Vice President of Operations

General Description

The Vice President of Operations will provide complete management and oversight for all the functional departments within Operations in support of Biovire's business and operational goals and objectives. This executive leadership position requires a self-directed, dynamic, inspirational leader with an unyielding passion for advancing operations and customer service. The VP of Operations must possess unwavering collaboration and consensus building skills. The ideal candidate will have strong operational, quality, leadership, and communication skills. This individual will have built a solid reputation through their commitment, in word and action, and will be a hands-on leader willing to roll up their sleeves to ensure the highest quality work output.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

VP of Operations Job Responsibilities:

· Provide direct oversight and management of operations and personnel involved in manufacturing, process development, supply chain, and engineering departments and other functional groups as assigned.

· Provide operational expertise and strategic insights to develop product life-cycle strategy and evaluation of new programs to be prioritized or advanced to support Biovire's development pipeline.

· Develop timelines in collaboration with Business Development and budget forecasts and be accountable for tracking and delivering accordingly.

· Meet all quality and production targets, ensuring error-free manufacturing, and attain customer On Time Delivery commitments.

· Provide oversight of Biovire material vendors to assure continuity of supply, material quality, and supply agreements.

· Set and drive the agenda for the Operations departments with key opinion leaders and all other stakeholders to meet Bryllan's business goals and objectives.

· Lead initiatives to build both department and Biovire infrastructure to meet the needs of the business.

· Plan headcount and hiring needs to meet program workload demands.

· Provide mentorship and development opportunities to others within Operations departments.

· Ensure all activities are performed to cGMP and ISO standards.

· The VP of Operations determines or is assigned the duties and job responsibilities that are required by the senior management team to meet the needs of their workforce management.

· Adhere to all Biovire policies including but not limited to Quality, Human Resources, Health and Safety, that will ensure robust operations and a consistent management approach to employees.

· Other duties as required

Behavioral Expectations:

1. Strong work ethic and ability to accomplish tasks with little or without supervision.

2. Demonstrate leadership both by words and leading by example to foster Biovire One Team culture.

3. Ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment.

4. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively.

5. Basic computer skills (proficient in Microsoft Office applications).

6. Strong organizational skills.

7. Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

8. Friendly and personable demeanor.

9. Must possess honesty and integrity, commitment to the highest legal and ethical standards and treat every person with courtesy and respect.

WORK EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

This is a senior and high-profile, challenging role within the company; therefore, the expectations and credentials of the candidate are demanding. The educational requirements represent the minimum for this position:

· Bachelor's degree in business or science field

· MBA, MAC, or equivalent graduate degree preferred

· Proven track record as a team leader with an understanding of management practices

· Demonstrated project and budget management skills

· Analytical problem-solving skills with impeccable attention to detail

· Ability to set overall strategy and drive process improvement

· Excellent oral and written communication skills

· Strong interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate and build a consensus in a high-pressure environment

· 15+ years supervisory experience in manufacturing, development, or quality operations, or related field

· Multi-team management experience

· Previous experience in a start-up or small, but rapidly growing company

Employment at Bryllan (Biovire) is contingent upon a successful Background check.