Director, R&D Business Operations

About the role

We are searching for the best talent for our Director, R&D Business Operations position, to be located in Raritan, NJ or Spring House, PA.

Responsibilities

• Leading process optimization and business transformation initiatives across Innovative Medicine R&D, ensuring successful execution, risk management, and delivery against established timelines.
• Developing and implementing operational strategies that improve efficiency, simplify processes, optimize resource utilization, and support cost-saving objectives.
• Managing project portfolios, budgets, resources, timelines, and key performance indicators to drive successful implementation and achievement of business objectives.
• Building partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to drive alignment, support decision making, and ensure successful adoption of strategic initiatives.
• Leading change management and continuous improvement efforts to enhance operational effectiveness and foster a culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Leading contract simplification initiatives and partnering with Legal, Procurement, GSINC, and other global functions to support business operations and organizational transformation.
• Leading and developing teams in a matrix environment, fostering collaboration, accountability, engagement, and high performance.
• Supporting seamless integration with GSINC (Global Simplification & Innovation in Contracting)
• Interfacing with global functions like Legal and Procurement
• Managing all contract simplification initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required. An Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in Engineering preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years in project management/leadership in a pharmaceutical environment, preferably R&D.
• Experience in contracting and/or procurement required.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong influencing skills with the ability to build relationships across functional areas.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate and negotiate complex business decisions.
• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and timelines.
• Experience leading people in a matrix organization, including direct people management and/or leadership of cross-functional teams.
• Up to 10% domestic and international travel required.