Operations vice president jobs in Petaluma, CA

About the Company A global AI company advancing foundational models, reinforcement learning, and multimodal architectures at enterprise scale. Its research emphasizes large language models, agentic systems, and distributed ML infrastructure, powering solutions across healthcare, finance, and mission-critical sectors. The company's mission is to deliver safe, explainable, high-performance AI into production environments, setting new global benchmarks for adoption and trust. The Opportunity: Chief AI Officer The company is seeking a Chief AI Officer (CAIO) to lead its scientific direction and drive innovation at the forefront of large-scale AI. The CAIO will oversee model research, distributed infrastructure, and applied machine learning deployment, while also shaping global standards for AI safety and governance. This role provides the authority to build a top-tier research organization and establish the path for enterprise adoption of intelligent systems. Key Responsibilities Foundation Model Research: Advance transformer-based architectures, LLM pre-training and fine-tuning, multimodal AI, and agent-driven frameworks. Reinforcement Learning: Scale RLHF and optimization strategies to improve robustness, alignment, and system reliability. Infrastructure Leadership: Architect distributed training pipelines and optimize large-scale compute environments using GPUs, TPUs, and emerging accelerators. AI Safety & Compliance: Develop frameworks for interpretability, adversarial robustness, bias detection, and alignment with global regulation. Scientific Leadership: Publish in leading AI conferences, represent the company in international forums, and establish it as a thought leader in global AI. Candidate Profile PhD in ML, CS, or applied mathematics with a strong publication record in NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, or equivalent. 12+ years of AI research and leadership experience, with success in scaling foundation models and multimodal systems into production. Deep expertise in transformer architectures, RLHF, distributed optimization, large-scale data pipelines, and interpretability research. Recognized leader in AI with international influence across research, enterprise adoption, and regulatory ecosystems. Proven ability to build and lead high-impact research and engineering teams. Compensation & Benefits Executive compensation package with performance-based incentives tied to scientific and commercial milestones. Significant equity participation reflecting long-term value creation. Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and executive wellness programs. Platform to define the global future of intelligent systems and shape standards for safe, enterprise-scale AI.

STAND 8 provides end to end IT solutions to enterprise partners across the United States and with offices in Los Angeles, New York, New Jersey, Atlanta, and more including internationally in Mexico and India We are seeking an accomplished Vice President of Developer Adoption to lead a global team focused on transforming the way developers interact with and embrace cutting-edge platforms. This is a highly strategic and entrepreneurial role, ideal for a proven engineering leader who has built products, led teams, and understands the full developer journey from concept to scale. Key responsibilities include: Provide visionary and technical leadership to shape the strategy and evolution of the Developer Adoption function. Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of developer advocates, educators, and community leaders. Define and execute strategies that accelerate developer adoption and engagement with emerging technologies. Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Marketing leaders to ensure alignment between developer needs and platform innovation. Serve as a thought leader and public advocate, articulating a compelling vision for the future of software development in the AI era. Cultivate a culture of creativity, accountability, and technical excellence within the team. Drive measurable impact through data-informed decision-making and outcome-based initiatives. Qualifications Proven experience in a senior engineering or technology leadership role (e.g., VP of Engineering, CTO, or equivalent). Demonstrated success in building and scaling developer-facing products, platforms, or ecosystems. Strong understanding of developer workflows, software lifecycles, and emerging technology trends, especially in AI and LLMs. Exceptional communication and storytelling abilities to engage both internal stakeholders and external developer audiences. Entrepreneurial mindset with a track record of driving innovation and leading teams through transformation. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly autonomous environment with evolving priorities. Inspirational leadership style grounded in optimism, collaboration, and strategic vision. Benefits Medical coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) through Anthem Dental/Vision/Various Ancillary coverages through Unum 401(k) retirement savings plan Paid-time-off options Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Discount programs through ADP WorkforceNow Additional Details The base salary range for this position is $325K - $350K annually, depending on experience. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. About Us STAND 8 provides end-to-end IT solutions to enterprise partners across the United States and globally with offices in Los Angeles, Atlanta, New York, Mexico, Japan, India, and more. STAND 8 focuses on the "bleeding edge" of technology and leverages automation, process, marketing, and over fifteen years of success and growth to provide a world-class experience for our customers, partners, and employees. Our mission is to impact the world positively by creating success through PEOPLE, PROCESS, and TECHNOLOGY. Check out more at ************** and reach out today to explore opportunities to grow together! By applying to this position, your data will be processed in accordance with the STAND 8 Privacy Policy.

San Francisco, CA - Hybrid $200,000 - $250,000 Director, Clinical Operations - Emerging Metabolic Biotech Join an early-stage biotech on a mission to transform metabolic disease treatment. Our client is building a first-in-class metabolic pipeline and seeking a Director of Clinical Operations to lead the execution of thier initial clinical programs. What You'll Do Own end-to-end clinical operations strategy and delivery for early-phase trials. Select and manage CROs, vendors, and sites to ensure quality and timelines. Drive inspection readiness and compliance across global studies. Partner cross-functionally with Clinical Development, Regulatory, and CMC teams to shape program strategy. What We're Looking For 10+ years in clinical operations with proven leadership in early-phase studies. Experience in metabolic or related therapeutic areas strongly preferred. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, resource-conscious environment. Hands-on approach with strategic vision-comfortable building processes from the ground up. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking therapies in a dynamic and innovative environment. If you are passionate about clinical operations and making a difference in patients' lives, we encourage you to apply.

