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Senior Director, Corporate Operations

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, Remote

About Peptilogics: Leaders in Scalable, Rational Design

Peptilogics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that designs and develops novel peptide therapeutics. The company leverages machine learning, automation, and peptide synthesis to build platforms for science at scale. With its foundations in drug development and engineering, the company’s platforms vertically integrate proprietary hardware, software, bioinformatics, chemistry, and molecular biology to advance basic research, target validation, and clinical trials.

Job Title: Senior Director, Corporate Operations

Location(s): Pittsburgh, PA or Remote

Job Status: Full-Time

Supervisor: Chief Operations Officer (COO)

Position Overview

The Senior Director, Corporate Operations will report to the COO and play a critical role in driving the execution of Peptilogics’ operational and strategic priorities. This individual will partner with executive leadership to translate business goals into actionable plans, oversee cross-functional operations, and optimize systems and processes to support growth. The Senior Director will have broad exposure across the organization, with a focus on enabling execution, improving scalability, and contributing to key strategic initiatives.

Essential Functions

  • Serve as a key operational leader, partnering with the COO and executive team to align strategy with execution
  • Lead company-wide operational planning and ensure alignment with strategic goals
  • Facilitate forecasts, budget development, resource allocation, vendor payments, and operational performance tracking with Finance
  • Implement and improve systems, processes, and tools to drive operational scalability and excellence
  • Implement and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) and oversee SOP creation, updates, and audit readiness
  • Ensure compliance across corporate operations, development activities, legal, insurance, and regulatory requirements; foster a culture of compliance
  • Oversee management of non-owned physical facilities (labs, offices, external manufacturing sites), IT infrastructure, and enterprise software systems
  • Work closely with the Development team to manage relationships with CROs, CMOs, and preclinical and clinical trial providers
  • Lead sourcing, procurement, and logistics to support research, development, and external manufacturing operations
  • Negotiate contracts and ensure cost-effective resource utilization across all operational activities
  • Manage HCP contracting and compliance processes
  • Serve as primary point of contact for legal service vendors and coordinate legal operational needs
  • Identify operational risks, gaps, and bottlenecks, and proactively lead solutions
  • Manage the Operations team including hiring, performance, coaching, and career development
  • Drive operational KPIs and reporting, including preparation of materials for executive and board updates
  • Ensure operational compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

  • Support business development and partnership activities through operational due diligence and integration planning
  • Support fundraising and investor relations by providing operational insights, data, and reporting
  • Support cross-functional teams (R&D, Commercial, Project Management) in executing strategic initiatives
  • Collaborate with the COO and Finance on long-range planning and scenario modeling
  • Contribute to shaping company culture by supporting initiatives around collaboration, communication, and team building
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications and Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., life sciences, business, engineering); advanced degree (MBA, MS, PhD) preferred
  • 10+ years of experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences operations
  • 3–5 years in a leadership or senior operations role, ideally in a high-growth or venture-backed environment
  • Experience scaling operations in a startup or growth-stage company (preferred)
  • Prior operational involvement in fundraising, investor relations, or board reporting (preferred)
  • Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage complex, cross-functional initiatives
  • Excellent financial and business acumen; experience with budgets, forecasts, and KPIs
  • Proven ability to build, lead, and develop teams
  • Deep understanding of operational compliance, including legal, regulatory, quality management (QMS), and audit readiness
  • Proven ability to build, lead, and develop teams across diverse operational functions
  • Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including executive-level reporting and presentations
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including executive-level reporting and presentations
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
  • Ability to drive cross-functional alignment and collaboration across scientific, operational, and corporate teams
  • Strategic thinking and ability to scale operations in a growth-stage environment or commercialization-ready biotech environment
  • Experience with contract development, procurement, and resource optimization
  • Familiarity with QMS implementation, SOP development, and compliance frameworks in a biotech/pharma setting
  • Financial fluency to support investor relations, board reporting, and fundraising activities
  • Familiarity with technology-driven R&D environments including computational biology, machine learning
  • Change management and process improvement capabilities
  • Experience managing HCP engagement processes and ensuring compliance in clinical development

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Peptilogics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We make hiring decisions based on qualifications, experience, and potential—without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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