Associate Director Clinical Assay Strategy Transplant & Immunology and Immunoglobulins
Associate director job in Waltham, MA
CSL's R&D organization is accelerating innovation to deliver greater impact for patients. With a project-led structure and a focus on collaboration, we're building a future-ready team that thrives in dynamic biotech ecosystems. Joining CSL now means being part of an agile team committed to developing therapies that make a meaningful difference worldwide.
Could you be our next AD of Clinical Assay? The job is in our Waltham MA office. This is a hybrid position and is onsite three days a week. You will report to the Director of Clinical Assay.
You will be part of a specialized non-laboratory based team and provide high level expertise and leadership capacity in the area of bioanalytical and biomarker assays to support nonclinical and clinical studies. This role will lead the external tactical execution of bioanalytical/biomarker assays to ensure delivery of innovative assays and key data sets to meet the business needs. Deep understanding of assay design, regulatory standards and industry best practices are essential. The incumbent will have a broad and deep knowledge base in relation to development and validation of PK, ADA and biomarker assays. This role requires high excellent communication and influencing skills to effectively collaborate with internal stakeholders in cross functional teams and execute externalization of compliant bioanalytical and biomarker assays . The candidate will need to have a deep understanding the regulatory requirements across bioanalytical and biomarker assay as it relates to different platforms, assay types and context of use.
Main Responsibilities:
Leadership and Strategy
Develop and implement bioanalytical/biomarker strategies to support clinical bioanalysis that aligns with the company's overall goals and objectives, supporting clinical programs with moderate complexity.
Within a matrix environment provide leadership and mentor scientists within and across functional groups, fostering innovation and excellence.
Participate in external due diligence and provide expert advice on bioanalytical and biomarker assays, data quality, regulatory expectations, clinic/submission readiness and associated risks.
Research and Development
Ensure the timely support for progression of projects from nonclinical development through all phases of clinical development, including submissions and post marketing requirements.
Direct the strategy and implementation of bioanalytical/biomarker assays, ensuring scientific rigor, robustness, and regulatory compliance. Identify and proactively manage risk with externalization of critical bioassays.
Establish operational plans to ensure the success technical transfer of assays to external vendors with required compliance, concordance, quality and within timelines to meet project requirements.
Project and Resource Management
Work with Clinical Bioanalytics and Biomarker leadership team to execute robust insourcing outsourcing strategy, ensuring strategic decisions and effective utilization of available resources.
Support the selection of vendors through in depth technical, strategic and scientific review. Contribute to governance meetings, escalation of issues and tracking of KPIs.
Optimize workflows to ensure optimal turn around times, assay transfers, budgets, and resource allocation.
Scientific Oversight
Interpretation of moderate complexity data, ability to troubleshoot and define next steps across areas of expertise for often complex issues.
Recognized subject matter expert in job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.
Provide scientific guidance and expertise across the Clinical Bioanalytics and Biomarkers function.
Ensure best practices in experimental design, data analysis, and compliance with regulatory requirements to support project needs.
Contribute to the preparation and review of regulatory submissions, providing expert input on bioanalytical and biomarker data responding to regulatory queries
Communicate scientific results clearly and concisely to appropriate audiences.
Collaboration and Networking
Initiate and foster partnerships with cross-functional CSL R&D teams, external vendors, industry experts, and collaborators to ensure timely project progression and risk management.
Represent the organization at scientific conferences and industry meetings.
Innovation and Technology
Drive innovation by using up-to-date latest advances in platforms, bioanalytical/biomarker formats, assay design and data analysis, automated workflows and use of AI in regulated environments.
Stay updated on advancements throughout the field to support current and emerging modalities.
Qualifications and Experience Requirements:
Postgraduate degree (preferably PhD) and extensive experience in clinical biomarker/bioanalytical assays or a related field, Hematology/CVR/Transplant/Immunology.
8+ years' relevant industry experience and / or equivalent experience in a relevant academic environment.
Strong and proven scientific background in relevant Life Sciences discipline.
Demonstrated ability in managing highly effective teams that are cross-functional, multicultural and international.
Deep understanding of relevant regulatory guidance's and industry best practices.
Excellent analytical skills, ability to address complex problems through investigation and analysis.
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About CSL Behring
CSL Behring is a global biotherapeutics leader driven by our promise to save lives. Focused on serving patients' needs by using the latest technologies, we discover, develop and deliver innovative therapies for people living with conditions in the immunology, hematology, cardiovascular and metabolic, respiratory, and transplant therapeutic areas. We use three strategic scientific platforms of plasma fractionation, recombinant protein technology, and cell and gene therapy to support continued innovation and continually refine ways in which products can address unmet medical needs and help patients lead full lives.
CSL Behring operates one of the world's largest plasma collection networks, CSL Plasma. Our parent company, CSL, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 32,000 people, and delivers its lifesaving therapies to people in more than 100 countries.
To learn more about CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor visit ******************** and CSL Plasma at ***************************
Our Benefits
For more information on CSL benefits visit How CSL Supports Your Well-being | CSL.
You Belong at CSL
At CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future.
To learn more about inclusion and belonging visit ********************careers/inclusion-and-belonging
Equal Opportunity Employer
CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit ********************accessibility-statement.
Auto-ApplyVice President, Architecture
Associate director job in Merrimack, NH
Vice President, Architecture for Contact Center Build Strategy, Enterprise Contact Center
At Fidelity, our Contact Centers are an essential way for customers and clients to interact with the right Fidelity associate for their financial goals, needs, and questions. As part of its overall cloud and technology transformation, Fidelity's Enterprise Customer Contact Center (EC3) organization is actively working to transform how our Contact Centers will support the future needs of our business teams, their associates, customers and clients.
As Vice President, Architecture for Contact Center Build Strategy you will define capabilities, solutions, patterns, standards, and guidelines related to the Fidelity Contact Center and the Associate Desktop Experience. You will work closely with EC3 Product and Technology leads, key business stakeholders, and other architects leading related capabilities.
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
15+ years of proven experience in an architecture or engineering role with 7+ years of experience as a lead solution architect and technology leader in large enterprise contact centers.
You have in-depth experience analyzing business requirements, designing end-to-end contact center solutions, and developing technology roadmaps.
You have deep knowledge of telephony, interexchange carrier (IXC) systems, and intelligent cloud-based edge networking capabilities that provide toll free calling services to large enterprise contact centers with resilient cloud infrastructure.
You have deep knowledge of contact center platforms such as Genesys, Cisco, Avaya, Amazon Connect, Nice CXone, CCaaS solutions, Infrastructure as Code and related tools, and CRM systems.
You have experience implementing and optimizing omnichannel strategies including voice, chat, SMS, and email to enhance customer engagement.
You have modernization experience for contact center self-service experiences (IVR to IVA), and intelligent contact routing across channels and services.