A leading restaurant technology company is seeking a Senior Director, Legal in San Francisco. You will be responsible for managing litigation and employment matters while providing strategic legal support. Ideal candidates will have a Juris Doctor, strong leadership, and communication skills, with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. The role offers a hybrid work model with competitive salary and benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Vice President - General Liability, Territory Lead Golden Bear Insurance Company (Hybrid) About the Company Golden Bear Insurance Company is a leading provider of Excess & Surplus (E&S) insurance solutions, specializing in complex, high-risk commercial accounts. Our dedicated team of underwriting professionals delivers customized coverage solutions across a broad range of industries. We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit, expertise, and commitment to service excellence. About the Role We are seeking an experienced underwriting manager to oversee primary casualty underwriting operations for our Western Territory. This leadership role will focus on managing a team of underwriters, driving profitability, and expanding our book of business in the region. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in E&S primary casualty underwriting, extensive broker relationships, and a proven ability to lead high-performing teams. Responsibilities Underwriting Leadership: Oversee and manage a team of primary casualty underwriters, ensuring adherence to underwriting guidelines and profitability objectives. Portfolio Management: Develop and execute underwriting strategies to grow and maintain a profitable book of business in the Western Territory. Broker Relationships: Cultivate and strengthen relationships with wholesale brokers, fostering long-term partnerships and driving new business opportunities. Risk Assessment: Evaluate complex risks, set pricing strategies, and ensure appropriate risk selection in accordance with company guidelines. Team Development: Mentor and train underwriters, fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture. Market Intelligence: Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and regulatory developments to identify new opportunities and emerging risks. Operational Excellence: Work closely with senior leadership to optimize underwriting processes, improve efficiency, and enhance service standards. Qualifications Experience: Minimum 7+ years of E&S commercial casualty underwriting experience, with at least 3 years in a management role. Industry Knowledge: Strong expertise in general liability, products liability, and other primary casualty coverages for high-hazard risks. Broker Relationships: Established network of wholesale brokers. Leadership Skills: Demonstrated experience managing, coaching, and developing underwriting teams. Analytical & Decision-Making: Strong risk assessment, pricing, and negotiation skills. Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and execute business plans to achieve growth and profitability goals. Education: Bachelor's degree in business, finance, insurance, or a related field; CPCU, CIC, or other industry designations are a plus. Pay range and compensation package Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives. Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) with company match. Professional development opportunities. Collaborative and entrepreneurial company culture. Equal Opportunity Statement Golden Bear Insurance Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Senior Manager, Reagent Manufacturing & Planning Operations Employment Type: Temp to Perm Compensation: $160,000-$175,000 annually + 10-15% bonus About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Manager to lead and scale Reagent Manufacturing and Planning Operations in a high-growth, highly regulated environment. This role will be responsible for building the manufacturing organization, optimizing production planning, driving operational excellence, and partnering cross-functionally to enable rapid year-over-year growth. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, a scale-up mindset, and deep experience in GMP/ISO13485 reagent or consumable production. Essential Functions Build & Scale Reagent Manufacturing Operations Develop, expand, and mature reagent production processes to support rapid growth. Build a high-performing manufacturing team through hiring, onboarding, training, and talent development. Define long-term manufacturing strategy, including capacity expansion, automation, and facility/equipment scaling. Lead technology transfers from R&D into Manufacturing, ensuring scalable, validated, and repeatable processes. Production Planning for Scale Architect a robust end-to-end planning function, including demand review, capacity modeling, MPS creation, and scheduling. Implement planning systems (MRP, forecasting models, dashboards) for both short-term execution and long-term scalability. Strengthen inventory strategy across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods. Identify capacity constraints and develop mitigation strategies for labor, equipment, materials, and process bottlenecks. Operational Excellence & Systems Implementation Drive a Lean/continuous improvement culture to increase throughput and reduce scrap. Establish SOPs, documentation, training programs, and quality systems that support predictable scale-up. Lead site readiness for audits, certifications, and regulatory inspections. Collaborate with Engineering on automation, process control systems, and technology adoption. Cross-Functional Leadership in a High-Growth Environment Partner with R&D, Product Development, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance to align operational plans. Serve as a key contributor to S&OP with forward-looking capacity, inventory risk assessments, and cost insights. Ensure reagent availability to support commercial launches, new product introductions, and changing field demand. Other duties as assigned. Competencies Scale-up mindset with ability to anticipate future operational needs. Strong people leadership and team development. Operational rigor and process-driven thinking. Effective cross-functional collaboration and influence. Data-driven decision-making (forecasting, dashboards, planning models). Continuous improvement orientation. Proven experience supporting rapid scale-up in volume, product mix, facility capacity, or team size. Strong understanding of GMP/ISO13485 and reagent manufacturing processes. Demonstrated success implementing planning systems, MPS, and capacity models. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment while building structure for long-term stability. Experience in biotech, diagnostics, MedTech consumables, or related fields preferred. Experience implementing or redesigning ERP/MRP systems preferred. Background in Lean Six Sigma, automation, or continuous improvement initiatives preferred. Success Measures / KPIs Build a scalable reagent production team and organization structure. Implement or enhance ERP/MRP planning tools and dashboards. Expand reagent manufacturing capacity to meet growth projections. Improve throughput, yield, and batch success rates while reducing scrap and variability. Establish a stable MPS process with high schedule adherence. Enable successful new product launches and technology transfers. Strengthen quality, compliance, and documentation for scale. Supervisory Responsibility This position directly manages the Reagent Manufacturing and Supply Chain/Procurement departments, including hiring, training, performance management, promotions, and reviews. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to ******************************************* The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: • The California Fair Chance Act • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Macdonald & Company are proudly partnered with a multifamily focused real estate credit platform who have ambitious growth plans to double their AUM over the next 3 years. The firm is now seeking to expand into California and the Pacific Northwest and are looking to appoint a VP of Originations to grow the platform on the West Coast. About the Role The Vice President, Debt Originations will lead the sourcing and execution of new loan opportunities across California and the Pacific Northwest. This role will emphasize construction and bridge lending, with some permanent financing opportunities, and will work closely with the investment/credit team through closing and ongoing relationship management. Key Responsibilities Originate new debt opportunities across CA and the Pacific Northwest, with a focus on construction and bridge loans (and select permanent financing). Build and manage a robust pipeline through relationships with developers, sponsors, mortgage bankers, and other intermediaries. Serve as the primary relationship manager for borrowers and referral partners-driving repeat business and long-term sponsor coverage. Lead transactions from initial screen through close: Structure terms and pricing; Collect/organize diligence; Coordinate third parties (appraisal, engineering, environmental, legal, title, insurance); Partner with internal underwriting/credit to advance deals efficiently Prepare and present investment memos and deal recommendations to internal committees; clearly communicate risk, mitigants, and return profile. Monitor market conditions, competitive dynamics, and sponsor activity to inform strategy and pricing discipline. Support portfolio management as needed by maintaining borrower touchpoints and assisting with modifications, extensions, and payoffs. Represent the fund at industry events and actively contribute to brand presence across target markets.

