Sr. Business Operations Lead

Fujifilm • Holly Springs, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Business Operations Lead serves as a strategic operator and execution partner to the VP of Business Support, driving alignment, governance, and performance across Finance, Procurement, Project Controls, Legal, and Commercial within a rapidly scaling, greenfield CDMO environment. This role translates site strategy into clear functional priorities, KPIs, and execution plans, establishing the operating rhythm and governance needed to deliver multiple in-flight capital programs while building a scalable, self-sufficient operating model. Acting as an extension of the VP, the Business Operations Lead plays a central role in running the business, developing organizational capability, and leading high-impact cross-functional initiatives across startup and steady-state phases.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, Engineering, or related field. With 12 years of applicable industry experience OR Master’s degree in management, finance, Business, Engineering, or related field. With 10 years of applicable industry experience.
• Experience in finance, strategic planning, or business analysis
• 8+ years of experience in management consulting, finance, operations, or strategy.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives and establishing governance and performance management frameworks.
• Experience with FP&A, capital planning, or business case development
• Strategic thinker, creative thinking and ability to influence others
• Ability to manage and lead complex projects across multiple business functions.
• Expertise in governance design, operating rhythms, portfolio management, and performance reporting.
• Financial acumen across FP&A, capital planning, business case development, and budget stewardship.
• Proficiency collaborating across Finance, Procurement, IT, Legal, Project Controls, and Commercial.
• Strong program management skills, including risk management, dependency mapping, and cross-functional coordination.
• Proficient analytical and project management skills
• Strong presentations skills, able to influence through presentations
• Exhibits critical thinking skills, high energy, disciplined organizational skills and sound judgment
• Comfortable working with complex data sets, systems, and processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, adapting style for different audiences
• Highly motivated, self-starter with ability to work independently in a fast-paced changing environment, prioritizing tasks effectively
• Working experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Biotech or Pharmaceutical industry experience
• Experience in biopharma, CDMO, manufacturing, or other capital-intensive environments.
• Prior experience in greenfield startup or large-scale transformation settings.
• Exposure to capital project delivery, project controls, or construction-to-operations transitions.
• Familiarity with commercial operations, pricing, and contract structuring.
• PMP or equivalent program/project management certification.
• Lean/Six Sigma, Prosci, or similar transformation/change certifications.
• Finance-related certifications (e.g., CFA Level I) a plus.
• CPA or CFA

Responsibilities

• Translates site strategy into aligned goals, KPIs, and priorities across Business Support functions.
• Establishes clear lineage between strategy, initiatives, and performance outcomes; identify misalignment and drive corrective action.
• Builds and maintains performance dashboards, review packs, and decision templates for leadership visibility.
• Defines and leads ways of working, governance forums, and operating cadence (weekly/monthly/quarterly reviews).
• Drives accountability through clear ownership, decision frameworks, and performance tracking.
• Partners with the VP to manage day-to-day priorities and prepare materials for site, global, and corporate forums.
• Drives visibility into budget, schedule, risks, and mitigations; support red-to-green recovery plans as needed.
• Ensures alignment between project controls, finance, procurement, and execution timelines to reduce external reliance.
• Institutionalizes capex governance, financial controls, and operational standards.
• Supports finance operating model development, FP&A cadence, and performance management frameworks.
• Strengthens procurement, vendor management, and contract governance aligned to capital and operational needs.
• Partners with commercial teams on financial modeling, pricing, and contract structuring.
• Ensures alignment between commercial commitments and operational/financial capabilities.
• Provides visibility into pipeline, revenue forecasts, and margin performance.
• Supports leadership development programs (e.g., SOAR), career and succession planning, and capability building.
• Fosters a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Leads high-priority initiatives from site leadership, global teams, and corporate stakeholders.
• Provides structured problem-solving and decision support; lead complex business cases and bid support.
• Performs other duties, as assigned

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage with the option of a Health Savings Account with company contributions.
• industry leading 401(k) savings plan
• insurance coverage
• employee assistance programs
• various wellness incentives
• paid vacation time
• sick time
• company holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior