About KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc., is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and delivering life-changing oral therapies for individuals affected by rare diseases with significant unmet needs. In the U.S., KalVista markets EKTERLY^®, the first and only oral on-demand treatment for hereditary angioedema (HAE). The Company has multiple regulatory applications under review in key global markets.

For more information about KalVista, please visit www.kalvista.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

About Sebetralstat

Sebetralstat is a novel plasma kallikrein inhibitor approved in the United States and United Kingdom under the brand name EKTERLY^® for the treatment of HAE attacks in people 12 years of age and older. With ongoing studies exploring its use in children aged two to 11 and multiple regulatory applications under review in key global markets, sebetralstat has the potential to become the foundational therapy for HAE management worldwide.

About the role:

The Sr. Director, Enterprise Solutions will lead the strategy, delivery, and continuous improvement of the company’s General & Administrative (G&A) platforms, including Finance, Human Resources, Legal, and Procurement systems. This senior leader will partner closely with functional executives to ensure technology solutions are optimized for scalability, compliance, and business value. Over time, the role will expand in scope as the organization grows, encompassing broader enterprise technology leadership.

Responsibilities:

Application Portfolio:

• Establish and execute a shared strategic roadmap for G&A solutions with cross functional stakeholders, facilitating decision making and addressing trade-offs within and between solution platforms
• Oversee the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise application solutions, with an initial focus on G&A, including Finance, HR, Legal and Procurement critical platforms
• Partner with business to develop clear business cases to justify investments in enterprise application enhancements, integrations, and major implementations
• Establish robust governance, compliance frameworks, and best practices to ensure legal and regulatory compliance, and operational reliability
• Set clear performance metrics and regularly evaluate application effectiveness, driving continuous improvements and proactive resolution of issues
• Manage strategic vendor partnerships, negotiate contracts, and ensure delivery against service-level agreements
• Develop and manage the enterprise applications budget, ensuring strategic alignment and optimal allocation of resources
• Foster strong working relationships with business stakeholders, ensuring platforms continuously support G&A business needs

Future Responsibilities:

As the company scales, this role will take on expanded responsibilities, including:

• Leading enterprise-wide IT strategy and governance across all business functions
• Overseeing additional technology domains such as R&D, Commercial, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing systems
• Driving company-wide digital transformation initiatives to enable data-driven decision-making and operational excellence
• Establishing enterprise architecture standards and integration strategies
• Serving as a key member of the senior leadership team to align technology investments with long-term corporate strategy

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including at least 8 years leading enterprise platforms in Finance, HR, Legal, and Procurement domains
• Demonstrated success in implementing and optimizing ERP, HCM, CLM, and procurement solutions in a high-growth or regulated environment (biotech, pharma, or life sciences background needed)
• Proven track record of successfully leading complex enterprise application implementations, integrations, migrations, and digital transformation initiatives
• Extensive background in cloud-based enterprise applications, including SaaS deployments and full application lifecycle management
• In-depth expertise in enterprise application architecture, integration strategies, and associated cybersecurity best practices
• Strong business insight with a proven track record of aligning technology initiatives to organizational goals and measurable outcomes
• Demonstrated success in managing major vendor partnerships, securing advantageous contract terms, and directing large-scale budgets
• Outstanding skills in strategic planning, analysis, problem-solving, and informed decision-making
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement abilities, with a talent for translating complex technical concepts into clear, business-focused language
• Dedicated to ongoing professional development and staying current on emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in enterprise application strategy and governance

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Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.