You have technical integration experience to ensure end-to-end contact center capabilities are deployed seamlessly throughout the customer and agent experience including infrastructure, channels and services, self-service, intelligent routing, agent desktop and agent assistance, workforce engagement as well as new emerging capabilities.
You are able to provide guidance and mentorship to technical teams and collaborate with stakeholders across the company to ensure architecture deliverables enable a successful deployment solution.
You are an experienced architect designing and supporting enterprise level infrastructure using public cloud technologies with Amazon, Google, and/or Azure.
You demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills with which you influence decisions and engage across Fidelity and at all levels of the organization.
You have a passion for solving complex problems and a track record of delivering innovative solutions for solving them.
The Value You Deliver
Delivering and maintaining Contact Center and EC3-related capabilities, solutions, solution architectures, patterns, standards, guidelines, and specifications for the Fidelity Blueprint.
Supporting and enabling technology Product and Chapter Leaders to deliver increased value to our customers and operations associates.
Measuring performance through established objectives and metrics that deliver agreed upon business, technology, and people results.
Partnering with agile product area leaders, chapter area leaders, agile team leads, and architects to develop platform designs and solution roadmaps.
Ensuring the solutions that are delivered meet high standards for quality, performance, and scale.
Company Overview
At Fidelity, we are focused on making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. For information about working at Fidelity, visit FidelityCareers.com. Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
The base salary range for this position is $140,000-285,000 USD per year.
Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate's relevant experience, and other factors.
Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.
We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.
Please be advised that Fidelity's business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.
Most roles at Fidelity are Hybrid, requiring associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to Remote or fully Onsite roles.
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Associate Director - Statistics
Associate director job in Cambridge, MA
Takeda is a global, values-based, R&D-driven, top 10 biopharmaceutical leader committed to discover and deliver life-transforming treatments, guided by our commitment to patients, our people and the planet.
Our Data and Quantitative Sciences(DQS) is committed to harness the insight of data and digital to speed the development of highly innovative treatments to patients. These scientists (from statistics, programming, outcomes research and epidemiology, quantitative clinical pharmacology, digital strategy, library sciences and data architecture/governance) bring their expertise to our global program teams and re-imagine our disciplines. They work with novel data streams, including real-world data and digital tools, and apply advanced analytics including artificial intelligence and automation.
As part of DQS, the Statistics and Quantitative Sciences (SQS) at Takeda is looking to add individuals to our team that are team oriented, collaborative, exceptional leaders and innovators. SQS aspires to bring safe and effective medications to the patients with our quantitative skills. We design efficient trials, contribute to clinical development strategies, perform high quality statistical analyses, and pursue operational excellence.
Delivery & Business Accountabilities:
Lead delivery for one or more assets at GPT level or specialty area in clinical
Facilitate execution and delivery collaboration cross functionally in Global Project Teams (GPTs), generally within DQS and R&D, and with external vendors
Enable the consistent execution of the SQS and DQS seamless and predictable delivery mission
Lead and be accountable for asset level delivery strategies being implemented with effective risk identification and mitigation
Create an internal cross functional and external with vendors sphere of influence in predictable delivery
Identify opportunity for continuous improvement in delivery approaches and leverages fit-for-purpose mitigations by leveraging them
Contributions:
Asset-level GPT strategy and delivery
Broadly DQS functions
Parts R&D functions.
Core Elements Related to this Role:
Advanced knowledge of clinical study designs, analysis methodology and data interpretation.
Advanced knowledge of pharmaceutical industry, overall drug development process with expertise in the cross-functional interfaces with the Statistics function.
Advanced knowledge of FDA and ICH regulations and industry standards applicable to the design, analysis of clinical trials and regulatory submissions.
Strong statistical programming skills
Excellent oral and written communications skills.
Specialized statistical expertise in multiple therapeutic areas or development phases.
Strong inter-personal and people management skills.
Strong project management skills.
Strong collaborative skills and ability to work with a cross-functional team.
Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise:
Subject matter expertise in several quantitative and statistical areas and establishes oneself as a go-to colleague on a few topics
Scientific understanding of drug R&D to inform methodological input with product team or in a platform
Strong communication skills and ability to translate effectively across functional lines
Ability to Identify and research new innovative approaches and leverage fit-for-purpose methods in to programs that he/she is involved in
Leadership:
Lead one or more assets at GPT level or specialty area in preclinical, clinical, translational
Facilitate collaboration cross functionally in GPTs and generally within DQS and R&D
Enable the tactical execution of the SQS and DQS vision and mission
Lead and be accountable for asset level strategies being implemented
Demonstrate mentorship, matrix or direct management of small team of SQS colleagues
Create an internal and external sphere of influence in area of expertise
Education:
PHD with ~ 5 years experience
MS with ~ 8+ years experience
Behavioral Competencies:
Inspire teamwork
Assess benefit risk of options
Develop understanding of business beyond SQS
Focuses on priorities
Senior Director, SOX Project Management Office
Associate director job in Burlington, MA
Senior Director, SOX PMO (Global Lead)
Company: Large Multinational Consumer Products/Manufacturing Company (Origin: Netherlands)
Status: Preparing for U.S. IPO
Shape The Future Of Global Coffee Company
Are you ready to lead a world-class SOX compliance program at the center of a major acquisition and transformation? As Keurig Dr Pepper prepares to acquire JDE Peet's, a publicly traded European multinational (non-SOX compliant), and merge it with our Keurig business, we're seeking a visionary Senior Director to lead our Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Program Management Office (PMO). This high-impact role will be pivotal as we separate into two independent, U.S.-listed, publicly traded companies: a Global Coffee Company and a Beverage Company.
Responsibilities:
Design and Execute Global SOX Strategy: Build and deliver a comprehensive SOX compliance roadmap for IPO readiness and beyond. Own the project plan for SOX 302 and 404 compliance, ensuring effective, efficient, and timely execution worldwide.
Lead Internal Controls: Oversee the design, documentation, and testing of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) across all major business units for the future Global Coffee Company. Be the subject matter expert guiding process owners and continuously enhancing our control environment.
Drive Risk Assessment & Remediation: Lead enterprise-wide risk assessments, identify control gaps, and collaborate with management to drive timely remediation.
Collaborate Across Functions: Partner with Finance, Accounting, IT, Operations, and more to embed strong controls into new and existing systems and processes. Foster a culture of compliance and partnership.
Engage with Audit Committee & External Auditors: Serve as the primary liaison for SOX and internal controls matters for the future Global Coffee Company. Prepare updates for senior executives and the Board and maximize efficiency in audit processes.
Build and Mentor Teams: Develop a high-performance SOX compliance team, instilling best practices and leveraging modern audit tools and data analytics.
Champion Continuous Improvement: Stay ahead of regulatory changes and best practices. Seek opportunities to automate and streamline controls, testing, and provide strategic input during major initiatives.
This is a rare opportunity to leave your mark by building a world-class SOX and internal audit function from the ground up. You'll help shape the financial governance of a dynamic, global organization as it enters the public markets, instilling investor confidence and driving long-term success.
