Ezna Hobson
About Ezna Hobson
Ezna Hobson serves as the Senior Director of IT Enterprise Applications at BridgeBio, bringing over 15 years of experience in IT and business relationship management across various industries, including biotech and pharmaceuticals.
Work at BridgeBio
Ezna Hobson currently serves as the Senior Director of IT Enterprise Applications at BridgeBio, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing IT enterprise applications, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and leading cross-functional teams. Her experience in managing resources effectively contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of IT operations within the organization.
Previous Experience in IT and Pharmaceuticals
Ezna Hobson has extensive experience in the IT and pharmaceutical sectors. She worked at Global Blood Therapeutics as Senior Director of Enterprise Applications from 2020 to 2021 and held the position of Director of Commercial IT Solutions at the same company from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, she served as Associate Director - IT Commercial at Jazz Pharmaceuticals from 2015 to 2016 and as Associate Manager at Gilead Sciences from 2009 to 2012. Her roles have consistently involved bridging the gap between IT and business units.
Education and Expertise
Ezna Hobson holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Management from AGSM @ UNSW Business School, which she completed from 2001 to 2007. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Computing Science from the University of Technology Sydney between 1994 and 1998. Additionally, she obtained a Certificate in Project Management from UC Berkeley in 2013. Her educational background supports her expertise in data warehousing, data modeling, and business relationship management.
Career Development and Skills
With over 15 years of experience, Ezna Hobson has developed a strong focus on business vision, strategy, and requirements. She has worked across various industries, including biotech, pharmaceuticals, retail, and manufacturing. Her skills include managing budgets, vendor negotiations, and leading cross-functional teams. She is recognized for her ability to build trust and confidence between business units and IT, demonstrating a strong understanding of business issues.
Early Career and Roles
Ezna Hobson began her career as an Information Systems Consultant at Philips Electronics Australia, where she worked from 1995 to 2001. She has held various roles, including Business Intelligence Consultant at George Weston Foods from 2001 to 2004, Cognos Coordinator at Hastings Deering from 2006 to 2007, and Senior Consultant at Bistech from 2007 to 2008. These positions laid the foundation for her extensive career in IT and business management.