Is the Senior Director, Shared Services role remote?

It's hybrid — Mirum Pharmaceuticals expects some on-site time in Foster City.

What's the salary range?

Mirum Pharmaceuticals lists $280,000–$300,000 for this role.

How much experience is required?

At least 15 years of relevant experience for this Senior Director, Shared Services role.

Where is the role based?

Mirum Pharmaceuticals is hiring for this position in Foster City.

What seniority level is this role?

Mirum Pharmaceuticals targets director candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this Senior Director, Shared Services role at Mirum Pharmaceuticals.

Senior Director, Shared Services at Mirum Pharmaceuticals

Joblaze summary

The Senior Director of Shared Services at Mirum Pharmaceuticals is responsible for leading the global shared services strategy, focusing on areas such as Procure-to-Pay, Payroll, and Stock Administration. This role requires extensive experience in shared services and finance operations, along with strong leadership skills to drive process improvements and automation. Ideal candidates will have a background in public companies, particularly in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical sectors, and a proven track record of managing complex operations across multiple functions. The position emphasizes collaboration with various departments to enhance service delivery and maintain compliance in a high

Joblaze insights

Listed 2 days ago — first seen on Joblaze September 27, 2026. Last confirmed on Mirum Pharmaceuticals's careers page September 29, 2026.
Salary band is above the typical range for Management roles (median ~$172,000).
Starts above 92% of 271 comparable director management roles in United States we track (median $200,000 across 121 companies).

Quick facts

Is the Senior Director, Shared Services role remote?: It's hybrid — Mirum Pharmaceuticals expects some on-site time in Foster City.
What's the salary range?: Mirum Pharmaceuticals lists $280,000–$300,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?: At least 15 years of relevant experience for this Senior Director, Shared Services role.
Where is the role based?: Mirum Pharmaceuticals is hiring for this position in Foster City.
What seniority level is this role?: Mirum Pharmaceuticals targets director candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Senior Director, Shared Services role at Mirum Pharmaceuticals.

From the original posting

MISSION

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Director, Shared Services, based in our Foster City headquarters, will lead the strategy, evolution, and delivery of the Company’s global shared services organization. This leader will be responsible for building and operating a scalable, high-performing service model that supports the continued growth and complexity of a global, publicly traded commercial biotechnology company.

Reporting to SVP Controller, this role will have responsibility for global shared services across Procure-to-Pay, Payroll, Travel & Expense, Stock Administration, Master Data, banking and payment operations, and selected transactional accounting activities.

The successful candidate will combine deep shared services experience with strong operational, transformation, technology, and people leadership capabilities. This individual will partner closely with Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Tax, IT, Compliance, and other functions to improve service delivery, simplify and automate processes, strengthen controls, and create a scalable global operating model.

JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead global service delivery across Procure-to-Pay/Accounts Payable, Payroll, Travel & Expense, Master Data, banking and payment operations, and selected transactional accounting and close-support activities.
Lead the Company’s global stock administration function, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant administration of equity compensation programs with oversight of equity transactions, administration systems, operational controls, reconciliations, employee support, and relationships with brokers, transfer agents, and other service providers.
Establish service levels, performance metrics, governance, and continuous improvement processes focused on quality, efficiency, controls, scalability, and the internal customer experience.
Drive global process standardization, simplification, and automation.
Build, develop, and retain a high-performing global team with a strong culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Lead process redesign, automation, digital enablement, and technology improvements across Global Shared Services, including effective use of workflow tools, analytics, and emerging AI capabilities.
Partner with IT and functional leaders to optimize ERP, payroll, equity administration, and other enabling systems.
Maintain a strong control environment appropriate for a U.S. publicly traded company, including SOX compliance, segregation of duties, payment controls, reconciliations, access controls, and appropriate documentation.
Serve as a trusted partner to senior leaders across the organization on operational scalability, service delivery, controls, and organizational design.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education /Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline; advanced degree or relevant professional certification preferred.
15+ years of progressive experience in global shared services, finance operations, accounting operations, or related functions, including significant senior leadership experience.
Prior leadership experience in a comparable Shared Services or Global Business Services role within a public company with at least $1 billion in annual revenue.
Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi-process operations across multiple countries, legal entities, and functional stakeholders.
Strong understanding of the financial reporting, internal control, and SOX requirements of a U.S. publicly traded company.
Experience overseeing or partnering closely with stock administration/equity operations, with direct stock administration leadership experience strongly preferred.
Demonstrated success leading process standardization, transformation, automation, and technology-enabled change.
Experience with major ERP, payroll, equity administration, and related enterprise platforms.
Experience managing outsourced service providers and other strategic third-party relationships.
Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing global teams and influence senior stakeholders across organizational boundaries.
Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or another highly regulated industry strongly preferred.

Leadership Profile:

The successful candidate will be an enterprise-minded leader who combines strategic thinking with strong operational execution. They will bring a track record of building scalable organizations, driving meaningful transformation, developing talent, and establishing strong partnerships across functions. The individual must be comfortable operating in a dynamic, high-growth environment and balancing efficiency, customer service, risk, controls, and business needs.

The salary range for this position is $280,000 to $300,000 USD. Compensation will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to; skill set, years of experience, and the employee’s geographic location. Please note that the required compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits unless otherwise provided.

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Mirum Pharmaceuticals is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and Local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, age, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability, veteran’s status or any other classification protected by applicable State/Federal/Local laws.

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Senior Director, Shared Services

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