Posted 26 June, 2026

Job Id: 628948

Sr. Operations Manager, Operations & Administration


Location: South San Francisco, CA
Category: Project Management
Salary: Apply for details
Country: United States
Employment: Contract
Worksite: On-Site
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Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for an Operations Manager or Sr. Manager of Operations to join the Chief Marketing Office (CMO). In this dynamic, high-impact role, you will drive operational excellence across two key teams:  Access & Account Marketing (AAM), and Population Health (PH)

Key Responsibilities:

As part of the CMO Team you will 

  • Lead planning and operational efficiency for the AAM and PH Teams 

  • Act as a liaison between the CMO, AAM and PH 

  • Identify necessary processes, communications, meetings, and resources to help both teams achieve objectives effectively and efficiently.

  • Partner with and manage external vendors and internal teams to deliver high-quality, on-time, and on-budget results

  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance customer experiences

When supporting the AAM Team 50% you will: 

  • Serve as an operational subject matter expert (SME) to Sr. Marketing Directors driving operational excellence across the following pillars:

    • Activation: Providing operational pull-through for the Organized Customer Access Network (OCAN) network and bridging the operational connection to Activation.

    • Strategic Communications: Orchestrating the connection and pull-through of CE Communication Strategy across AAM

    • Strategic Oversight: Driving AAM strategy, priorities, and the scaling of Customer Engagement (CE) best practices such as liaising with CE operations (eg, coordination of marketing resource rollout, execution, aligned comms with CE)

    • Business Operations: Managing budget oversight and partnering to deliver comprehensive performance metrics and measurement dashboards. 

    • Partner with a Senior Administrative Business Partner for tactical and strategic execution of business operations. 

When supporting the PH Team 50% you will help lead the following: 

  • Serve as an operational subject matter expert (SME) to Sr. Director

  • Project Planning & Execution: Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, roadmaps, and milestones to ensure timely delivery and measurable results for population health efforts.

  • Technical Reporting: Run and compile usage reports for creative materials and marketing assets to track engagement.

  • Veeva & Asset Management: Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of creative materials; ensure PopHealth approved assets are correctly housed in GOLF and accessible for use.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree and 5-7 years of relevant experience in marketing, vendor management, operations, or project management.

  • Proven project management or operations experience

Capabilities:

Strategic Agility & Execution Excellence

  • Thrives in ambiguity and rapidly changing environments, making sound decisions and effectively prioritizing competing demands.

  • Translates analytics, insights, and complex information into actionable strategies and execution plans aligned with organizational goals.

  • Combines strategic thinking with a strong operational mindset, building scalable systems, processes, and tactical toolkits to drive successful outcomes.

  • Applies project and operations management methodologies to deliver high-quality results on time, with strong planning, organization, and documentation skills.

Communication & Executive Presence

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong executive presence.

  • Simplifies complex concepts into clear, compelling, and actionable messages tailored to leadership and key stakeholders.

  • Actively listens, values diverse perspectives, and remains open to feedback and input.

Influence & Cross-Functional Leadership

  • Proven ability to inspire, align, and mobilize cross-functional teams in complex matrix organizations without formal authority.

  • Skilled at influencing peers, senior leaders, and stakeholders to drive alignment, decision-making, and execution.

  • Builds strong internal networks and effectively navigates formal and informal organizational structures.

Collaboration & Relationship Building

  • Demonstrates strong teamwork and partnership skills, fostering collaboration across functions and levels.

  • Creates an open, trusting, and inclusive environment that encourages transparency, engagement, and shared success.

Adaptability & Learning Agility

  • Proactive, agile, and resilient in high-stakes, fast-paced environments, with the ability to pivot quickly as priorities evolve.

  • Technically savvy, with experience using or the ability to quickly learn new tools, systems, and technologies (e.g., Veeva, GOLF, and other internal platforms).

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

  • Understanding of marketing (groups, processes, mindsets).

  • Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.

  • Expertise in Agile methodologies and modern work practices, including AI tools.

    Pay Rate Range: $40-51/hr depending on experience 

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.

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