*Candidates must reside on the west coast* Manages a team of consultants to ensure the alignment, buy-in, and coordination of diverse stakeholders to drive the implementation of successful business initiatives and projects. Empowers the development and implementation of business initiatives, systems, and/or processes to a desired future state. Manages the development of multiple business strategies and ensures alignment and prioritization of organizational objectives and business initiatives. Manages complex projects or project components for units, manages complex change management plans, and manages team members in performing complex data analyses to drive business initiatives. Directs vendor management as required. Monitors and takes accountability for the compliance of team work activities by ensuring business plans and team members adhere to relevant policies and procedures. Essential Responsibilities: Creates and advocates for developmental opportunities for others; builds collaborative, cross-functional relationships. Solicits and acts on performance feedback; works with leaders and employees to set goals and provide open feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement. Pursues professional growth; hires, trains, and develops talent for growth opportunities; strategically evaluates talent for succession planning; sets performance management guidelines and expectations across teams / units. Oversees implementation, adapts, and stays up to date with organizational change, challenges, feedback, best practices, processes, and industry trends; shares best practices within and across teams. Fosters open dialogue amongst team members, engages, motivates, and promotes collaboration within and across teams; motivates teams to meet business objectives. Delegates tasks and decisions as appropriate; provides appropriate support, guidance and scope; encourages development and consideration of options in decision making; fosters access to stakeholders. Manages designated units or teams by translating business plans into tactical action items; oversees the completion of work assignments and identifies opportunities for improvement; ensures all policies and procedures are followed; partners with key stakeholders and business leaders to ensure products and / or services meet requirements and expectations while aligning with departmental strategies. Aligns team efforts; builds accountability for and measuring progress in achieving results; assumes responsibility for decision making; fosters direct reports to resolve escalated issues as appropriate. Communicates goals and objectives; incorporates resources, costs, and forecasts into team and unit plans; ensures matrixed resources are fulfilling service or performance requirements across reporting lines. Removes obstacles that impact performance; identifies and addresses improvement opportunities; guides performance and develops contingency plans accordingly; influences teams and units to operate in alignment with operational and business objectives. Manages a team of consultants to ensure the alignment, buy-in, and coordination of diverse stakeholders to drive the implementation of successful business initiatives and projects across multiple functional tracks or complex workstreams by ensuring representation and inclusion of appropriate stakeholders; building rapport and partnerships with key and/or lead stakeholder teams, third party vendors, and senior management; working with stakeholders to develop goals and set the prioritization of deliverables; discussing involvement of business processes (e.g. project change management, communication) and facilitating decisions necessary for the delivery of business initiatives; communicating and resolving tough issues with stakeholders while maintaining an independent perspective; and making formal presentations and providing reports to senior and/or executive level audiences. Manages team(s) of consultants in the development of requirements for complex business, process, or system solutions which may span multiple business domain(s) by identifying and partnering with stakeholders and cross-functional teams as appropriate; providing guidance in the use of multiple business requirements gathering methodologies to identify business, functional, and non-functional requirements; and monitoring the development and documentation of comprehensive business cases to assess the costs, benefits, and ROI of proposed solutions. Empowering the development and implementation of business initiatives, systems, and/or processes to a desired future state by maintaining a comprehensive understanding of how current processes impact business operations across multiple domains; identifying the operational impact of requirements on upstream and downstream solution components; providing options and recommendations to senior management and business stakeholders on how to integrate solutions and deliverables with current systems and business processes across regions or domains; and identifying and validating value gaps and opportunities for process enhancements or efficiencies. Managements the development of multiple business strategy and ensures alignment and prioritization of organizational objectives and business initiatives by defining, developing, and evaluating performance metrics, standards, and methods to establish business success; partnering with senior and/or executive stakeholders, often with competing/conflicting objectives, to ensure cohesive and reachable metrics; refining strategic plans and performance metrics as appropriate; and managing complex initiatives or portfolio to ensure delivery of measurable results and alignment with strategic objectives. Serves as a lead advocate of continuous learning and professional development by keeping abreast of industry practices, standards, and benchmarks; attending and presenting at roadshows, conferences, and speaking events; overseeing the ongoing enhancement and innovation of clinical consulting practices, standards, and methods across KP; serving as an advocate to ensure continuous learning and improvement is championed as a people strategy; providing training and guidance to stakeholders as appropriate; and providing ongoing coaching to build a continuous improvement mindset and build capabilities that drive results. Manages complex projects or project components for units by coordinating stakeholder contacts; assembling team based on project needs and team member strengths; consulting in the development, analysis, and management of project plans; partnering on the coordination of project schedules and resource forecasts; proactively monitoring and identifying project or business initiative risks, issues, and trigger events; developing mitigation plans and strategies; and resolving risks or issues as appropriate. Manages complex change management plans associated with business initiatives by leveraging stakeholder relationships to obtain support and buy in for changes; partnering with senior and/or executive management, project/program champions, and business owners to communicate and align improvement initiatives with current and forecasted business objectives; identifying and recommending appropriate change management methods and approaches; and empowering stakeholders to embrace a change management mindset, understand intent and purpose, and foster a culture of change. Manages team members in performing complex data analyses to drive business initiatives by recommending appropriate data analysis tools and approach to assess performance; empowering team members to utilize suitable data gathering and analysis methods (e.g., process observation, hard data, etc.); forecasting data requirements and obtaining customer agreements, including customer requirements as appropriate; and forecasting and alleviating risks through data-driven analysis. Directs vendor management as required by monitoring vendor performance levels; ensuring service level agreements are met; managing vendor invoices; and partnering with Procurement and/ or Legal to develop service level and/or scope of work agreements as appropriate. Monitors and takes accountability for the compliance of team work activities by ensuring business plans and team members adhere to KP, departmental, and/or business line policies and procedures. Minimum Qualifications: Minimum five (5) years experience in a leadership role with or without direct reports. Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and Minimum eight (8) years experience in consulting, project management, data analytics, operations or a directly related field OR Masters degree in Business, Public Health, or a directly related field and Minimum six (6) years experience in consulting, project management, data analytics, operations or a directly related field OR Minimum eleven (11) years experience in consulting, project management, data analytics, operations or a directly related field. Additional Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Business Acumen; Change Management; Negotiation; Creativity; Applied Data Analysis; Financial Acumen; Conflict Resolution; Managing Diverse Relationships; Process Validation; Project Management; Risk Assessment; Service Focus; Requirements Elicitation & Analysis Preferred Qualifications: Four (4) years of experience consulting in a large multi-hospital system. Four (4) years of experience working with outpatient/ambulatory service line optimization. Primary Location: California,Oakland,Ordway Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