If you're a proven leader in audit and compliance, ready to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply and join us in shaping a foundation of integrity, transparency, and excellence.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Total Rewards:
Salary Range: $183,500 - $242,000
Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors
Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility
Requirements:
Education & Certifications: Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA and/or CIA required; MBA or Master's a plus.
Experience: 10+ years in external/internal audit, with 5+ years in SOX or audit leadership. Big Four or equivalent audit consulting experience required. Proven track record in SOX 302 and 404 program design and implementation.
Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of SOX (Sections 302 & 404), COSO, PCAOB standards, and US GAAP. Skilled in evaluating business processes and IT general controls.
Leadership & Communication: Exceptional ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams at all levels and communicate complex issues clearly. Experience presenting to Audit Committees or executive boards.
Team Building: Demonstrated success in building highly engaged, collaborative teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Language: Fluency in English (written and spoken) required.
Preferred: Experience in consumer products/manufacturing, IPO readiness, global operations, and additional certifications (e.g., CISA, CFE, etc.). Familiarity with GRC tools and data analytics in auditing is a plus.
Company Overview:
Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it!
Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that's proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us?
We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~29,000 employees to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.
Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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Head of People
Associate director job in Boston, MA
Head of People - AI Startup in Boston
About the Company
I'm partnering with a rapidly growing AI company headquartered in Boston that's building transformative solutions in machine learning, automation, and data-driven decision-making. Their mission is to push the boundaries of artificial intelligence while maintaining a strong commitment to ethical innovation and operational excellence. This is an opportunity to join a team of world-class engineers, researchers, and operators at a pivotal stage of growth.
The Opportunity
We're looking for a Head of People who can design and lead the company's people strategy as they scale. This is a high-impact leadership role that combines strategic vision with hands-on execution across talent acquisition, organizational development, compliance, and culture-building. You'll work closely with the executive team to build a high-performing, mission-driven organization that attracts and retains top AI talent.
What You'll Do
Talent & Recruiting:
Develop and execute a recruiting strategy to attract top-tier AI, engineering, and product talent.
Build scalable hiring processes and metrics to support rapid growth.
Lead employer branding initiatives to position the company as a premier AI employer.
People Operations & Compliance:
Implement HR policies aligned with federal and state regulations and tech startup best practices.
Oversee onboarding, benefits administration, and performance management systems.
Ensure accurate personnel documentation and audit readiness in partnership with finance and operations.
Culture, Engagement & Development:
Champion a culture of innovation, accountability, and inclusion.
Design programs for leadership development, engagement, and retention.
Act as a trusted advisor to managers and executives on organizational effectiveness.
Systems & Process Implementation:
Deploy HRIS, ATS, and related tools to streamline operations.
Define scalable processes for hiring, onboarding, and performance reviews.
Drive data-informed decision-making through clear metrics and dashboards.
What We're Looking For
7+ years of experience in HR or People Operations leadership roles; experience in high-growth tech or AI startups strongly preferred.
SHRM-SCP / SPHR or equivalent certifications.
Strong understanding of employment law and compliance.
Proven ability to build teams and systems from the ground up in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence across technical and executive audiences.
Hands-on, pragmatic operator who thrives in a mission-driven, entrepreneurial culture.
Chief Operating Officer
Associate director job in Weston, MA
📍 Boston Metro | 🕒 Full-Time, In-Person, Remote, or Hybrid
Key Responsibilities & KPIs
1. Strategic & Operational Leadership
Responsibilities:
Partner with the CEO to define and execute Dumpling Daughter's 3-year growth plan and operational roadmap.
Translate strategic goals into actionable, measurable plans with clear ownership, budgets, and KPIs.
Drive continuous improvement, speed, and cost efficiency across all areas of the business.
Lead monthly operations reviews and OKR tracking.
KPIs:
Achievement of annual growth and profitability targets
% of strategic initiatives delivered on time and on budget
Employee engagement >85%
2. Supply Chain & Production Management
Responsibilities:
Oversee sourcing, procurement, and co-manufacturing for dumplings and sauces.
Manage relationships with co-packers, ingredient suppliers, and cold storage partners.
Ensure food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance (USDA, FDA).
Implement production planning to meet demand across retail, restaurant, and DTC channels.
KPIs:
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) % improvement YoY
On-time, in-full (OTIF) deliveries ≥ 95%
Production yield > 98%
Quality incident rate < 0.5% of total units
3. Logistics, Fulfillment & Distribution
Responsibilities:
Lead cold chain logistics, inventory management, and fulfillment operations.
Manage third-party logistics (3PLs) for retail and e-commerce distribution.
Optimize warehouse operations to balance inventory turns and freshness.
Build reliable, scalable systems for regional and national distribution.
KPIs:
Fulfillment accuracy ≥ 99%
Inventory turnover 8-10x per year
Freight cost per unit (target reduction YoY)
Average delivery time (target improvement YoY)
4. Commercial Operations & Launch Readiness
Responsibilities:
Partner with Sales and Marketing to operationalize product launches and new retail expansion.
Ensure production, packaging, and logistics readiness for new SKUs or new channels.
Collaborate on demand forecasting, pricing, and inventory optimization.
Support expansion into new regions, retailers, and foodservice partners.
KPIs:
Product launch on-time rate ≥ 95%
Forecast accuracy ≥ 85%
Out-of-stock rate < 3% across SKUs
Gross margin improvement YoY
5. Financial & Performance Management
Responsibilities:
Build and manage annual operating budget; drive cost discipline and operational efficiency.
Partner with Finance to manage working capital, cash flow, and inventory economics.
Monitor key metrics through dashboards and operational reporting.
Identify and execute cost reduction and margin improvement initiatives.
KPIs:
Gross margin % (target improvement YoY)
EBITDA margin growth YoY
Cash conversion cycle improvement
Operational expense ratio (OpEx as % of revenue)
6. Team Leadership & Culture
Responsibilities:
Build and lead a high-performing operations team spanning supply chain, QA, and logistics.
Hire, coach, and develop talent; establish clear accountability and growth paths.
Reinforce Dumpling Daughter's culture of quality, authenticity, and teamwork.
Champion diversity, inclusion, and a positive, collaborative environment.
KPIs:
Team retention ≥ 90%
Employee engagement ≥ 85%
Leadership succession & internal promotion rate ≥ 20%
7. Systems, Compliance & Continuous Improvement
Responsibilities:
Implement systems (ERP/MRP, inventory, QA) to scale operations and improve visibility.
Ensure full compliance with all regulatory, labeling, and food safety requirements.
Drive automation, process simplification, and waste reduction.
Lead sustainability and responsible sourcing initiatives.
KPIs:
Audit/compliance success rate 100%
Reduction in manual processes ≥ 20% YoY
Waste reduction % of output
ERP utilization rate ≥ 90%
Qualifications
10+ years of experience in food manufacturing, CPG, or FMCG operations, ideally including frozen or refrigerated foods.
