Sr. Director, Clinical Operations Strategy

At Viridian, we work with a sense of urgency for patients, creating unity with our team, the industry, and the community. We are committed to using proven science and engineering to improve the lives of people living with serious and rare diseases, and we are getting closer to achieving this goal every day. Reporting to the Vice President, Clinical Operations, the Senior Director, Clinical Operations Strategy is a critical member of the project team responsible for driving operational excellence, organizational effectiveness, and strategic execution across the Clinical Operations organization. This role serves as a strategic partner to the Vice President of Clinical Operations and provides leadership across workforce planning, organizational development, resource management, department operations, and cross-functional alignment. The Senior Director will work across programs and functions to ensure Clinical Operations maintains the infrastructure, processes, capabilities, talent, and operational discipline necessary to successfully execute the company's clinical development objectives. This role reflects the knowledge, experience, skill level, and capacity to lead complex organizational initiatives, drive operational excellence, influence enterprise decision-making, and support the continued growth and evolution of the Clinical Operations organization. This role may be based in our Waltham, MA headquarters, which would be a hybrid role, or it can also be fully remote. Our office-based employees are required to work in the office three (3) days a week. If remote, travel to headquarters for meetings would be required at the discretion of management. Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):Partner closely with the Vice President, Clinical Operations to establish department priorities, strategic objectives, and operational plansLead workforce planning, organizational design, and capacity management activities to ensure Clinical Operations is appropriately structured and resourced to support current and future portfolio needsDevelop and maintain Clinical Operations metrics, dashboards, KPIs, and operational reporting to measure organizational effectiveness and performanceEstablish mechanisms to monitor progress against departmental goals, objectives, and key deliverablesIdentify organizational risks, resource constraints, capability gaps, and operational challenges and develop mitigation plans and recommendationsLead annual planning activities, including organizational planning, budget planning, headcount planning, and departmental goal settingPartner with Clinical Operations leadership to optimize organizational structure, responsibilities, and operating modelsDrive hiring strategy and workforce development initiatives across the Clinical Operations organizationPartner with People Operations to support recruiting, onboarding, talent management, employee engagement, retention, and performance management activitiesDevelop and maintain succession planning and leadership development programs to strengthen organizational capabilityLead process improvement and operational excellence initiatives that improve scalability, accountability, efficiency, and executionEstablish and oversee departmental governance, communication, business operations, and planning processesServe as a key liaison between Clinical Operations and cross-functional functions including Clinical Development, Biometrics, Regulatory, Quality, Program Management, Finance, and People OperationsDrive accountability for departmental objectives, key performance indicators, and organizational deliverablesLead strategic initiatives and special projects on behalf of the Vice President, Clinical Operations.Develop scalable infrastructure, tools, systems, and operational processes to support organizational growthMentor and develop Clinical Operations personnel and emerging leadersFoster a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellenceSupport inspection readiness, quality initiatives, and organizational compliance activitiesEnsure activities are conducted in accordance with company policies, applicable regulations, and ICH-GCP guidelines Qualifications: BA/BS degree in Health or Life Sciences required; advanced degree preferredA minimum of 15+ years of experience within the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Device, and/or CRO industrySignificant Clinical Operations experience with demonstrated understanding of clinical development processes and operational deliveryDemonstrated experience leading organizational initiatives, workforce planning, business operations, and strategic planning activitiesExperience developing and implementing organizational processes, metrics, KPIs, and performance management systemsDemonstrated success leading strategic and operational initiatives across complex cross-functional organizationsDemonstrated experience supporting organizational growth, workforce planning, resource management, and organizational designExperience supporting hiring, talent development, succession planning, and employee development initiativesExperience partnering with senior leaders on organizational planning, change management, and capability-building initiativesDemonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing stakeholders at multiple organizational levelsProven success driving operational excellence and continuous improvement initiativesExceptional collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skillsStrategic thinker with strong business and operational acumenDemonstrated ability to influence without direct authorityCreative problem solver with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindsetEfficient independent worker with ability to focus and drive resultsStrong attention to detail with exceptional organizational skillsStrong commitment to ethical standardsAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Smartsheet, project planning software, and data visualization/reporting toolsAbility to travel up to 25%The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience Viridian offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Competitive pay and stock options for all employeesMedical, dental, and vision insurance100% Paid Parental LeaveShort- and long-term disability coverageLife, Travel and AD&D401(k) Company Match with immediate company vestEmployee Stock Purchase planGenerous vacation plan and paid company holiday shutdownsVarious fertility, mental, financial, and proactive physical health programs Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, and Local laws. Viridian will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Viridian Therapeutics, Inc participates in E-Verify, the federal program for electronic verification of employment eligibility.