Earthjustice is the nation's leading environmental law organization. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people's health, preserve magnificent places and wildlife, advance clean energy, and combat climate change. We are here because the Earth needs a good lawyer. Driven by a passion for justice, inclusion, partnership, and excellence, our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. The Director, Legal Ops & Legal Systems Innovation (“Director”) is responsible for overseeing the design and operation of effective legal technology and administrative systems to support Earthjustice's various legal programs. The position works closely with Information Technology (“IT”) leadership to develop and implement the General Counsel's (“GC's”) and legal teams' legal technology strategy. The Director acts as an innovative leader, can get things done, continually improves processes, and stays up to date on legal technology and legal innovation opportunities to help support IT's work towards overall systems improvement. The Director may attend relevant industry conferences and travel to meet with teams as necessary and appropriate from time-to-time. This position is also responsible for supporting GC staff in compliance and risk management responsibilities. This position is supervisory, overseeing a team of skilled professionals, and reports to the General Counsel. The Director, Legal Ops & Legal Systems Innovation is expected to work a full-time (37.5 hours/week) schedule and may work hybrid or remote. For hybrid arrangements, the preferred location is San Francisco, CA or Washington, D.C.; however, other Earthjustice office locations will be considered. What You'll Do Management (15%) Collaborate with organizational leadership to align operational strategies for program teams with organizational goals and improve legal systems innovation to support Earthjustice legal programs, to enhance efficiency of workflows and to strengthen compliance. Oversee the team's budgeting, administrative, and people management function; provide assistance with strategy and operational processes within the General Counsel's Office; and develop and implement internal guidelines, templates and workflows that meet organizational policies and standards; Manage vendor relationships and external service providers. Uphold Earthjustice's mission and values by fostering a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative work environment, providing clear direction and prompt feedback, and promoting a culture of learning for all team members. Strategic Planning & Budgeting (20%) Develop and execute the department's strategic operational plan and conduct data analysis to inform decision-making and identify cost‑saving opportunities. Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics for the team and regarding the team's systems. Develop annual budgets and supervise team spend and resource allocation. Manage the budget for and recommend legal technology software and tools in consultation with key stakeholders. Conflicts, Ethical Walls, and Organization Wide Timekeeping Compliance (30%) Oversee the conflict‑of‑interest identification and clearance process and implement and maintain ethical wall protocols to ensure compliance with professional responsibility requirements in coordination with the Deputy General Counsel. Collaborate with IT to oversee the transition of responsibility for system maintenance and backend administrative support for LegalOps' software. Ensure that this shared model promotes data quality, supports efficient workflows, ensures adherence to ethics rules and regulatory requirements, and includes the development of policies and procedures that protect privileged and confidential information. In conjunction with GC staff, manage legal staff involved in legal risk mitigation, including, without limitation, the conflicts checks and resolution process for new matters and staff, including identifying opportunities to improve processes and systems to mitigate legal risk. Matter Management, Intelligence, and System Management (30%) Oversee the gathering, maintenance, and interpretation of matter intelligence to support reporting needs for the SVPs of Operations and Program, VPs of Litigation and the President, as well as the Finance, Development, and Communications teams. Manage and assist with optimizing matter intake, assignment and time tracking processes and oversee timekeeping systems to ensure accurate time capture. Oversee day‑to‑day operations and adoption of Contract Management System, including evaluating potential platforms and process improvements with GC Team. Partner with IT and Program to identify, evaluate, and adopt tools, including legal artificial intelligence tools, that will support the organization's legal practice and compliance. Support the development of processes and workflows to ensure such deployments are done in a compliant manner and are periodically evaluated to ensure they meet ongoing program needs and satisfy applicable compliance requirements. Ongoing Learning (5%) Stay current on emerging legal technologies and innovation trends. Actively pursue professional development and promote a culture of learning by building skills and sharing knowledge. Maintain current knowledge of law firm administrative and technology best practices. Please note that the percentage breakdowns and duties described above capture the general nature and level of work for this role. Other duties may be assigned as needed/as part of the job requirements. What You'll Bring Minimum of 5 years of progressive legal operations experience, with at least 2 years in a management role within a legal department or law firm. Strong leadership, communication, and management skills. Tech‑savvy and well‑versed in legal enterprise software, tools, and applications, with strong knowledge of matter management and intelligence systems (e.g., Intapp, Foundation), ethical walls, conflicts, and time entry, as well as experience deploying AI‑based legal tool and ensuring that legal technology solutions align with global compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, FDA, EMA) and company policies. Demonstrated ability to use change management practices to facilitate transitions related to technology, processes, and people. Understanding of legal operations and litigation processes within law firms. Superb project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines, with a demonstrated ability to adapt to change, organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks - sometimes under pressure and facing unexpected challenges - with excellent results. Deep understanding of legal ethics, conflicts management and professional responsibility. Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and tracking budgets. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal in‑person communication skills, sound judgment in dealing with people and situations, and ability to maintain discretion and handle confidential information appropriately. Contributes to recruiting, hiring, developing, and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Commitment to Earthjustice's values of Justice, Excellence, Inclusion, and Partnership. Physical Requirements This role may require the ability to: Sit for extended periods with occasional standing and walking. Type, file, and/or handle common office equipment. Lift and carry materials. Read documents, conduct computer work, and document review. We offer a competitive salary and excellent, comprehensive benefits. We also offer a casual and congenial work environment. Salaries at Earthjustice are determined by working location and are commensurate with the experience required. The annual salary range for this role in San Francisco, CA is $177,800 - $197,500. The annual salary range in Washington, D.C. is $168,900 - $187,700. Remote location annual salary range will depend on specific location ($151,100 - $197,500). To Apply Interested candidates should submit the following materials via Jobvite. Applications submitted by January 12th, 2025 will be given priority, and applications received after the priority deadline may be reviewed on a rolling basis until the role is filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Resume. Cover letter. 