Sr. Director, Operations - In-Vivo, Post-Life & Training

Job Summary

Senior Director of Operations is responsible for: providing oversight of and leadership for applicable operational groups - In-Vivo, Post-Life, Training and Business Optimization. The individual in this role is also responsible, as part of the site leadership team, for guiding the development of the site’s strategic and tactical planning so that a full line of quality products and services is managed in response to customer and industry needs. May be delegated certain test facility management (TFM) responsibilities, as applicable.

Essential Responsibilities: •    Supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws to include interviewing, hiring, training, and developing employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance and completing annual performance review on or before due date; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. •    Assist, as a member of the site leadership team, in the development of strategies and tactics to support the mission, vision, values, and performance objectives of the company. •    Provide leadership for business development, developing and maintaining working relationships with key clients, agencies, and global. •    Provide expertise and resources for study management. •    Verify compliance with regulatory requirements, guidelines and best practices; mentor staff, sharing scientific and operational expertise. •    Provide leadership and support to cross-functional teams that work toward enabling successful investigational new drug (IND) applications or new drug application (NDA) submissions. •    Inform internal and external stakeholders of strategy, plans, and changes as needed to provide quality products and services.  •    May be delegated certain TFM responsibilities applicable (see detailed role and responsibilities of TFM below). •    Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree (preferred) with 10 or more years of relevant experience, including at least 5+ years in a leadership role; contract research organization experience preferred. •    An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above. •    Demonstrated ability to problem solve, make quick decisions, communicate decisions effectively, and lead/manage staff in a growing, changing environment. •    Demonstrated knowledge of GxPs and industry guidance documents. •    Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels inside and outside the organization. •    Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite. •    Computer skills, commensurate with Essential Functions, including the ability to learn a validated system. •    Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts; sometimes on short notice. •    Ability to work under specific time constraints.

 “The pay range for this position is $150K - $210K USD.  Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.”