Strategic Planning Director

6 days ago

Richmond, Virginia, United States Virginia Commonwealth University Full time
Job Summary

Medicines for All (M4ALL), a part of Virginia Commonwealth University, is an entrepreneurial, impact-oriented institute founded with a commitment to improving access to medications across the globe by driving down production costs. We do this, in part, by developing low-cost, high-quality routes for the manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Key Responsibilities
  • The Head of Business Operations has substantial decision-making authority and scope to significantly impact and influence M4ALL's rapid growth and transformation.
  • Responsibilities span across operational, financial, administrative, and people management functions.
  • This role is pivotal in overseeing both the tactical execution and strategic direction of our business operations, harmonizing the management of the day-to-day operations with formulating long-term strategies that align with our long-term organizational goals.
Requirements
  • 10+ years of experience as a senior leader in healthcare/pharmaceutical or closely related industry with knowledge of business operations functions, such as finance, IT, human resources, facility and office management.
  • Experience with contract research, development, and/or manufacturing service administration is strongly preferred.
  • Advanced degree, or a combination of education, training and experience that equates to an advanced degree.
  • Experience building and leading a growing organization (e.g., startup or scaling) will be beneficial in this role; Strong ability to maximize efficiency, effectively manage limited resources, and find creative ways to overcome challenges.
  • Proven track record in optimizing current operational practices while developing forward-thinking strategies for future operational excellence. Must possess the strategic foresight to anticipate industry trends, adapt operations accordingly, and lead initiatives that align with long-term organizational goals.
  • Understanding of industry trends and challenges with a strong aptitude to evolve business operations in alignment with market needs.
  • Proven ability to lead change effectively, drive transformation, and inspire teams to adapt to new strategies.
  • Strategically minded with tactical awareness of shifting priorities. Must be adaptable to disruptions and accountable for decision-making across functional areas in a rapidly changing business environment.
  • Proven record of building and leading high performing teams, across varying functions and capabilities within a target driven environment.
  • Strong understanding of financial management principles, including budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and risk management. Experience leading financial aspects such as financial health and sustainability within an organization is essential.
  • Experience with proactively developing and promoting key stakeholder relationships by listening, problem solving, and generating solutions using customer perspectives and needs.
  • Successful track record of driving end-to-end complex bodies of work with high value business performance while controlling costs and ensuring operational efficiencies.
  • Unwavering commitment to aligning and adhering to M4ALL's core values and purpose.
  • Exhibit high ethical standards and promote respectful behavior within the organization; Approachable leader who listens carefully and thoughtfully, works to understand needs and strives to exceed expectations with both our internal and external customers.
  • Effective oral and written communicator with broad audiences using tact and diplomacy.
  • Strong cultural competency with a dedication to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience building and leading finance teams.
  • A deep understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices to effectively plan, execute, and control complex projects.
  • Experience with grant or research administration.
  • Knowledge of organizational effectiveness principles and proven ability to build and inspire cohesive teams.
  • Experience partnering Legal and IP functions to facilitate desired business operations outcomes.
Working at Virginia Commonwealth University

A career with M4ALL offers an invaluable chance to contribute meaningfully to work centered around tackling critical global health challenges. Our working environment is high-energy and the culture is mission-driven. The problems we hope to solve are immense, and we are just getting started on this journey.

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