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At Vanta, our mission is to help businesses earn and prove trust. We believe that security should be monitored and verified continuously, and we empower companies to practice better security and prove it with ease. Vanta has a kind and talented team, and while some have prior security experience, many have been successful at Vanta without it. As Vanta's Senior Director, Commercial Legal, you'll run the commercial legal function, working closely with go to market and procurement to manage Vanta's contract negotiations and processes as we continue to grow our customer base. The Senior Director, Commercial Legal will be responsible for the entire commercial legal function, including overseeing and negotiating key deals and relationships, developing new processes and improving existing ones, acting as a trusted business partner, and managing the commercial team. Reporting to the Head of Legal, your responsibilities will include ownership of all aspects of Vanta's negotiations with customers and vendors and associated processes, instituting policies and processes while maintaining hypergrowth, and oversight of legal operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing a team of attorneys strategically working with global sales teams to execute and negotiate commercial transactions and contracts supporting a company through hypergrowth. What you'll do as Senior Director, Commercial Legal at Vanta: Manage our incredibly efficient, productive team of commercial lawyers. Negotiate customer and partner deals in collaboration with the global sales organization. Negotiate vendor contracts and ensure that Vanta and its customers are protected. Manage escalations, collaborate across other teams, and develop solutions to enable team and business partners to close deals. Provide counsel to the business regarding the business environment, challenges, and objectives. Oversee the management and maintenance of all company legal templates, including our MSA, Privacy Policy, DPA, etc. Ensure our contracts are delivering the right objectives for the company & mitigate risk. Stay up to date on changes in laws and regulations impacting the business and communicate to appropriate parties any changes to controls, policies and procedures. Evaluate risk factors impacting business decisions and anticipate unique legal issues that could affect the company. Communicate and negotiate with external parties, creating relationships based on trust. Willingness to roll up his/her sleeves and take on tasks both big and small. A collaborative approach with a low ego in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Strategic sense to build a team, but tactical enough to execute on a day-to-day basis. Strong sense of ownership, desire to make a cross-functional impact, eagerness to learn, and customer orientation. Address other ad‑hoc or specialized legal issues. How to be successful in this role: 10+ years of experience and JD degree from an accredited school with experience negotiating SaaS agreements. 5+ years of experience managing a commercial legal team at a hyper‑growth technology company. Commitment to spend three days per week in our beautiful new San Francisco office. Direct experience with a variety of legal matters, including strategic business agreements, information security and compliance, privacy, intellectual property rights, international expansion, and management of affiliates. Strong negotiating skills with both legal and financial/commercial issues. Excellent knowledge and understanding of contract & corporate law and procedures. Willingness to support teammates across a range of time zones. Demonstrated ability to create legal, defensive, or proactive strategies. A champion of change & proven ability to build operationally excellent processes and practices. Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, develop a strong rapport and working relationship with business counterparts across the enterprise to help drive the delivery of effective legal services. What you can expect as a Vantan: Industry‑competitive compensation 100% covered medical, dental, and vision benefits with dependents coverage 16 weeks fully‑paid parental Leave for all new parents Health & wellness and remote workplace stipends Family planning benefits through Carrot Fertility 401(k) matching Flexible work hours and location Open PTO policy 11 paid holidays in the US Offices in SF, NYC, London, Dublin, and Sydney To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US‑based job postings regardless of state. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function, level, and country location, benchmarked against similar‑stage growth companies. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors and may vary based on candidate location, skills, depth of work experience, and relevant licenses/credentials. At Vanta, we are committed to hiring diverse talent of different backgrounds and as such, it is important to us to provide an inclusive work environment for all. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender identity, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage and welcome people of all backgrounds to apply. About Vanta We started in 2018, in the wake of several high‑profile data breaches. Online security was only becoming more important, but we knew firsthand how hard it could be for fast‑growing companies to invest the time and manpower it takes to build a solid security foundation. Vanta was inspired by a vision to restore trust in internet businesses by enabling companies to improve and prove their security. From our early days automating security monitoring for compliance standards like SOC 2, HIPAA and ISO 27001 to creating the world's leading Trust Management Platform, our vision remains unchanged. Now more than ever, making security continuous-not just a point‑in‑time check- is essential. Thousands of companies rely on Vanta to build, maintain and demonstrate their trust- all in a way that's real‑time and transparent. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Requisition ID # 166040 Job Category: Compliance / Risk / Quality Assurance; Government and Regulatory Relations; Maintenance / Construction / Operations Job Level: Senior Manager Business Unit: Electric Engineering Work Type: Hybrid Job Location: Oakland; Alameda; Alta; American Canyon; Angels Camp; Antioch; Auberry; Auburn; Avenal; Avila Beach; Bakersfield; Balch Camp; Bay Point; Bear Valley; Belden; Bellota; Belmont; Benicia; Berkeley; Brentwood; Brisbane; Buellton; Burney; Buttonwillow; Calistoga; Campbell; Canyon Dam; Canyondam; Capitola; Caruthers; Chico; Clearlake; Clovis; Coalinga; Colusa; Concord; Concord; Corcoran; Cottonwood; Cupertino; Daly City; Danville; Davis; Dinuba; Downieville; Dublin; Emeryville; Eureka; Fairfield; Folsom; Fort Bragg; Fortuna; Fremont; French Camp; Fresno; Fresno; Fulton; Garberville; Geyserville; Gilroy; Goodyear; Grass Valley; Guerneville; Half Moon Bay; Hayward; Hinkley; Hollister; Holt; Huron; Jackson; Kerman; King City; Lakeport; Lemoore; Lincoln; Linden; Livermore; Lodi; Loomis; Los Banos; Lower Lake; Madera; Magalia; Manteca; Manton; Mariposa; Martell; Marysville; Maxwell; Menlo Park; Merced; Meridian; Millbrae; Milpitas; Modesto; Monterey; Montgomery Creek; Morgan Hill; Morro Bay; Moss Landing; Mountain View; Napa; Needles; Newark; Newman; Novato; Oakdale; Oakhurst; Oakley; Olema; Orinda; Orland; Oroville; Palo Alto; Palo Cedro; Paradise; Parkwood; Paso Robles; Petaluma; Pioneer; Pismo Beach; Pittsburg; Placerville; Pleasant Hill; Point Arena; Potter Valley; Quincy; Rancho Cordova; Red Bluff; Redding; Richmond; Ridgecrest; Rio Vista; Rocklin; Roseville; Round Mountain; Sacramento; Salida; Salinas; San Bruno; San Carlos; San Francisco; San Francisco; San Jose; San Luis Obispo; San Mateo; San Rafael; San Ramon; San Ramon; Sanger; Santa Cruz; Santa Maria; Santa Nella; Santa Rosa; Selma; Shaver Lake; Sonoma; Sonora; South San Francisco; Springville; Stockton; Storrie; Taft; Tracy; Turlock; Twain; Ukiah; Vacaville; Vallejo; Walnut Creek; Wasco; Watsonville; West Sacramento; Wheatland; Whitmore; Willits; Willow Creek; Willows; Windsor; Winters; Woodland; Yuba City Summary: As the Senior Manager of Safety & Operations, you are a trusted partner to Electric Operations, ensuring regulatory compliance while helping the business stay ahead of risk. You lead cross-functional teams and special projects that turn audits, corrective actions, and process improvements into real operational and enterprise-wide wins. With an eye on risk and a drive for progress, you embed compliance into the strategy and overall rhythm of the business, driving operational discipline and a safety-first mindset across the enterprise. PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors. A reasonable salary range is: Minimum Base Salary (Bay Area) $147,000.00 Mid Base Salary (Bay Area) $199,000.00 Maximum Base Salary (Bay Area) $251,000.00 Responsibilities: Drive Compliance Execution: Drive CPUC regulatory compliance across Electric Distribution, Transmission, and Substation operations, aligning with PG&E's strategic priorities. Command Audit Readiness: Lead responses to CPUC audits, data requests, and NOVs with precision and expertise, reinforcing PG&E's commitment to regulatory excellence. Forge Strategic Alliances: Partner with executives, regulators and internal teams to navigate rule changes and strengthen compliance support across operations. Elevate Rate Case Impact: Serve as a subject matter expert for GRC and TO Rate Cases, including regulatory testimony that champions compliance initiatives. Deliver Performance Insights: Define and communicate key metrics for Safety & Operations performance, applying pattern recognition and analytics to surface trends and guide strategic decisions. Drive Operational Innovation: Lead high-impact projects that benchmark best practices and deliver transformative improvements across Electric Operations. Embed Risk Thinking: Champion risk mitigation by shaping policy, influencing forums, and integrating controls into core business processes. Advance Standards Excellence: Oversee standards implementation and audit readiness, coordinating with Compliance Assurance to close gaps and drive accountability. Grow and Empower Teams: Lead, mentor, and develop a large, high-performing compliance team in a continuously complex environment. Communicate with Clarity & Authority: Engage confidently with executives and external regulators, translating complex reporting requirements into clear and digestible actions and communications. Qualifications Minimum Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience 8 years of experience with electric utility or related programs. 