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VP, Head of Operations

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080

Posted: 03/25/2025 Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm Job Category: Project Management Job Number: 618295 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Job Summary: 

Reporting to the CEO, the VP, Head of Operations provides strategic and operational leadership to achieve the company's overall business objectives, including capacity planning, resource allocation, and process optimization. Areas of responsibility include Facilities, IT, Lab Operations, and Procurement. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated, hands-on individual who can partner effectively with high-caliber teams on the day-to-day responsibilities utilizing strong communication, collaboration, technical expertise, attention to detail, and play a pivotal role in ensuring regulatory compliance, risk management, and business continuity.  

This is an on-site position. We’re looking for someone based in the San Francisco Bay Area who is able to work in person at our office in South San Francisco at least 4 days per week. 

What you will accomplish:  
  • Head up the day-to-day operation of the company service operations. 
  • Oversee lab operations to ensure optimal functionality, regulatory compliance, and alignment with R&D and manufacturing needs. 
  • Serves as site leader for laboratory 
  • Direct the organization and maintenance of laboratory infrastructure, equipment, and inventory to support scientific research and product development. 
  • Forecast and develop strategic plans for capacity planning   
  • Defines and controls budget and spending for services and products, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with strategic financial goals. 
  • Responsible for facilities management, including lease negotiations, property management, space optimization, and operational readiness for compliance with industry standards (e.g., GMP, FDA, EMA). 
  • Lead IT infrastructure planning and implementation, ensuring cybersecurity, technological innovation, and system reliability to support business operations. 
  • Oversee IT systems for lab operations, data management, and collaboration tools to enhance efficiency. 
     

Qualifications 
  • BS Degree, preferably in an engineering discipline. MS or MBA desirable 
  • 15+ years of operations experience in the life sciences industry with a minimum of 7 years leadership experience 
  • Experience working at fast-paced early-stage start-up organization preferred

Technical Requirements and Skills: 

Proficient knowledge and experience in the following: 
  • Demonstrated startup experience or leading organizations through growth and organizational change 
  • Experience building and developing high performing teams and ability to create strong partnerships, internally and externally 
  • Experience as a change agent in scaling a business 

 

Benefits  

 

? Access to a 24-hour onsite gym  

? Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision  

? Equity and ownership in a fast-growing company  

? Commuting stipend based on your geographical location  

? 401(k) Match: offers a company match  

? All full-time employees are eligible for our flexible time off policy  

  

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $240k - 290+ 

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.

Planet Pharma is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.