Executive Director, Strategic Operations

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the refinement and prioritization of the technical portfolio backlog, ensuring strategic alignment and optimal resource allocation.
• Develop and manage functional operating rhythm to enhance organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead operational reviews and ensure execution against strategic plans.
• Lead strategic planning for lifecycle management (LCM) across the Global Operations and Product Delivery portfolio with focus on maximizing the long-term value of our assets.
• Oversee the global trade policy and strategy direction, drive proactive regulatory engagement, and partner with senior and executive leadership across Supply Chain, Commercial, Legal, Finance, Tax, Regulatory, and Quality to align trade compliance strategies with business growth.
• Foster alignment and integration across teams ensuring proactive collaboration and cohesion in achieving strategic goals.
• Develop critical manufacturing strategies and plans identifying operational factors that impact capacity and network limits. Recommend strategies supporting business case development and investments.
• Play an integral role in the governance process for the technical portfolio, including partnerships and licensees requiring Arrowhead CMC or Supply services, ensuring that decisions are made transparently and effectively.
• Support and/or lead strategic evaluations and initiatives that inform PT and assessments; what are competitive levers now & future; what are current gaps in technology and portfolio mix; identification of emerging areas of unmet needs, etc.
• Champion organizational change management initiatives, particularly those related to the integration of advanced technologies, fostering a culture of innovation and adaptability.
• Own the budget and develop organizational metrics that track and measure the success of strategic initiatives.
• Support and/or lead the process by which the Global Operations organization manages suppliers and partnerships to ensure favorable terms and performance in line with company objectives.
• Advocate for key talent initiatives, nurturing an environment of diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Promote talent development opportunities, internship programs, and other initiatives that support workforce excellence.
• Collaborate with corporate affairs to ensure clear and consistent communication across the organization.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree & 6 years of strategic planning and operational experience OR Master’s degree & 10 years of strategic planning and operational experience OR Bachelor’s degree & 12 years of strategic planning and operational experience
• 6 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources
• Strong leadership and communication skills; effective vendor management
• Ability to work collaboratively in a matrixed, team-based environment, with strong organizational and time management capabilities

Preferred

• 12+ years of experience in strategic planning and operations in both the biotechnology or healthcare field and a Lean or Agile environment
• Proven experience in managing healthcare technology portfolios and leading cross-functional teams
• Understanding of change management principles and proven results in leading cultural transformations within an enterprise
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and develop relevant business metrics
• Experience with supplier contract management and negotiation
• Commitment to talent development, diversity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives
• Executive communication skills, with a proven ability to work effectively with all levels of an organization
• MBA or master's degree in business administration, Management, or a related field