5 years of experience as a program or project manager Desired: Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Public Policy, Law, or related field; advanced degree preferred. 10+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, utility operations, or energy sector governance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Demonstrated expertise managing compliance with CPUC, CAISO, OEIS, CalFIRE, and other regulatory agencies. Proven experience overseeing compliance across distribution, transmission, and substation operations. Regulatory & Technical Knowledge Strong knowledge of CPUC regulations, filings, and reporting requirements (e.g., Annual GO Reports, CAISO ASMR/AMR). Familiarity with wildfire mitigation planning and associated regulatory frameworks (CPUC, OEIS, CalFIRE). Experience managing data requests and cases across distribution, transmission, substation, and wildfire-related operations. Ability to conduct data analysis on CPUC priors and trends to identify compliance risks and inform strategy. Skilled in preparing and overseeing self-reports, investigations, regulatory interpretations, and compliance consultations. Skills & Competencies Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple compliance obligations and deadlines simultaneously. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex regulations and develop actionable compliance strategies. Exceptional communication skills for preparing filings, audit responses, and maintaining regulator relationships. Proficiency in compliance management systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to collaborate effectively across legal, operations, engineering, and executive teams. Leadership & Accountability Proven ability to own compliance processes end-to-end, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of filings. Skilled at leading cross-functional teams during audits, investigations, and regulatory reviews. Capable of building and maintaining strong relationships with regulators, auditors, and internal stakeholders. High ethical standards and commitment to regulatory integrity and operational excellence.

Senior Director, Legal Counsel page is loaded## Senior Director, Legal Counsellocations: South San Francisco, Californiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: R274Cytokinetics is a late-stage, specialty cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing first-in-class muscle activators and next-in-class muscle inhibitors as potential treatments for debilitating diseases in which cardiac muscle performance is compromised. As a leader in muscle biology and the mechanics of muscle performance, the company is developing small molecule drug candidates specifically engineered to impact myocardial muscle function and contractility.**Responsibilities*** This role is expected to have critical understanding of complex contracts and strong knowledge of key provisions of such agreements such as indemnities, limitations of liability, intellectual property, warranties and covenants, regulatory, termination and other critical contract negotiation issues.* Agreements will include indentures, lease agreements, clinical trial agreements, pharmaceutical license agreements, master service agreements, software license agreements and supply and wholesaler arrangements.* Lead certain general corporate contracts - drafting, negotiating and reviewing certain corporate contracts, as needed and knowledge of contract-related systems.* Independently provide leadership on cross-functional teams, identify legal issues, provide legal options and analysis of possible legal solutions, and give recommendations for addressing critical issues so that business and legal objectives are met.* May also provide support and advice to G&A departments and investor relations.* Manage outside counsel effectively and efficiently, and consistent with applicable budgets. Work creatively with outside counsel to minimize fees and costs.**Qualifications*** JD degree* Admitted to at least one state bar. Admitted to California bar or admitted as Registered In-House Counsel in California is a plus* Minimum of 10 years of experience as in-house counsel in a biotechnology, pharma or healthcare company or a combination of in-house at large public company and/or nationally recognized law firm specializing in the area of interest* Strong working knowledge of U.S. securities laws and NASDAQ requirements. Experience with securities filings of public companies in the life science industry or strong experience in completing public Merger and Acquisition activities* Detailed-oriented with a high level of intellectual, professional and interpersonal agility and flexibility, combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills* A sophisticated existing understanding of financial regulations* An ability to operate independently* Excellent communication skills, both oral and written* Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to take responsibility for novel and emerging areas of regulation* Well-organized and hardworking, with the ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressure* Excellent analytical skills, with a strong ability to draft and review legal documents, analyze legal advice and apply legal advice to business needs* Ability to form strong working relationships with all levels of management, employees, and partners while maintaining firm adherence to proper legal standards* Team-oriented, sound judgment, self-motivation and willingness to take initiative#LI-HYBRID**Pay Range:**In the U.S., the hiring pay range for fully qualified candidates is $333,000 - $368,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.*Our employees come from different backgrounds, and we celebrate those differences. We are looking for the best candidates for our open roles, but do not expect applicants to meet every qualification in order to be considered. If you are excited about what you could accomplish at Cytokinetics and believe you can add value to our team, we would love to hear from you.***Please review our PRIOR to applying.**Our passion is anchored in robust scientific thinking, grounded in integrity and critical thinking. We keep the patient front and center in all we do - all actions and decisions are in service of the patient and their caregivers. We champion integrity, ethics, doing the right thing, and being our best selves.Recently, there have been fraudulent employment offers being sent to candidates on behalf of Cytokinetics. Please be advised that all legitimate offers from Cytokinetics will come directly from our official email domain (Cytokinetics.com) and will only be made after completing a formal interview process.Here are some ways to check for authenticity:* We do not conduct job interviews through non-standard text messaging applications* We will never request personal information such as banking details until after an official offer has been accepted and verified* We will never request that you purchase equipment or other items when interviewing or hiring* If you are unsure about the authenticity of an offer, or if you receive any suspicious communication, please contact us directly at ************************************Please visit our website at:****Cytokinetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer** #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description Crusoe's mission is to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. We're crafting the engine that powers a world where people can create ambitiously with AI - without sacrificing scale, speed, or sustainability. Be a part of the AI revolution with sustainable technology at Crusoe. Here, you'll drive meaningful innovation, make a tangible impact, and join a team that's setting the pace for responsible, transformative cloud infrastructure. About this Role: The Director of Customer Operations will be the strategic and technical backbone of the Customer Organization, responsible for driving operational excellence, efficiency, and scale across the entire customer journey. This role directly manages the systems, data, processes, and programs that enable our Customer Success Managers (CSMs) to maximize customer value and drive advocacy. The ideal candidate is a process architect, a Gainsight expert, and a hands-on data analyst. What You'll Be Working On: You will lead the strategy and execution across four critical operational verticals: 1. Customer Enablement and Adoption Content Strategy: Partner with Product and Marketing teams to define the enablement roadmap, ensuring customers have timely access to the resources needed for maximum adoption and usage. Training Programs: Implement and track customer-facing training and enablement adoptions (e.g., certifications, knowledge base usage). Efficacy Measurement: Develop metrics (e.g., content usage, time-to-value, decreased support tickets) to prove the ROI of customer enablement initiatives. 