Head of Business Operations - Pittsburgh - Cobalt Recruitment

    Cobalt Recruitment
    Cobalt Recruitment Pittsburgh

    6 hours ago

    Description

    A rapidly growing, venture-backed biotechnology company is seeking a Head of Business Operations to serve as a key operational leader and strategic partner to the COO. This high-impact role will translate executive vision into execution, ensuring operational rigor, scalability, and alignment across a fast-growing, innovation-driven organization. This position is fully remote and offers a competitive benefits package and performance-based incentives.

    About the Head of Business Operations role

    Key responsibilities:

    • Partner with the COO and executive team to align strategy with operational execution across the enterprise.
    • Lead company-wide operational planning, resource allocation, forecasting, and performance tracking in collaboration with Finance.
    • Support fundraising and investor relations with operational insights and reporting.
    • Implement and enhance systems, tools, and workflows to support scalability and operational excellence.
    • Oversee and maintain Quality Management Systems (QMS), SOP governance, and audit readiness.
    • Ensure compliance across corporate operations, regulatory requirements, insurance, and development activities.
    • Manage facilities, IT infrastructure, and enterprise systems to support research and clinical advancement.
    • Oversee sourcing, procurement, logistics, and contract negotiations with CROs, CMOs, and external partners.
    • Drive operational KPIs and prepare reporting materials for executive leadership and the Board.
    • Identify operational risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies.
    • Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing operations team.

    Key requirements:

    • Bachelor's degree in life sciences, engineering, business, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
    • 10+ years of progressive experience within biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences environments.
    • 3–5+ years in senior operational leadership roles within a growth-stage organization.
    • Strong financial acumen, forecasting experience, and operational compliance expertise.
    • Proven experience implementing QMS frameworks and maintaining audit readiness.
    • Demonstrated success managing external vendors, contract negotiations, and enterprise systems.
    • Excellent communication skills with experience preparing executive- and board-level materials.
    • Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on in execution.

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