Senior Director, Corporate Operations
Peptilogics
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Pennsylvania • United States
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About the role
- Serve as a key operational leader, partnering with the COO and executive team to align strategy with execution
- Lead company-wide operational planning and ensure alignment with strategic goals
- Facilitate forecasts, budget development, resource allocation, vendor payments, and operational performance tracking with Finance
- Implement and improve systems, processes, and tools to drive operational scalability and excellence
- Implement and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) and oversee SOP creation, updates, and audit readiness
- Ensure compliance across corporate operations, development activities, legal, insurance, and regulatory requirements; foster a culture of compliance
- Oversee management of non-owned physical facilities (labs, offices, external manufacturing sites), IT infrastructure, and enterprise software systems
- Work closely with the Development team to manage relationships with CROs, CMOs, and preclinical and clinical trial providers
- Lead sourcing, procurement, and logistics to support research, development, and external manufacturing operations
- Negotiate contracts and ensure cost-effective resource utilization across all operational activities
- Manage HCP contracting and compliance processes
- Serve as primary point of contact for legal service vendors and coordinate legal operational needs
- Identify operational risks, gaps, and bottlenecks, and proactively lead solutions
- Manage the Operations team including hiring, performance, coaching, and career development
- Drive operational KPIs and reporting, including preparation of materials for executive and board updates
- Ensure operational compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., life sciences, business, engineering); advanced degree (MBA, MS, PhD) preferred
- 10+ years of experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences operations
- 3–5 years in a leadership or senior operations role, ideally in a high-growth or venture-backed environment
- Experience scaling operations in a startup or growth-stage company (preferred)
- Prior operational involvement in fundraising, investor relations, or board reporting (preferred)
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage complex, cross-functional initiatives
- Excellent financial and business acumen; experience with budgets, forecasts, and KPIs
- Proven ability to build, lead, and develop teams
- Deep understanding of operational compliance, including legal, regulatory, quality management (QMS), and audit readiness
- Proven ability to build, lead, and develop teams across diverse operational functions
- Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including executive-level reporting and presentations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including executive-level reporting and presentations
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
- Ability to drive cross-functional alignment and collaboration across scientific, operational, and corporate teams
- Strategic thinking and ability to scale operations in a growth-stage environment or commercialization-ready biotech environment
- Experience with contract development, procurement, and resource optimization
- Familiarity with QMS implementation, SOP development, and compliance frameworks in a biotech/pharma setting
- Financial fluency to support investor relations, board reporting, and fundraising activities
- Familiarity with technology-driven R&D environments including computational biology, machine learning
- Change management and process improvement capabilities
- Experience managing HCP engagement processes and ensuring compliance in clinical development
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
operational planningbudget developmentresource allocationoperational performance trackingQuality Management System (QMS)SOP developmentcontract developmentprocurementfinancial acumenKPI reporting
Soft Skills
leadershipproject managementorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillscollaborationcommunication skillsstrategic thinkingchange managementproblem-solvingteam development
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMBAMSPhD