Senior Director, Operations

Senior Director, Operations


Job ID: 10167854

South San Francisco, CA, US

Scientific

Bachelors Degree

Full Time, Temporary

$225-250k

Executive (SVP/VP/Department Head)

On-site

Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals

First Shift (Day)

South San Francisco, CA, US

$225-250k

Executive (SVP/VP/Department Head)

Full Time, Temporary

Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals

On-site

Scientific

Bachelors Degree

First Shift (Day)

Job details

Senior Director, Operations 

We’re seeking a seasoned leader within the life sciences industry to be the Senior Director of Operations at a leading biotech company in South San Francisco, CA.

Responsibilities 

  • Lead and optimize all operations to ensure efficiency, quality, compliance, and cost-effectiveness. 

  • Build capabilities and allocate resources to support company growth and strategic goals. 

  • Align operational activities with business needs through close partnership with Commercial and Finance. 

  • Support product scale-up and improvement initiatives across teams. 

  • Lead a high-performing team with clear accountability and disciplined budget management. 

  • Provide transparent reporting to leadership on operational performance and risks. 

Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree in biology or related discipline and 15+ years of operations experience in biotech, life sciences, or a regulated manufacturing environment OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Expert in managing operations across multiple functional teams with the ability to drive results in a fast-moving company.

  • Knowledgeable of quality systems and compliance requirements.

  • Strong communication and leadership skills to work effectively across functions.

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Experience leading operations within smaller companies and rolling out new products.

 

Compensation 

  • Salary: $225 – 250K  

  • Annual Bonus Program 

  • Comprehensive Benefits 

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