At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead operations across multiple UK R&D sites, ensuring excellence and collaboration.
- Company: Dynamic research organisation focused on innovation and operational success.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Thriving in a complex environment is key to success in this role.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a growing organisation while leading diverse teams.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in operations leadership within R&D or life sciences.
The predicted salary is between 77400 - 94600 £ per year.
We are seeking an Associate Director of Operations to lead site operations across multiple UK R&D locations, strengthening operational excellence, service delivery and ways of working within a growing research organisation.
Based primarily on site in Oxford, this role will provide visible operational leadership across three UK sites, partnering closely with scientific teams, senior stakeholders and global functions to ensure effective, compliant and science-enabling operations.
- Oversee lab operations, facilities, health & safety, site services, office management and supplier partnerships across multiple UK locations.
- Partner with senior stakeholders and scientific leaders, acting as a trusted advisor and enabling effective collaboration across functions.
- Manage strategic supplier relationships, outsourced services and performance metrics to ensure high-quality delivery.
- Identify risks, resolve operational challenges and ensure business continuity across the organisation.
We are looking for a pragmatic and experienced operations leader who thrives in complex, evolving environments and can build trust across scientific and business teams.
Significant experience in operations leadership, site operations, lab operations, facilities or related roles within a professional R&D or life sciences environment.
Strong experience with vendor management, outsourced services and supplier partnerships.
Experience operating in environments undergoing growth, change or organisational development.
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