Director of Operations Strategic Planning

Job summary

This role is focused on leading Operations Strategic Planning within Technical Operations, responsible for establishing an integrated planning capability across the organization. The position involves driving data-driven decision-making and proactive risk management within a complex manufacturing network.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MS/PhD or MBA) in life sciences, engineering, supply chain, or a related field.
• 12–15+ years of experience in TechOps, CMC, Supply Chain, or strategic planning in the biotech/pharma sector.
• Proven experience with Integrated Business Planning (IBP), S&OP, capacity planning, or network strategy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Executive presence and stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Define and establish Operations Strategic Planning across TechOps, ensuring alignment with existing processes.
• Integrate portfolio demand, development timelines, manufacturing readiness, supply, and quality into a cohesive strategic view.
• Own strategic capacity and network planning, aligning with portfolio needs.
• Lead long-term scenario planning and decision support, facilitating trade-offs across products and resources.
• Develop and maintain mid- to long-term TechOps strategy and capacity roadmaps.
• Establish governance and processes across various functions including CMC, Supply Chain, and Finance.
• Build tools and dashboards for transparency on risks and system performance.
• Drive alignment at the TechOps leadership level to ensure planning outputs lead to clear decisions.
• Identify and mitigate bottlenecks and risks in the external manufacturing network.
• Support investment prioritization and strategic decision-making through data-driven insights.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to operate at the intersection of strategy and execution.
• Experience in driving cross-functional alignment in a matrix organization.

Education

• Advanced degree (MS/PhD or MBA) in relevant fields.

Tools

• Familiarity with Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and related planning tools.