Job Overview
The Global Head of Operational Project Management is responsible for leading operational project management activities across the Company’s global operations, including cross-functional coordination, operational alignment, portfolio visibility, and delivery support across multiple sites and business functions.
This role partners cross-functionally with Business Development, Project Management, Operations, Quality, Finance, and other internal stakeholders to support operational execution, project coordination, operational planning, and delivery alignment across global operational projects.
The position supports standardized PMO processes, governance, reporting practices, operational planning, and continuous improvement initiatives across global sites while improving project predictability, coordination, and execution consistency.
This position reports to the Chief Commercial Officer.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Project Management Leadership
- Improve business efficiency by optimizing existing tools and systems and introducing scalable operational improvements across the organization.
- Establish and maintain standardized PMO processes, governance, KPIs, and reporting practices across the organization.
- Ensure consistent execution, on-time delivery, and scope control across global operational projects.
- Drive alignment between operational project execution, operations, quality, regulatory, and cross-functional business teams.
Operational PMO Strategy & Process Improvement
- Support development and continuous improvement of PMO processes, operating practices, and execution frameworks.
- Improve project predictability, resourcing models, and portfolio visibility.
- Lead initiatives to standardize tools, systems, and workflows across global sites.
- Partner with Finance to support forecast accuracy, operational planning, and project visibility.
Cross-functional Business Partnership
- Partner with Business Development to support customer project handover and operational alignment.
- Support project execution processes, project coordination, portfolio visibility, and cross-functional operational alignment.
- Improve coordination between Business Development, Project Management, Operations, Quality, Finance, and customer-facing teams to support operational execution and delivery alignment.
S&OP and Planning
- Establish and lead a robust Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
- Align demand forecasts, capacity planning, project resourcing, and operational delivery priorities.
- Provide insights to leadership that enable proactive decision-making and risk mitigation.
Executive Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as a trusted advisor to the Executive Team on execution, delivery risk, and operational optimization.
- Partner closely with the Chief Commercial Officer and cross-functional leadership teams to support operational efficiency and customer delivery alignment.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders to support project execution and operational alignment.
Qualifications & Skillset
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in Operational Project Management, Project Management, Operations, or cross-functional operational leadership.
- Experience supporting operational execution within regulated or complex industrial environments.
- Experience partnering cross-functionally with Business Development, Operations, Quality, and Finance teams.
- Strong communication, organizational, and operational leadership skills.
- Ability to work effectively across cross-functional and executive-level teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or advanced degree.
- PMP or equivalent project management certification.
- Experience within Biopharma, Life Sciences Manufacturing, or similar regulated industries.
- Experience improving PMO processes, operational coordination, and project execution in high-growth or evolving organizations.
- Hands-on experience establishing or leading S&OP or integrated planning processes.
- Experience implementing or optimizing CRM, ERP, PM, or planning systems/tools.
Location
Hybrid role with onsite expectations in Rockville, MD or Alachua, FL based on business needs.
Travel Requirements
Approximately 20% travel required.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Will you no or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa sponsorship)?
- Do you hold a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business, or a related field?
- Are you able to work a hybrid onsite work schedule (3 days onsite) in either Rockville, MD or Alachua, FLand travel up to approximately 20% as needed?
- Do you have experience working within regulated industries such as Biopharma, Life Sciences Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, or similar complex operational environments?
Education:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Alachua, FL 32615
