Senior Director - Business Operations
A rapidly growing biotechnology company is seeking a Senior Director - Business Operations to serve as a key operational leader and strategic partner to the COO. This high-impact role will translate executive vision into execution, ensuring operational rigor, scalability, and alignment across a fast-growing, innovation-driven organization. This position is fully remote and offers a competitive benefits package and performance-based incentives.
About the Senior Director - Business Operations role
Key responsibilities:
• Partner with the COO and executive team to align strategy with operational execution across the enterprise.
• Lead company-wide operational planning, resource allocation, forecasting, and performance tracking in collaboration with Finance.
• Implement and enhance systems, tools, and workflows to support scalability and operational excellence.
• Oversee and maintain Quality Management Systems (QMS), SOP governance, and audit readiness.
• Ensure compliance across corporate operations, regulatory requirements, insurance, and development activities.
• Manage facilities, IT infrastructure, and enterprise systems to support research and clinical advancement.
• Oversee sourcing, procurement, logistics, and contract negotiations with CROs, CMOs, and external partners.
• Drive operational KPIs and prepare reporting materials for executive leadership and the Board.
• Identify operational risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing operations team.
Key requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, engineering, business, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive experience within biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences environments.
• 3–5+ years in senior operational leadership roles within a growth-stage organization.
• Strong financial acumen, forecasting experience, and operational compliance expertise.
• Proven experience implementing QMS frameworks and maintaining audit readiness.
• Demonstrated success managing external vendors, contract negotiations, and enterprise systems.
• Excellent communication skills with experience preparing executive- and board-level materials.
• Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on in execution.
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About the Senior Director - Business Operations role
Key responsibilities:
• Partner with the COO and executive team to align strategy with operational execution across the enterprise.
• Lead company-wide operational planning, resource allocation, forecasting, and performance tracking in collaboration with Finance.
• Implement and enhance systems, tools, and workflows to support scalability and operational excellence.
• Oversee and maintain Quality Management Systems (QMS), SOP governance, and audit readiness.
• Ensure compliance across corporate operations, regulatory requirements, insurance, and development activities.
• Manage facilities, IT infrastructure, and enterprise systems to support research and clinical advancement.
• Oversee sourcing, procurement, logistics, and contract negotiations with CROs, CMOs, and external partners.
• Drive operational KPIs and prepare reporting materials for executive leadership and the Board.
• Identify operational risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing operations team.
Key requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, engineering, business, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive experience within biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences environments.
• 3–5+ years in senior operational leadership roles within a growth-stage organization.
• Strong financial acumen, forecasting experience, and operational compliance expertise.
• Proven experience implementing QMS frameworks and maintaining audit readiness.
• Demonstrated success managing external vendors, contract negotiations, and enterprise systems.
• Excellent communication skills with experience preparing executive- and board-level materials.
• Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on in execution.
Apply Now
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