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Senior Director, Information Technology

Heron Therapeutics, Inc. is a commercial-stage biotechnology company focused on improving the lives of patients by developing novel best-in-class treatments that address some of the biggest unmet patient needs. Heron is developing novel, patient-focused solutions that apply its innovative science and technologies to already-approved pharmacological agents for patients suffering from cancer or pain.

Information technology leader with 20 years of experience in IT operations, alliance management, contract negotiations, data warehouse strategy and operations, project management, system implementation, and budgeting in various industries such as pharmaceutical, automotive, healthcare and telecommunications. Involved with all phases of the system development lifecycle including RFP development, requirements definition, implementation, validation, training, and change control. Accomplished leader with a proven track record of implementing systems and processes that not only meet business and regulatory requirements, but also fit within the IT strategic plan. Fifteen years of pharmaceutical industry experience that spanned late stage product development through commercialization and post marketing.