Applications Administrator / IT Business Partner

Are you ready to join a team committed to making a meaningful impact on cancer treatment through the discovery and development of precision medicines? At Kura Oncology , you have an opportunity to be a part of something bigger, with a lasting impact that you can be proud of.

At Kura Oncology , we are working to change the paradigm and improve the science of cancer treatment. As an organization, we strive to cultivate a diverse and talented professional culture driven to develop precision medicine therapeutics.

As we continue to build a leading biotech organization with a strong culture, a patient-focused mindset and a team focused on relentless execution, we are looking for innovative, passionate professionals to join us and make our vision a reality.

To succeed at Kura, you will need to have a demonstrated ability for excellence in drug discovery and development and a roll-up your sleeves attitude. The ideal candidate will possess a values-driven work style where integrity and grit drive all behaviors, decisions, and actions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The Applications Administrator / IT Business Partner (ITBP) is responsible for managing, optimizing, and supporting enterprise technology applications while partnering with business functions to align technology capabilities with organizational strategy and operational priorities. This role reports to the Executive Director of IT and serves as both a technical application administrator and a strategic liaison between the IT organization and business stakeholders/operations.

In this capacity, the role ensures enterprise applications are effectively implemented, configured, maintained, and supported while also identifying opportunities for technology-driven improvements across the organization. The ITBP works collaboratively with stakeholders to translate business needs into technology solutions, ensuring systems, platforms, and digital initiatives deliver measurable value to the organization.
Application Management

- Oversee implementation, configuration, deployment, and lifecycle management of enterprise applications, platforms, and other business systems related to the Commercial organization.

- Collaborate with stakeholders to configure and customize applications to meet evolving business requirements.

- Manage and maintain SharePoint sites and implement platform changes to support the entire organization.

- Coordinate system upgrades, patches, and maintenance to ensure optimal performance and security.

- Partner with IT teams and external vendors to support integrations between enterprise systems and third-party solutions.

IT Business Partnership & Strategic Alignment

- Serve as an Information Technology Business Partner (ITBP) across the organization, aligning technology capabilities with business strategy and operational priorities.

- Support strategic planning and technology roadmap development to ensure IT capabilities advance organizational growth and transformation. Act as a trusted advisor and liaison between functional leaders and the head of IT, fostering discovery and collaboration to align technology initiatives with enterprise objectives and Kura’s 2030 Vision.

- Develop a deep understanding of organizational objectives, operational challenges, and emerging needs to translate them into scalable technology solutions.

- Identify opportunities for digital enablement, automation, and process optimization.

- Promote cross-functional collaboration between IT teams, functional stakeholders, and external partners to deliver effective technology solutions.

- Advocate for business priorities within IT governance frameworks while ensuring alignment with security, compliance, and enterprise architecture standards.

Project & Stakeholder Management

- Facilitate project scoping, requirements gathering, and solution design in collaboration with stakeholders.

- Develop user requirements, SOPs, and operational processes for supported systems.

- Plan and exe