Executive Director, Development Business Operations

We are seeking an Executive Director, Development Business Operations to establish and lead development business operations across the clinical portfolio. The ideal candidate will have 12+ years of experience in development operations, finance, or business operations.

Requirements

• Lead development budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning across all clinical programs
• Establish portfolio-level metrics, dashboards, and analytics to support operational and financial oversight
• Oversee clinical procurement processes, including CRO and vendor contracting, in partnership with Legal and Procurement
• Lead site contracts, budgets, and payment processes
• Partner with Finance to align development spend with corporate financial planning
• Support resource planning and capacity modeling across development
• Provide operational insights for EC and Board-level discussions
• Build scalable systems and processes to support portfolio growth
• Ability to assess and transform capabilities through AI and Automation solutions or strategies
• Up to 20-30% domestic and international travel as required

Benefits

• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Visa Sponsorship
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance