Senior Director, Corporate Operations

Peptilogics•Pittsburgh, PA

6d•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Director, Corporate Operations will report to the COO and play a critical role in driving the execution of Peptilogics’ operational and strategic priorities. This individual will partner with executive leadership to translate business goals into actionable plans, oversee cross-functional operations, and optimize systems and processes to support growth. The Senior Director will have broad exposure across the organization, with a focus on enabling execution, improving scalability, and contributing to key strategic initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., life sciences, business, engineering)
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
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

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MBA, MS, PhD) preferred
Experience scaling operations in a startup or growth-stage company (preferred)
Prior operational involvement in fundraising, investor relations, or board reporting (preferred)

Responsibilities

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
Support business development and partnership activities through operational due diligence and integration planning
Support fundraising and investor relations by providing operational insights, data, and reporting
Support cross-functional teams (R&D, Commercial, Project Management) in executing strategic initiatives
Collaborate with the COO and Finance on long-range planning and scenario modeling
Contribute to shaping company culture by supporting initiatives around collaboration, communication, and team building
Perform other duties as assigned