Proven success scaling supply chain and production in a high-growth food brand.
Experience managing co-packers, 3PLs, and cold chain logistics.
Deep understanding of food safety, quality, and compliance (FDA/USDA).
Strong financial and analytical skills; P&L ownership preferred.
Entrepreneurial mindset, hands-on leadership style, and collaborative approach.
Bachelor's degree required; MBA or equivalent experience preferred.
Why Join Dumpling Daughter
Join a beloved, mission-driven food brand entering its next phase of national growth.
Opportunity to build systems, teams, and scale from the ground up.
Competitive compensation, including equity participation.
Be part of a company that blends family values, cultural authenticity, and commercial ambition.
How to Apply: Send your resume and a cover letter to ****************************
VP of data and applications
Associate director job in Boston, MA
Alexander Technology Group is looking for a VP of Data for a client in the Burlington, MA.
No 3rd party applicants will be considered. Do not reach out
This is temporary only**
Full remote
Requirements
Must come out of a Software or SaaS company
Snowflake experience
Develop and align a multi-year strategy for AI and data to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase the value of technology investments.
Build strong partnerships across internal business, technical, and operational teams.
Create a talent and skills strategy that strengthens digital capabilities and supports continuous improvement and innovation.
Promote a data-driven culture using clear metrics and KPIs to guide decisions and improve customer and business outcomes.
Collaborate with privacy and security teams to establish AI data standards and governance.
Lead the selection, implementation, and optimization of tools that improve communication, collaboration, and productivity.
Manage relationships with key technology partners and ensure accountability to service expectations.
Establish measurement frameworks to track progress, quality, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
If interested, please send resume to ************************
Associate Director/ Director of Drug Safety/ PV
Associate director job in Boston, MA
Reports to: Senior Director Pharmacovigilance
Department: Pharmacovigilance / Drug Safety
The Director of Pharmacovigilance will lead and oversee all aspects of post-marketing and clinical safety surveillance activities, ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements, best practices, and company policies. This role entails strategic planning, maintenance and continuous improvement of the pharmacovigilance system (PVS), oversight of risk management, signal detection, safety reporting, and communication with health authorities.
The incumbent will work closely with clinical development, regulatory affairs, quality, medical affairs, and manufacturing to ensure safety is integrated through the lifecycle of the company's pipeline.
Qualifications / Skills
Qualified MD
Minimum of 10 years of experience in pharmacovigilance / drug safety in the biotech / pharma industry, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role.
Strong extensive experience in Oncology.
Strong knowledge of global regulatory requirements in pharmacovigilance: FDA, EMA, ICH, MHRA, etc.; good understanding of local country requirements in key markets (Japan, China, etc.) is a plus.
Experience developing and overseeing Risk Management Plans, RMP / PSUR / DSUR preparation, signal detection & management.
Proven track record of handling inspections / audits by regulatory authorities related to PV.
Excellent analytical skills, ability to interpret safety data, derive insights, summarize for multiple audiences (scientific, regulatory, executive).
Leadership & communication skills: able to lead a team, collaborate cross-functionally, influence senior management.
Proficiency in use of safety databases, electronic reporting systems, signal detection tools, safety-oriented metrics dashboards.
What We Offer
Competitive compensation package including base salary, performance bonus, equity / share options.
Strong cross-functional exposure (clinical, regulatory, CMC, medical affairs).
Professional development and potential for upward career growth.
Impact in shaping regulatory strategy and ensuring patient safety on a global scale.
Associate Director Regulatory Affairs
Associate director job in Boston, MA
Title: Associate Director of Regulatory Strategy
A rapidly growing pharmaceutical company is expanding its regulatory leadership team and seeking a strategic, execution-oriented Associate Director of Regulatory Strategy. This role will lead regulatory strategy for drug-device combination product development.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the global regulatory lead for assigned development programs and marketed products, with primary ownership of drug-device combination product strategy and a collaborative role in clinical and nonclinical planning.
Prepare and represent the company in FDA and global Health Authority meetings (Type A/B/C, INTERACT, Scientific Advice), with particular focus on CMC, clinical, and combination product matters.
Lead regulatory planning, authoring, and review of INDs, NDAs, BLAs, supplements, and briefing documents-ensuring strategic alignment and technical rigor.
Provide strategic regulatory leadership across drug substance, drug product, device components, manufacturing processes, and packaging/labeling-particularly for injectable and inhalation drug-device combinations. This includes conducting change control impact assessments and preparing associated regulatory submissions to implement post-approval changes for marketed products in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Partner with Technical Operations, Quality, Clinical, and Commercial functions to proactively identify and mitigate regulatory risks, support global change control processes, and provide strategic regulatory input to development and lifecycle management plans from early development through late-stage and post-commercialization activities.
Contribute to internal regulatory policy, participate in industry forums, and engage with thought leaders to ensure the organization remains at the forefront of combination product innovation.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Life Science or Engineering with 12+ years of progressive regulatory experience, a Master's Degree with 8+ years, or a Ph.D. with 5+ years in biotech or pharma, with substantial responsibility for Regulatory across all stages of development.
Experience with combination products (e.g., inhaled, injectable, or wearable systems) and an understanding of applicable FDA regulations and guidance (e.g., Human Factors, bridging strategies).
Experience with global regulatory submissions (e.g., US FDA, EMA, Health Canada, PMDA).
Familiarity with 505(b)(2) development strategies or innovative delivery platforms.
Interest in mentoring or shaping regulatory frameworks in emerging therapeutic areas.
Proven track record of successful interactions with the FDA and/or global regulatory agencies.
Comfortable collaborating across disciplines to influence clinical development plans and contribute to integrated regulatory strategies.
Strong writing, communication, and leadership skills-with the ability to translate complex issues into actionable strategies.
Associate Director - AI/ML
Associate director job in Boston, MA
Associate Director, AI/ML
📍 Boston, MA | 💼 Full-Time |
Are you an experienced AI/ML professional ready to lead innovation at scale? This senior role offers the opportunity to shape the strategic application of artificial intelligence across research and development, driving smarter, faster, and more ethical data-driven decisions.
About the Role
As Associate Director of AI/ML, you'll guide the design, implementation, and adoption of machine learning platforms across diverse scientific and operational areas. You'll collaborate with data science teams, domain experts, and senior stakeholders to identify impactful use cases, translate business challenges into scalable solutions, and champion best practices in ethical and responsible AI.
Key Responsibilities
Lead AI/ML strategy and execution across R&D and digital initiatives.
Translate business needs into actionable machine learning projects.
Partner cross-functionally to implement and optimize ML models in production.
Mentor and grow AI/ML and data science talent across the organization.
Evaluate and integrate emerging AI/ML trends and external partnerships.
Ensure all AI/ML applications align with ethical and governance standards.
About You
Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, or related field.
6+ years of experience developing and deploying end-to-end ML systems in production.
Expertise in at least two AI domains (e.g., NLP, computer vision, reinforcement learning, multimodal learning).
