Director, Operations & Process Excellence
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director, Operations & Process Excellence based in the United States.
This is a senior enterprise leadership role focused on shaping operational strategy, governance, and execution excellence across a complex, multi-stakeholder business environment. The position plays a critical role in translating enterprise strategy into actionable roadmaps that drive measurable impact, efficiency, and growth. You will oversee a portfolio of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment, prioritization, and value realization across the organization. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, you will influence key decisions and guide cross-functional execution at scale. The role requires strong analytical capability, executive presence, and the ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. You will also help strengthen operational frameworks and build scalable processes that support long-term transformation and performance.
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director, Operations & Process Excellence based in the United States.
This is a senior enterprise leadership role focused on shaping operational strategy, governance, and execution excellence across a complex, multi-stakeholder business environment. The position plays a critical role in translating enterprise strategy into actionable roadmaps that drive measurable impact, efficiency, and growth. You will oversee a portfolio of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment, prioritization, and value realization across the organization. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, you will influence key decisions and guide cross-functional execution at scale. The role requires strong analytical capability, executive presence, and the ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. You will also help strengthen operational frameworks and build scalable processes that support long-term transformation and performance.
Accountabilities:
- Define and lead the operational strategy and multi-year roadmap, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and transformation priorities.
- Own the strategic initiative portfolio, including prioritization, governance, resource allocation, and value realization.
- Serve as a senior advisor to executive leadership, shaping business direction, investment decisions, and growth strategies.
- Lead cross-functional alignment across Development, Finance, IT, Commercial, and other functions to ensure coordinated execution.
- Establish governance frameworks, operating cadences, and decision-right structures for strategic initiatives.
- Provide executive reporting, performance insights, and risk/opportunity analysis to support leadership decision-making.
- Drive post-implementation reviews, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across programs and initiatives.
- Build scalable operating models, tools, and frameworks that improve execution consistency and organizational performance.
- 12+ years of experience in strategy, operations, business transformation, consulting, or program/portfolio management in complex organizations.
- Strong background in managing large-scale, cross-functional initiatives and enterprise-level portfolios.
- Advanced analytical and financial modeling skills, including NPV analysis, business case development, and performance tracking.
- Experience working in regulated or complex industries such as healthcare, life sciences, biotech, or MedTech is highly preferred.
- Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders and drive alignment across competing priorities.
- Strong understanding of operational excellence frameworks, governance models, and performance management systems.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex analysis into clear executive-level recommendations.
- Comfort operating in ambiguity, fast-paced environments, and matrixed organizational structures.
- Proficiency in synthesizing quantitative and qualitative data into strategic insights and actionable plans.
- Leadership experience in consulting, investment banking, or internal strategy/operations roles is a plus.
- Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus eligibility
- Equity-based incentive program
- Hybrid and/or remote-first work flexibility depending on role requirements
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Generous paid time off, wellness days, and parental leave policies
- Learning and professional development support programs
- Retirement and financial wellness benefits (including 401(k) where applicable)
- Inclusive, global, and mission-driven work environment focused on improving patient outcomes
- Opportunity to contribute to innovations in precision medicine and targeted therapies for complex diseases, including Prostate Cancer.
In this role, you will define and drive the operational strategy and execution model for a business unit, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities and long-term objectives. You will lead portfolio governance, strategic planning cycles, and executive decision support while enabling disciplined execution across high-impact initiatives.
Requirements
This role requires a seasoned strategic operator with strong financial acumen, enterprise thinking, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders in complex environments. You should bring deep experience in strategy, operations, or transformation roles with a track record of delivering measurable business outcomes.