Senior Director, Business Operations
Core
Senior strategic and operational partner to the VP of Development Sciences, enabling the Leadership Team to translate strategy into disciplined execution, governance, and resource stewardship.
Role type
Senior Director, Business Operations & Chief of Staff
Builds
Global Development Sciences operating model, integrated operating plans, financial forecasts, and organizational governance frameworks.
Domain
Pharmaceutical R&D / Development Sciences
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic planning, financial planning and forecasting, governance and compliance, change management, process improvement, executive communication, cross-functional collaboration, organizational leadership
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in scientific/business/management, experience supporting senior R&D executives, knowledge of drug development and regulated environments
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Advise VP and Leadership Team on priorities and trade-offs; shape strategic communications; design leadership-team rhythms and decision forums; lead financial planning and resource management; establish governance and compliance controls; drive business excellence and organizational improvement; manage Ludwigshafen site operations; provide organizational insight and reporting
Seniority
Senior Director, enterprise-level strategy & execution