Strong grasp of deep learning architectures (Transformers, CNNs, RNNs) and classical ML models.
Hands-on experience with cloud-based ML pipelines, CI/CD, and MLOps frameworks.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Curious, entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for continuous learning.
Experience in healthcare, life sciences, or large-scale global environments is a plus.
Why Apply
Join a world-class AI/ML team driving innovation in data-driven research and development. This is an opportunity to combine technical depth with leadership impact - where your work directly contributes to groundbreaking progress and smarter science.
Associate Director
Associate director job in Cambridge, MA
The Associate Director, Scientific Communications Lead, Hematology is a senior role focused on developing and executing strategic publication and scientific communication plans for oncology assets, ensuring alignment with medical strategies, compliance, and data transparency.
Core Responsibilities
Leads cross-functional teams in creating global publication plans, managing scientific deliverables like manuscripts, slide decks, and digital content, while overseeing vendors, budgets, and databases such as Datavision. Serves as liaison with opinion leaders, authors, and partners; develops scientific platforms; and provides training on best practices like GPP3 and ICMJE guidelines.
Qualifications
Requires an advanced degree (PhD/PharmD preferred) in life sciences, 5+ years in medical publications within pharma/biotech (oncology preferred), Bachelors is acceptable. strong project management, analytical skills, and proficiency in tools like MS Office and SharePoin
Senior Director of Client Engagement - Pharmacy
Associate director job in Southborough, MA
Brown & Brown is seeking a Senior Director of Client Engagement to join our National Pharmacy Team. In this client-facing leadership role, you'll partner with large-market employer clients to deliver innovative pharmacy benefit strategies and drive measurable outcomes. You must have a minimum of 10 yrs of pharmacy benefit consulting or pharmacy benefit management.
This role is a hybrid role to work with our office in Southborough, MA.
What You'll Do
✔ Lead strategic discussions and develop client presentations
✔ Manage PBM implementations and benefit changes
✔ Oversee RFPs, procurement, and contract negotiations
✔ Collaborate with clinicians, analysts, and actuaries
✔ Provide technical expertise and mentor team members
✔ Analyze pharmacy spend and cost drivers using advanced tools
What We're Looking For
✅ Bachelor's degree in healthcare, business, or finance
✅ 10+ years in pharmacy benefit consulting or PBM
✅ Strong analytical, financial modeling, and Excel skills
✅ Exceptional communication and client relationship skills
✅ Local to Southborough, MA (with up to 10% travel)
Preferred: Registered pharmacist, experience with Tableau, familiarity with medical and pharmacy data.
💰 Compensation: $200,000-$300,000 annually + comprehensive benefits
Senior Director, Healthcare Compliance
Associate director job in Boston, MA
We are partnered with a commercial-stage Biopharmaceutical company who is looking to bring on a Compliance Business Partner at the Senior Director level. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape compliance strategy within a dynamic, growth-oriented environment, partnering closely with senior leadership and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee and manage day-to-day commercialization efforts while ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and training programs to guide organizational operations.
Serve as the primary compliance advisor for business teams, providing risk identification and mitigation strategies for initiatives involving healthcare professionals, patients, and advocacy groups.
Provide compliance oversight for programs such as speaker engagements, sponsorships, grants, and other healthcare-related interactions.
Support transparency reporting, drug price reporting, internal investigations, and access to compliance tools including risk assessments and vendor due diligence.
Qualifications:
8+ years of pharmaceutical compliance, audit, or related experience; B.A./B.S. required, advanced degree (MBA/JD) preferred.
Strong knowledge of U.S. and global compliance laws, including anti-kickback statutes, transparency reporting, and industry guidelines (OIG, PhRMA).
Experience with compliance audits, monitoring, and global transparency reporting; CHC or PMP certification is a plus.
Director/Senior Director,CMC lead
Associate director job in Boston, MA
WuXi XDC (stock code: 2268.HK), a leading Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO) focused on the global antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) and broader bioconjugate market, is a pioneering CRDMO offering integrated, end-to-end services. Services are provided from proximately located, state-of-the-art laboratories and manufacturing facilities, allowing for a significant reduction in development timelines and costs. Headquarter in Shanghai, China, our over 1,000 skilled employees work across a global network to deliver expert-driven, high-quality and right-first-time project execution for our customers. By offering a single-source, open-access platform with the most comprehensive capabilities and technologies, WuXi XDC enables our biopharmaceutical partners to speed the development of innovative therapies for the benefit of patients worldwide.
About the job
Summary:
The incumbent will lead the orderly progression of projects from the proposal stage through project completion by interacting with the client, technical teams and business development team. The incumbent will also participate in business development activities such as visiting existing or new clients and promoting WuXi XDC's services at conferences/trade shows.
This position will offer the candidate flexibility working remotely from home in US or EU locations. Relocation to China could be an option.
Responsibilities:
Provide project and portfolio leadership supporting IND-enabling early and late stage bioproduct development CMC activities.
Collaborate with CMC functional areas to ensure successful execution of various ADC or bioconjugate CMC projects, and delivery of results on time and within budget.
Assist with development and manufacturing alliance management, product development and manufacturing strategy.
Coordinate efforts and facilitate communication to ensure alignment between WuXi XDC and clients.
Work with a high-performance team to ensure best quality services.
Enhance current service offering and develop new clients.
Technical Skills /Knowledge:
The candidate should possess strong and effective project management, problem solving and interpersonal skills, and have a proven track record of working cross-functionally, across a wide variety of technical, business, and operational areas.
Demonstrate good understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and large molecule drug development.
The title of this CMC Lead position is flexible and may be from Associate Director, Director up to Senior Director.
Depending upon the title, minimal 5-20 years of relevant pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience in CMC process development and/or GMP manufacturing is required.
Working knowledge and understanding of current regulations and industry trends for large molecule and ADC/bioconjugate product development, manufacture, and testing is a must.
Working experience in ADC is preferred.
Experience in a Contract Research Organization (CRO) or Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) is preferred, but not required.
Customary Education and Experience:
MS/PhD in biochemistry, molecular biology, biochemical engineering, pharmaceutical science or related discipline.
Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese.
Must have working knowledge of MS Office products.
Technical experience at large pharma or biotech companies.
ADC/Biologics process/formulation/analytical development and/or manufacturing experience
Vice President of Operations-Luxury Short Term Rentals
Associate director job in Boston, MA
Job Title: Executive Vice President of Operations
Salary: $150,000-$165,000 + BONUS
Skills: Short Term Rental Experience, Willingness to Travel, Abscence of Ego, Super Process Driven, PropCo, OpCo
About the Hospitality Company / The Opportunity:
Step into a high-impact executive leadership role with a dynamic company at the forefront of the hospitality industry. Specializing in luxury short-term rentals and group travel experiences across premier destinations, this organization combines the warmth of hospitality with innovative, data-driven operational strategies. This opportunity offers you the chance to architect and scale sophisticated operational systems, make significant P&L improvements, and help redefine the standards for group accommodation-all while leading a geographically distributed, high-performing team in a rapidly growing sector.
