentration inside the brain and overcome the limitations of earlier shuttle technologies. Our lead program is KRSA-028, an investigational, shuttled antibody targeting amyloid beta designed to be a best-in-class treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. Our mission is to advance precision-engineered therapies, designed to address some of the biggest unmet needs in medicine. For more information, please visit www.korsana.com
Position Overview
The Director / Senior Director, IT will lead Korsana’s IT strategy and operations, with accountability for building and maintaining secure, scalable, and reliable technology infrastructure to support a growing biotech organization. This role will partner closely with leadership and functional teams to enable scientific execution, protect company data, and support efficient day-to-day operations.
This position requires a leader who can operate strategically while remaining hands-on, managing core IT systems and vendors, leading IT planning and execution for an office buildout, and providing oversight of select facilities-related coordination. Experience establishing AI usage guidelines and supporting emerging AI tools in a regulated or data-sensitive environment is highly valued.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute Korsana’s IT strategy aligned with company growth, scientific needs, and security requirements
- Own day-to-day IT operations, including systems reliability, user support, access management, and issue resolution
- Implement and manage core IT systems, infrastructure, and security controls to support a growing biotech organization
- Establish and maintain data security, privacy, and access standards
- Partner with leadership and functional teams to assess technology needs and deliver scalable, practical solutions
- Lead IT planning and execution for office buildouts and ongoing workplace technology needs, in coordination with facilities vendors
- Develop guidelines and best practices for the responsible use of AI tools and technologies
- Manage external IT vendors and service providers to ensure performance, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with company priorities
- Develop and manage IT budget, forecasts, and capital plans
- Establish repeatable processes and IT-governance frameworks to support scalability, compliance, and business continuity
- Support future readiness for ITGCs and cybersecurity program aligned with public‑company expectations (e.g., access controls, system change documentation)
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; or equivalent industry experience
- 8+ years of IT experience, with prior responsibility for both strategy and hands-on execution
- Experience supporting technology needs in a biotech, life sciences, or other regulated or data-intensive environment strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experience implementing and managing core IT systems in a growing organization
- Experience supporting office buildouts or workplace technology implementations
- Familiarity with AI tools and the development of usage guidelines or governance frameworks is a plus
Skills & Attributes
- Strong judgment and risk awareness, particularly around data security, privacy, and system reliability
- Ability and willingness to operate across full spectrum of IT work – from hands on tasks and tactical support to strategic IT leadership
- Practical, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to operate effectively in a lean, fast-moving environment
- Clear communicator who can translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
- Collaborative partner who builds trust across functions and levels
- Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and vendors simultaneously
Korsana Biosciences is the sixth groundbreaking company launched by Paragon Therapeutics, a premier biotech incubator founded by Fairmount Funds in 2021, known for its expertise in discovering and developing cutting-edge therapeutic assets in-house.
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Korsana Biosciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
