Sr. Director, Corporate Compliance

Kyverna Therapeutics is a patient-centered, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing cell therapies for patients suffering from autoimmune diseases. Guided by our core values, Stay True to Why, Collaborate to Accelerate, Lead with Clarity, Boldly Innovative, and Own the Outcome, we are committed to transforming the future of treatment for autoimmune disease. Join us at the forefront of cell therapy innovation and help redefine what’s possible.  

  

Title: Sr. Director, Corporate Compliance 
Reports to: Chief Legal and Compliance Officer 
Location: Emeryville, CA (Hybrid) or west coast remote 

 

The Sr. Director, Corporate Compliance is responsible for developing and leading the company's enterprise compliance program as the organization transitions from clinical to commercial stage. This role establishes the vision, strategy, governance, and operations of a scalable, risk-based compliance program that supports responsible business growth, commercial readiness, and a culture of ethics and integrity.  

As a strategic leader and player-coach, the Sr. Director, Corporate Compliance provides enterprise-wide compliance leadership while remaining actively engaged in building and executing the program. Serving as a key member of the Legal leadership team, this role partners with executive leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to integrate compliance into the corporate strategy and business operations, proactively manage regulatory and ethical risk, and build the foundation for a high-performing Compliance function as the organization grows and transition into commercial stage.