Business Operations Manager (R&D)

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Calendar, Operational Responsibilities & Logistics Management: Manage complex, high-velocity calendars for key R&D leaders, ensuring seamless coordination across R&D departments. Prioritize and gatekeep time to ensure leadership focuses on mission-critical milestones. Manage the Contracting & PO process, including vendor management, budgeting, and expense reporting.
• Meeting Synthesis & Governance: Attend leadership and cross-functional meetings to capture technical and strategic nuances. Transform meeting outcomes into clear action plans, ensuring accountability across the organization.
• Town Hall & Event Orchestration: Lead the end-to-end execution of R&D-wide events like Town Halls, Scientific Advisory Boards, and internal off-sites. Manage technical platforms for hybrid/global meetings to ensure a "one-team" experience across all locations.
• Scientific & Corporate Storytelling: Design/Assist in high-impact slide decks for internal Town Halls and internal presentations. Develop "script-ready" talking points for executives that align with BioCryst’s corporate goals and patient-centric culture.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a liaison between the R&D and various departments (HR, Commercial, Finance, Investor Relations, Legal) for logistical coordination. All other duties as assigned.

Experience & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (preferably in a scientific area) or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Biotech/Pharma Experience: 5+ years of experience in an executive support or operations role within the life sciences industry; familiarity with biotech terminology and the drug development lifecycle is a significant plus.
• Visual Communication: Proficiency with PowerPoint, with an eye for clean, professional design that meets corporate branding standards.
• Excellent Writing: Ability to draft talking points and internal memos that are professional, empathetic, and scientifically grounded.
• Agility: The ability to pivot quickly in a fast-paced, mid-size environment where priorities can shift based on clinical or regulatory updates.
• Discretion: Absolute integrity and experience handling sensitive data related to clinical trials, intellectual property, and corporate strategy.
• Self-motivated with ability to meet timelines. Ability to lead in a support function to the assigned project.

Experience

• Travel required