Sr. Director, Operations

Inotiv

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Director of Operations will align Inotiv’s services in discovery and safety assessment to provide a contemporary, effective integrated service to Inotiv’s customers. This role will act as site wide leadership and manage a multifunction team located in the Research Triangle Park HUB in the Raleigh, NC area. The Senior Director will influence department leaders to collaborate with other DSA site and other company leaders, to ensure alignment in cross- functional and corporate objectives. This position will build strong relationships throughout the organization through consistent communication and feedback. The Senior Director will facilitate and improve site and inter-disciplinary team relationships, resulting in high levels of engagement and collaboration. This position will develop the local; operations and scientific team to embrace change and ignite performance across teams, and scientific departments. This position will support local, regional, and Inotiv business development opportunities and enable client success from discovery to development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in life sciences
8+ years of team leadership experience
5+ years of experience in P&L management and strategic planning/execution
3+ years of experience in a CRO or research laboratory environment (preferably GLP/GMP), as well as contracting, negotiating, and change management.
Experience developing and implementing strategies and procedures
Strong knowledge of business processes, terminology, and compliance requirements
Analytical thinker with the ability to identify root causes and recommend effective solutions
Ability to understand business needs from multiple perspectives and develop both short- and long-term solutions
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with peers, leadership, and stakeholders
Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality, privacy, and protection of company information

Nice To Haves

Advanced relevant degree is science
Experience with government contracting
One year of experience in a leadership role within a CRO

Responsibilities

Leads a group comprised of staff ranging from study directors to technical staff charged with the development of study design and execution and reporting
Ensures facilities meet scientific, regulatory, and inspection agency guidelines and expectations; resolves issues identified in audits and escalates to senior leaders as appropriate.
Interfaces with clients and prospects (or delegates as appropriate) modeling Inotiv’s core values; ensures all team members are clear and aligned.
Closely partners with the business development group to support client and vendor relationships.
Promotes an open and communicative culture; fosters a team environment that aligns with Inotiv’s culture and promotes the pursuit of maximizing potential.
Manages team priorities and resource allocation for RTP’s team in pursuit of maximizing effective use of operational capacity and growth, without sacrifice to quality and client service.
Ensures employees receive effective coaching, mentoring, and training to support growth and development on a consistent and regular basis.
Plans and assures adequate staffing, facilities, equipment, budget preparation and execution, full P&L responsibility, designated as test facility manager and Institutional Official.
Develops strategic plan and annual operating plan to advance the division's mission and objectives and to promote revenue, profitability, and growth.
Oversees site operations to ensure production efficiency, quality, service, cost-effective management of resources and maximize utilization.
Reviews activity reports and financial statements to determine progress and status in attaining objectives and revises objectives and plans in accordance with current conditions.
Evaluates performance of management for compliance with established policies and objectives of the division and contributions in attaining objectives.
Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule and travel.
Participates in client communications and site visits as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.