Responsibilities:
Shape and execute operational strategy across all business divisions, including property operations, company operations, new property installations, and procurement.
Architect scalable processes and systems that optimize operational efficiency and drive measurable improvements in profitability across multiple markets.
Oversee and develop regional and functional leaders while cultivating a culture of operational excellence within both PropCo and OpCo entities.
Lead centralized purchasing and supply chain functions to ensure cost-effective procurement and strong vendor relationships nationally.
Manage budgets, oversee P&L performance, and implement effective cost control strategies to ensure sustainable growth.
Champion speed-to-market initiatives and process improvements to support company expansion in new and existing markets.
Preserve high guest experience standards and brand consistency across all properties and operational activities.
Travel up to 25-30% to key markets and properties, providing executive oversight and leadership presence.
Must-Have Skills:
10+ years of operations leadership, with at least 5 years at the executive or senior level in hospitality, property management, or real estate operations.
Proven experience designing and implementing operational systems in multi-market environments.
Strong expertise in P&L management, budget development, and rigorous cost control.
Successful track record leading large, multi-disciplinary teams and managing large-scale organizational change.
Bachelor's degree required; MBA or equivalent leadership training strongly preferred.
Background in centralized purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management across diverse vendors.
Outstanding interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence executive stakeholders.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 25-30% nationally.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
Specific experience in luxury short-term rental or group hospitality operations.
Strong familiarity with both PropCo and OpCo business models and operations.
MBA or advanced degree in a relevant field.
Technological fluency, including experience with hospitality tech platforms and data-driven decision making.
Abscence of ego and a collaborative, team-focused leadership style.
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, scaling environment.
Executive Director, Dialysis Services - San Antonio, TX (Relocation Assistance Available)
Associate director job in Boston, MA
: Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck. At University Health, we are dedicated to improving the health of our community through exceptional patient care, education, and innovation. Our team embodies a strong commitment to excellence, and we are seeking a dynamic and compassionate leader to guide our Dialysis Services team.
Position Overview :
As the Executive Director of Dialysis Services , you will oversee the administration and clinical direction of all dialysis services within our health system. This includes the renal clinic, inpatient dialysis programs, outpatient hemodialysis clinics, home dialysis modalities, and jail dialysis services. You will work closely with our Medical Directors to plan, organize, and lead the growth and efficiency of our dialysis services, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices in patient care.
Key Responsibilities :
* Patient Care : Oversee the clinical services across multiple dialysis sites to ensure high-quality care in compliance with regulatory standards.
* Human Resources : Supervise and mentor a team of clinical and support staff. You will play a key role in staff development, recruitment, and fostering a positive work environment.
* Budget and Planning : Manage operational and capital budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources while meeting organizational goals.
* Policy and Procedures : Develop and update clinical and administrative policies to ensure ongoing compliance with healthcare regulations.
* Community Relations : Act as a liaison between University Health and the community, representing our dialysis services in various professional and public forums.
Qualifications :
* Education : Bachelor's degree in Nursing (required); Master's degree (preferred)
* Experience : At least 3 years of experience as a clinical nurse supervisor or director in dialysis services; leadership experience in managing multi-system dialysis operations is highly preferred.
* Certifications : Current RN license in Texas; AHA BLS Healthcare Provider or Instructor card required.
* Skills : Strong leadership abilities, excellent communication skills (Spanish/English bilingual a plus), and a dedication to patient-centered care.
Why University Health :
* Impactful Work : Contribute to the health of our diverse community by leading one of the most critical healthcare services in the region.
* Comprehensive Benefits : Competitive salary, comprehensive health plans, retirement options, and generous paid time off.
* Relocation Assistance : Moving to San Antonio? We offer relocation support to help you settle into your new role and home.
Location :
San Antonio is a vibrant and growing city with a rich cultural history, a lower cost of living, and a high quality of life. xevrcyc With access to excellent schools, outdoor activities, and a strong sense of community, San Antonio is the perfect place to call home.
Associate Director, Commercial Training & Field Effectiveness
Associate director job in Cambridge, MA
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Cambridge, MA * ID: 25R-32 * Full-Time/Regular
Nearly 37 million Americans are currently affected by Chronic Kidney Disease. 37 million.
At Akebia we take that number very seriously and every day we come to work, with the purpose of bettering the lives of each person impacted by kidney disease and the renal community that serves them.
Our tenacious, passionate employees' challenge the status quo and work to develop unique therapeutics that have the potential to set new standards of care for people living with kidney disease.
This is life-changing work, and we are all in, are you?
Job Summary
Reporting to the Sr. Director of Commercial Excellence, the Associate Director of Field Engagement and Effectiveness is responsible for gathering field insights regarding launch effectiveness requirements, developing commercial & sales training programs and delivering operational support to the customer-facing roles. This will include disease state, product/therapeutic landscape knowledge, compliance (OIG), and other commercialization processes and systems. The incumbent will need to collaborate across Medical, Marketing, Sales, Market Access, Legal, People and Culture, Regulatory, and other Partner Organizations.
Training (50% of the time)
Aligning to Akebia's annual strategy for sales and marketing focus
Develop a sales training curriculum that motivates customer-facing personnel to achieve their goals and align with the strategy.
Establish a collaborative, clinical, sales focused learning environment with core principles of adult learning
Optimize curriculum that allows ongoing education for customer-facing teams to ensure consistency in disease state and product knowledge. (product/non-product training modules)
Lead and coordinate new hire onboarding and training programs for customer-facing teams.
Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to create the appropriate learning content for the respective customer-facing role.
Direct Field Trainers who will be peer-to-peer trainers with their colleagues within the sales team.
Liaise with home office/field management about the development and delivery of training material.
Document and maintain proper records of training initiatives.
Collaborate with the administration of the Promotional, Medical, Legal, & Regulatory (PRC) process to identify the training requirements and the delivery of material for use.
Support efforts in Company meeting planning and execution, including agenda creation, workshop development, and delivery as well as overall meeting facilitation for POAs & NSMs.
Manage vendors and partners to produce meaningful curriculum within established scope and timeframes.
Perform additional responsibilities and participate in special projects as assigned.
Field Effectiveness Insight Generation (30% of the time)
Work with Sales Leadership Team to review team effectiveness with the aim of identifying performance gaps and create sales tactics and/or training programs to address them.
Interpret sales data and KAM call information to develop appropriate training reinforcement and development plans.
Perform ride along with KAMs to provide feedback on promotional effectiveness, customer engagement and territory management.
Develop and implement KAM feedback tool to provide written feedback to KAMs to highlight performance attributes affecting promotional success.