2. Reporting, Tooling, and Data Focus Business Analyst Role: Act as the lead Business Analyst for Customer Success, deeply evaluating the current tool stack (e.g., Salesforce, Gainsight, BI tools) and recommending tooling and automation solutions to improve CSM efficiency. Data Integrity & KPIs: Define and manage core Customer Success KPIs (e.g., Net Revenue Retention, Churn, Customer Lifetime Value, Health Score). Ensure data accuracy across all platforms. Advocacy Tooling: Design and deploy systems and processes for customer reference programs, testimonials, and case studies, specifically by implementing tooling for the customer to drive advocacy and maximize the pool of satisfied promoters. What You'll Bring to the Team: 10+ years of experience in Customer Experience, Cloud Operations, or Support leadership, ideally in IaaS, AI infrastructure, or enterprise cloud environments. Proven track record building or scaling Customer Operations in a fast-growth technical setting. Strong technical fluency in cloud platforms (GPU, compute, networking, storage) and ability to collaborate effectively with Engineering and SRE teams. Excellent communication and storytelling skills - capable of translating complex operational data into clear insights for executive audiences. Build and scale the global Customer Operations organization, Education, and Analytics. Define the customer journey from onboarding through renewal; create playbooks, CTAs, and lifecycle automation to ensure proactive engagement. Oversee data pipelines and dashboards (Zendesk, Gainsight, BigQuery,, etc.) to provide visibility into customer health, incidents, and sentiment. Benefits: Industry competitive pay Restricted Stock Units in a fast growing, well-funded technology company Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents Employer contributions to HSA accounts Paid Parental Leave Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability Teladoc 401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary Generous paid time off and holiday schedule Cell phone reimbursement Tuition reimbursement Subscription to the Calm app MetLife Legal Company paid commuter benefit; $300/month Compensation Range Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $190,000-$237,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicant's knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

Due to continued growth and capacity expansion, Fischer Paper Products is currently seeking a full-time Manufacturing Operations Director to join our team. This role will work onsite full-time at our newly built headquarters in Antioch, IL. This position will report directly to the President/Owner and will cover a broad base of responsibilities within a modern manufacturing environment. In this role, you will collaborate with fellow management team members to foster a strong, unified culture of synergy and cross-functional teamwork. You'll get to take the business strategy and cascade it down with hands-on oversight of production, quality, safety, maintenance, engineering, supply chain, warehouse, and facilities. This is a career-transforming opportunity for an individual who is passionate about developing teams, processes, systems, and growing together towards success! Who We Are With a 53-year history, Fischer Paper Products is a family company with more than three generations of experience in manufacturing and supplying high-quality, food-safe paper packaging to nationally recognized customers in the foodservice industry. Focused on building our future together, Fischer Paper Products is positioned for exciting growth - for the company and each of our 140 team members. We are a people-first organization with plans to grow to 200 team members over the next 3-5 years. Our purpose is to be a trusted employer and supplier of choice, by doing what's right for our team, our customers, and our community. You will enjoy it here if you… Believe in the value of building strong working relationships Thrive in a high-growth and changing environment Delight in daily interactions with all levels of employees - in the office and on the production floor Are a fair and equitable leader who likes to help others succeed Find satisfaction in fostering engagement, cohesion, and personal connection Are passionate about establishing people, process, and technology structures for sustainable growth Love understanding how things work - and making them better Position Overview - Manufacturing Operations Director Lead and assist with continuous growth year after year, through innovative solutions delivered in a repeatable, scalable, and cost-effective manner. Manage and improve KPIs surrounding safety, quality, cost, delivery, and people. Overall responsibility for manufacturing budgets, capital expenditures, and financial performance. Utilize financial systems to manage cost standards, BOM's, actual vs. estimated job cost, and to provide timely and accurate financial reports and cost controls. Drive improvements in supply chain; including demand planning, inventory, logistics, S&OP process, etc. Lead partnership and learning between departments and ensure best practices are implemented. Develop and implement operations strategies that improve execution and provide additional value to customers in a cost-effective manner. Devise and execute structural changes needed to ensure success; including staffing, scheduling, capacity planning, and asset utilization. Work cross-functionally to support the processes for qualifying new business, developing new products, approving new raw material suppliers, resolving customer complaints, and improving the customer experience. Actively seek ways in which to act as a role model; guiding, developing, and mentoring others within the Operations Department. Managerial responsibilities to include hiring, onboarding, training, coaching and developing; planning, assigning and directing work; performance management. Oversight of driving excellence in Food Safety and OSHA compliance, preventive maintenance, facilities housekeeping and sanitation, and overall representation of Fischer's brand image. Foster a high-performance culture of learning, growth, transparency, engagement, and inclusion. Essential Qualifications - Manufacturing Operations Director Bachelor's degree in Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field Recent experience in the paper, packaging, printing, or converting industry required 10+ years of progressive manufacturing operations experience 7+ years of management experience 5+ years leading cross-functional teams to drive transformational improvements Strong team development, change management, and facilitation skills PMP Project Management certification preferred Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing certifications preferred Proven success driving lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives Expertise in ERP systems, business intelligence tools, and analytical skills Demonstrated business partner and leadership skills with ability to scope and understand business needs and define and implement solutions Track record of building organizational synergies and aligned teams Professional, positive, and people-oriented approach Self-motivated team player with the ability to work on own initiative Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative leadership style What We Offer Strong potential career advancement in the short and long-term A friendly, business casual work environment Medical, dental, and vision insurance + company sponsored Medical Reimbursement Program + 401(k) with employer matching + additional life and well-being offerings Anticipated base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $200,000 annually If you're a hands-on leader who thrives on collaboration and is passionate about operational excellence - we want to hear from you! We Make it Easy Founded in 1901, MRA is a nonprofit employer association that serves more than 4,000 employers, covering more than one million employees. As one of the largest employer associations in the nation, MRA helps its member organizations thrive by offering the most comprehensive assortment of HR services, information, education, and resources to help build successful workplaces and a powerful workforce. We partner with these companies working directly with their HR department and leadership to hire their talent. We are a direct line to the company, not an agency recruiter.

