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Clinical-stage biopharma company ushering in a new era of peptide R&D with biology- and data-driven scalable design.
Senior Director, Corporate Operations
Location
Pennsylvania
Posted
147 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Director, Corporate Operations
Peptilogics
• 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
Job 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
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