Develop and manage feedback from sales organization on key initiatives
Engagement Effectiveness Administration (20% of the time)
Manage Learning Management System (Akebia Learning) partnering closely with Compliance, Commercial and Human Resources
Participate in the implementation/deployment of technologies (Veeva CRM, Sales portal) to be used by the field force to increase efficiency, and effectiveness and determine the best way to train the team.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree required.
8+ years' experience in a commercial role within a pharma or biotech company and at least 5 years in a sales/product training-focused role.
Previous Experience in building a sales training continuum for a life science company
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
Proficient in sales reporting and analytics tools (e.g., Tableau), as well as CRM and Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Demonstrated experience with best-in-class means of training delivery including eLearning, self-study, assessment, audio/video, classroom, and experiential learning to ensure the sales force is trained and can deliver the attributes of our products.
Strong interpersonal, presentation and facilitation skills required.
Previous field sales experience is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated success in managing numerous projects simultaneously.
Ability to challenge the thinking of an established customer facing team.
Requires 15-35% travel.
Compensation:
Targeted Base: $171,290 - $211,593*
*Base Compensation for this role will depend on a number of factors including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience, and may fall outside of the range shown. Base pay is only one component of the company's total rewards package, all regular employees are also eligible for the corporate bonus program or the incentive compensation program (if applicable), as well as equity. Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, etc.
Are you an Akebian?
An Akebian is curious, empathetic, and values making connections to people and ideas. Akebian's aren't afraid of diving in and owning a process or a problem, because we all want to deliver a great solution. Akebian's believe that we are better together because we are all working toward a common purpose - to better the life of each person impacted by kidney disease. Want to learn more about what it means to be an Akebian? Visit our website: **************
Akebia is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all job applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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Director, Field Operations
Associate director job in Waltham, MA
Who We AreCogent Biosciences is a publicly traded biotechnology company focused on developing precision therapies for genetically defined diseases. The most advanced clinical program, bezuclastinib, is a selective tyrosine kinase inhibitor that is designed to potently inhibit the KIT D816V mutation as well as other mutations in KIT exon 17. KIT D816V is responsible for driving systemic mastocytosis (SM), a serious disease caused by unchecked proliferation of mast cells. Exon 17 mutations are also found in patients with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), a type of cancer with strong dependence on oncogenic KIT signaling. Top-line results from registration-directed trials in NonAdvanced SM, Advanced SM and GIST are expected in 2025. The company also has an ongoing Phase 1 study of its novel internally discovered FGFR2 inhibitor. In addition, the Cogent Research Team is developing a portfolio of novel targeted therapies to help patients fighting serious, genetically driven diseases targeting mutations in ErbB2, PI3Kα and KRAS.
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This critical role will lead the strategic and tactical execution of field (commercial customer-facing) operations supporting the launch of bezuclastinib across 3 important indications, Cogent Biosciences' key pipeline asset. The Director of Field Operations will be a key member of the Commercial Operations and Analytics leadership team responsible for driving operational excellence for the commercial organization. We are seeking a strategic and hands-on leader to optimize field deployment, execution, and operational readiness for our upcoming launches. As a key strategic partner to senior sales leadership, this will own the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of our customer-facing operating model. The ideal candidate possesses both the strategic perspective required for sales excellence, and the executional perspective required for a field team to deliver a best-in-class launch. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in CRM systems, analytics, field operations, and cross-functional collaboration to drive operational excellence and accelerate launch impact. Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Business Partnering
Strategic partner to Senior Sales Leadership, Market Access, Marketing, Patient Services and Analytics to understand key functional needs that translate to field operational solutions and execution.
Engage and Align with critical cross-functional team members that support field teams (IT, HR, Compliance, Sales Training, Congress Execution, Medical, etc).
Key field operations leader for real-time issue resolution, solution development, performance monitoring and operational support needs.
Field Planning and Execution Operational Leadership
Aligned with the vision of the senior commercial leadership, develop and lead all the field planning processes (at the National and Regional level) required to enable a field force to launch in the rare disease and oncology space. This includes business and call planning, targeting and segmentation, resource allocation, budgeting, reporting and all key sales enablement tools.
Develop and lead the annual cadence of key field engagements and meetings (business reviews, key sales meetings, performance updates, etc).
Develop key field performance management and monitoring systems, processes and reporting (goals, key performance and execution metrics, etc) that are strategically aligned and visible to all stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements, including credentialing and spend reporting.
Enabling Customer Facing Teams with Technology, Tools and Systems
Working with senior commercial leadership to identify key technology capabilities and requirements to support an engaged and productive customer-facing organization across functions.
Collaborate with key functions (IT, L&D, Marketing) to develop, integrate and implement key field-facing tools such as CRM, call/business planning tools, peripherals (such as tablets), virtual selling capabilities, etc.
Lead the onboarding and ongoing training requirements for the field to adopt new technology and processes into their way of working.
Develop/implement novel enabling SOPs for the field force to allow them to perform more effectively.
Find opportunities to leverage technology or new digital solutions to improve productivity, simplicity and engagement of the field team.
Oversee vendor relationships related to CRM, data analytics, and field operations platforms.
Performance Management, Monitoring and Reporting
Leading an aligned approach to critical measurable indicators and outcomes related to field performance and execution.
Develop scalable reporting capabilities, field-facing dashboards, KPIs, and scorecards that enable actionable insights, performance monitoring and support coaching conversations.
Work with commercial leadership to establish the overarching philosophy of the SIP (sales incentive plan) and build the SIP integration plan for the field (quota setting process, key data sources and inputs, sales vs quota reporting capabilities, payout frequency and processes, QA/QC processes).
Build field response process and capability to respond to data, IC, and comp enquiries.
Launch Readiness and Deployment/Territory Optimization
Work with senior leadership and external partners to design a fit for purpose customer facing organization with the right capabilities to ensure a best-in-class launch.
Optimize the deployment of field resources and geographies aligned with the market opportunities across Cogent's three potential indications, HCP targeting, key centers of excellence in each territory.
Support the scale and build of the field operations resourcing and infrastructure to prepare for launch.
Act as a key member of the Launch Readiness workstream to represent the field readiness and key milestones reflecting the preparations for field activation on Day 1.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Life Sciences, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
8+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech field operations, with launch experience in rare or specialty diseases.
Proven expertise in CRM systems (e.g., Veeva, Salesforce), field analytics, and commercial data infrastructure.
Strong understanding of field force effectiveness, territory design, and incentive compensation.
Experience in a startup or growth-stage biotech environment preferred.
Excellent project management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly regulated environment.
Our Locations
Waltham, MA: Our Boston office includes an open office layout that has recently undergone a makeover designed for collaboration and giving our employees the best work place possible. Free access is provided for both on-site parking and gym facilities in the building.
Boulder, CO: We have just moved into our new state-of-the art Research Facility in the fast-growing biopharmaceutical hub in the greater Denver/Boulder corridor. Our CEO is based full-time in this location and we are proud to call this the home of Cogent's discovery research organization.
Our Offer To You
To attract the very best talent, we offer a generous benefits package that includes competitive pay, performance-based bonus, stock options, insurance coverage (health, dental, life, and disability), competitive time-off, a 401(k) plan, and commuter/parking benefits.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our goal is to have a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Auto-ApplyDirector, Field Force Operations
Associate director job in Cambridge, MA
Scholar Rock is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and delivers life-changing therapies for people with serious diseases that have high unmet need. As a global leader in the biology of the transforming growth factor beta (TGFβ) superfamily of cell proteins and named for the visual resemblance of a scholar rock to protein structures, the clinical-stage company is focused on advancing innovative treatments where protein growth factors are fundamental. Over the past decade, the company has created a pipeline with the potential to advance the standard of care for neuromuscular disease, cardiometabolic disorders, cancer, and other conditions where growth factor-targeted drugs can play a transformational role.
Scholar Rock is the only company to show clinical proof of concept for a muscle-targeted treatment in spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). This commitment to unlocking fundamentally different therapeutic approaches is powered by broad application of a proprietary platform, which has developed novel monoclonal antibodies to modulate protein growth factors with extraordinary selectivity. By harnessing cutting-edge science in disease spaces that are historically under-addressed through traditional therapies, Scholar Rock works every day to create new possibilities for patients. Learn more about the company's approach at
ScholarRock.com
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Summary of Position:
In this role, you will be responsible for a wide variety of projects across the Commercial organization to include, but not limited to, functioning as the business lead for sales sizing and alignment, field incentive compensation design and implementation, field analytics and reporting, implementation of commercial systems, collaboration with brand marketing/e-marketing initiatives and supporting KPIs for overall performance. Additionally, you will identify critical business issues and opportunities for growth, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and work to embed an external market point-of-view into the strategic direction of the company.Position Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Operational Excellence
Define and implement a structured framework of goals and tactics to build a best-in-class Field and Sales Operations organization.
Establish and maintain robust analytics and operational processes that effectively support the General Managers and Sales organization.
Data Governance & Systems Integration
Serve on a cross-functional data governance team to define business rules and processes that ensure data integrity and consistency.
Partner with Sales and IT to design, deploy and maintain Veeva both in the US and ROW
Provide Field Operation Support for ROW
Ensure organizational compliance with CRM data standards and quality protocols.
Sales Enablement & Field Optimization
Train the commercial field sales team on systems, tools, and processes to maximize efficiency and adoption.
Develop and refine field sizing and deployment strategies to optimize sales force effectiveness and meet business objectives.
Manage territory alignment and roster systems to ensure optimal resource utilization.
Manages the field sales force credentialling program
Performance Management & Incentives
Lead the development and execution of incentive compensation programs aligned with strategic goals, including plan design, governance, goal setting, reporting, and payout processing.
Monitor departmental performance against KPIs and collaborate with commercial leadership to drive continuous improvement.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Commercial Readiness
Oversee and execute a broad range of commercial initiatives to ensure organizational readiness for product launches.
Collaborate across the Commercial team to align operational strategies with key business objectives and priorities.
Candidate Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in business, science or related field. A master's degree (MBA) strongly preferred.
8-10 years of experience working in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry with five plus years supporting field sales teams.
Extensive experience supporting technical design of commercial systems. Implementation experience a must.
Extensive experience with Veeva CRM, data management and incentive compensation
Experience with Symphony, IQVIA. CROSSIX and related pharmaceutical sales data
Experience working with field sales teams, field reporting and incentive compensation
Strong analytical skills with the capability to appropriately define issues, questions and data; to comprehend quantitative methods and analytical techniques; to perform accurate analysis (correctly calculated numbers, accurate graphs); to cross-check data and assumptions; to document and establish data trails; and to think creatively about different ways to analyze data and information
Excellent quantitative background that supports the analysis of data to better understand market dynamics and provide insights into product performance and marketing strategy.
Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to drive toward consensus.
Scholar Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees
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Auto-ApplyDirector Field Construction Operations
Associate director job in Boston, MA
CRB is a leading provider of sustainable Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Consulting solutions to the global life sciences and food and beverage industries. Our 1,100 employees provide best-in-class solutions that drive success and positive change for our clients, our people and our communities. CRB is a privately held company with a rich history of serving clients throughout the world, consistently striving for the highest standard of technical knowledge, creativity and execution.
Job Description
The Corporate Director of Field Construction Operations serves as the company-wide subject matter expert (SME) for field execution excellence, focusing on the performance, development, and consistency of project superintendents. This role is a key driver in elevating field leadership capability, standardizing best practices, and ensuring consistent, high-quality project delivery across all business units. While this position has no direct reports, it carries the full backing of executive leadership and the authority to influence and improve field operations at every project site.
This position offers flexibility to be remote with up to 75% travel
Field Leadership Development
* Assess current superintendents' skills and capabilities through site visits and one-on-one interactions.
* Participate in interviews with potential new hires for key superintendent positions.
* Develop individualized and group development plans to strengthen leadership, technical, and operational skills.
* Lead the creation and delivery of a company-wide Superintendent Training Program, incorporating both technical and leadership competencies.
Standards, Procedures & Best Practices
* Provide SME input into the development and continuous improvement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and execution standards for field operations.
* Ensure all superintendents are trained and aligned with company standards, safety protocols, and quality requirements.
* Benchmark internal and external best practices to maintain industry-leading field performance.
Project Support & Execution Planning
* Participate in preconstruction planning for large and complex projects, advising on site logistics, staffing, schedule feasibility, and constructability.
* Support site leadership during project mobilization to ensure effective field setup and alignment with execution plans.
* Act as a resource to troubleshoot field execution challenges and mentor superintendents during project delivery.
Field Audits & Performance Oversight
* Conduct regular field audits to evaluate compliance with company SOPs, quality standards, and safety practices.
* Provide clear feedback and actionable improvement recommendations to superintendents and project leadership.
* Track field performance trends and recommend strategic initiatives to address recurring challenges.
Qualifications
* 15+ years of progressive construction field leadership experience, with significant time served as a senior project superintendent on large-scale ($100M+) EPC, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, or similar process-industrial projects.
* Proven track record of improving field performance through training, process improvement, and leadership coaching.
* Strong working knowledge of construction means and methods, scheduling, safety, and quality control.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to influence without direct authority.
* Ability to travel extensively to project sites across the continental United States
Skills & Competencies
* Influential leader able to win buy-in from experienced superintendents and project teams.
* Practical expert with hands-on knowledge and credibility earned through years of field experience.
* Change Champion that is passionate about continuous improvement and raising the bar on execution.
* Strategic thinker who understands both the big picture and the operational details.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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CRB is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Employment is contingent on background screening.
CRB does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of CRB without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of CRB. Please, no phone calls or emails.
CRB offers a complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs.
If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.
CRB is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Employment is contingent on background screening.
CRB does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of CRB without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of CRB. Please, no phone calls or emails.
CRB offers a complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs.
If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.