Vice President - General Liability, Territory Lead Golden Bear Insurance Company (Hybrid) About the Company Golden Bear Insurance Company is a leading provider of Excess & Surplus (E&S) insurance solutions, specializing in complex, high-risk commercial accounts. Our dedicated team of underwriting professionals delivers customized coverage solutions across a broad range of industries. We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit, expertise, and commitment to service excellence. About the Role We are seeking an experienced underwriting manager to oversee primary casualty underwriting operations for our Western Territory. This leadership role will focus on managing a team of underwriters, driving profitability, and expanding our book of business in the region. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in E&S primary casualty underwriting, extensive broker relationships, and a proven ability to lead high-performing teams. Responsibilities Underwriting Leadership: Oversee and manage a team of primary casualty underwriters, ensuring adherence to underwriting guidelines and profitability objectives. Portfolio Management: Develop and execute underwriting strategies to grow and maintain a profitable book of business in the Western Territory. Broker Relationships: Cultivate and strengthen relationships with wholesale brokers, fostering long-term partnerships and driving new business opportunities. Risk Assessment: Evaluate complex risks, set pricing strategies, and ensure appropriate risk selection in accordance with company guidelines. Team Development: Mentor and train underwriters, fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture. Market Intelligence: Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and regulatory developments to identify new opportunities and emerging risks. Operational Excellence: Work closely with senior leadership to optimize underwriting processes, improve efficiency, and enhance service standards. Qualifications Experience: Minimum 7+ years of E&S commercial casualty underwriting experience, with at least 3 years in a management role. Industry Knowledge: Strong expertise in general liability, products liability, and other primary casualty coverages for high-hazard risks. Broker Relationships: Established network of wholesale brokers. Leadership Skills: Demonstrated experience managing, coaching, and developing underwriting teams. Analytical & Decision-Making: Strong risk assessment, pricing, and negotiation skills. Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and execute business plans to achieve growth and profitability goals. Education: Bachelor's degree in business, finance, insurance, or a related field; CPCU, CIC, or other industry designations are a plus. Pay range and compensation package Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives. Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) with company match. Professional development opportunities. Collaborative and entrepreneurial company culture. Equal Opportunity Statement Golden Bear Insurance Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Macdonald & Company are proudly partnered with a multifamily focused real estate credit platform who have ambitious growth plans to double their AUM over the next 3 years. The firm is now seeking to expand into California and the Pacific Northwest and are looking to appoint a VP of Originations to grow the platform on the West Coast. About the Role The Vice President, Debt Originations will lead the sourcing and execution of new loan opportunities across California and the Pacific Northwest. This role will emphasize construction and bridge lending, with some permanent financing opportunities, and will work closely with the investment/credit team through closing and ongoing relationship management. Key Responsibilities Originate new debt opportunities across CA and the Pacific Northwest, with a focus on construction and bridge loans (and select permanent financing). Build and manage a robust pipeline through relationships with developers, sponsors, mortgage bankers, and other intermediaries. Serve as the primary relationship manager for borrowers and referral partners-driving repeat business and long-term sponsor coverage. Lead transactions from initial screen through close: Structure terms and pricing; Collect/organize diligence; Coordinate third parties (appraisal, engineering, environmental, legal, title, insurance); Partner with internal underwriting/credit to advance deals efficiently Prepare and present investment memos and deal recommendations to internal committees; clearly communicate risk, mitigants, and return profile. Monitor market conditions, competitive dynamics, and sponsor activity to inform strategy and pricing discipline. Support portfolio management as needed by maintaining borrower touchpoints and assisting with modifications, extensions, and payoffs. Represent the fund at industry events and actively contribute to brand presence across target markets.

About the Company A global AI company advancing foundational models, reinforcement learning, and multimodal architectures at enterprise scale. Its research emphasizes large language models, agentic systems, and distributed ML infrastructure, powering solutions across healthcare, finance, and mission-critical sectors. The company's mission is to deliver safe, explainable, high-performance AI into production environments, setting new global benchmarks for adoption and trust. The Opportunity: Chief AI Officer The company is seeking a Chief AI Officer (CAIO) to lead its scientific direction and drive innovation at the forefront of large-scale AI. The CAIO will oversee model research, distributed infrastructure, and applied machine learning deployment, while also shaping global standards for AI safety and governance. This role provides the authority to build a top-tier research organization and establish the path for enterprise adoption of intelligent systems. Key Responsibilities Foundation Model Research: Advance transformer-based architectures, LLM pre-training and fine-tuning, multimodal AI, and agent-driven frameworks. Reinforcement Learning: Scale RLHF and optimization strategies to improve robustness, alignment, and system reliability. Infrastructure Leadership: Architect distributed training pipelines and optimize large-scale compute environments using GPUs, TPUs, and emerging accelerators. AI Safety & Compliance: Develop frameworks for interpretability, adversarial robustness, bias detection, and alignment with global regulation. Scientific Leadership: Publish in leading AI conferences, represent the company in international forums, and establish it as a thought leader in global AI. Candidate Profile PhD in ML, CS, or applied mathematics with a strong publication record in NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, or equivalent. 12+ years of AI research and leadership experience, with success in scaling foundation models and multimodal systems into production. Deep expertise in transformer architectures, RLHF, distributed optimization, large-scale data pipelines, and interpretability research. Recognized leader in AI with international influence across research, enterprise adoption, and regulatory ecosystems. Proven ability to build and lead high-impact research and engineering teams. Compensation & Benefits Executive compensation package with performance-based incentives tied to scientific and commercial milestones. Significant equity participation reflecting long-term value creation. Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and executive wellness programs. Platform to define the global future of intelligent systems and shape standards for safe, enterprise-scale AI.

A dynamic technology company based in San Francisco seeks a Senior Director of Commercial Legal to lead its commercial legal function. You will supervise a talented team of legal professionals, negotiate critical contracts, and collaborate across departments to facilitate business growth. The ideal candidate will have a JD and extensive experience in commercial agreements, ideally in a hypergrowth tech environment. You will be pivotal in establishing processes that drive efficiency while ensuring compliance and mitigating risks. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A leading biopharmaceutical company in South San Francisco is seeking a Senior Director, Legal Counsel to oversee complex contract negotiations and provide legal guidance for corporate activities. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, a JD degree, and strong knowledge of U.S. securities laws. This role requires excellent communication and analytical skills, alongside the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr