Head of Operations

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic R&D Leadership:

a) Develop and implement operational strategies to enhance efficiency, compliance, and scalability across all administrative functions.

b) Align departmental goals with the organisation’s mission and R&D objectives.

2. Team & Process Management:

a) Oversee and optimise core operational teams, including:

• HR & Talent Acquisition (workforce planning, talent development).

• Finance (budgeting, financial reporting, grants management).

• Digital, IT & Informatics (data security, IT infrastructure, digital transformation).

• Legal & IP (contracts, compliance, intellectual property protection).

• General Administration (policies, procurement, vendor management).

• Lab & Facility Management (safety, equipment maintenance, regulatory compliance).

• Communications & Public Affairs (stakeholder engagement, branding, PR).

b) Streamline cross-department workflows to improve productivity.

3. Compliance & Risk Management:

a) Ensure adherence to regulatory standards (e.g., ISO, lab safety protocols).

b) Mitigate operational risks and implement business continuity plans.

4. Resource & Budget Oversight:

a) Manage operational budgets, cost optimisation, and resource allocation.

b) Support grant applications and funding compliance.

General Qualification:

• Bachelor’s or master’s in business administration, operations management, or related field (MBA preferred).

• 10+ years in senior operations roles, preferably in biomedical/healthtech or R&D organisations.

• Strong background in managing multidisciplinary administrative teams.

• Knowledge of legal, financial, and HR best practices in a research-driven environment.

• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

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