It’s an exciting time to join us! 

Andelyn Biosciences’ is seeking a motivated individual to join our growing team as the

Chief Operations Officer.


Provides strategic leadership for CGMP Manufacturing and associated operations functions including Facilities & Equipment. Oversees and directs operations planning, ensures collaboration & coordinated approach across the operations functions to optimize site utilization, client responsiveness, and materials and people utilization.  Facilitates coordination between Operations units, Manufacturing Sciences & Technology, Quality, other internal organizations, and external partners/suppliers.  Develop and communicate clear operations strategy, supported by robust KPIs to monitor and direct day-to-day operational effectiveness. 

 

 

Schedule: Full-time (Benefits Eligible)   

Location:  Andelyn Corporate Center   

                  1180 Arthur E. Adams Dr. 

                  Columbus, OH 43221 

  

Under the guidance and direction of the Chief Executive Officer essential functions of the Chief Operations Officer include at a minimum: 

  • Provide leadership and direction to departmental managers within the Operations organization – Manufacturing, Facilities & Equipment 
  • Utilize and direct the operations planning function to optimally plan and coordinate within the operations functions and collaboratively with Client Management and other groups as necessary 
  • Ensure adequate and effective coaching and support processes and practices are in place throughout the Operations organization 
  • Oversee and champion skill upgrading and organizational improvement initiatives in the Operations organization 
  • Develop and maintain short and long-term plans to achieve business and operational objectives for the organization 
  • Able to set strategic direction and appropriate budgets to drive compliant business performance and growth 
  • Develops forecasts, determines, and responds to budget, staffing, capital, and resource requirements across Operations  
  • Participate as a key member of the site leadership team 
  • Identify, champion, and drive improvement initiatives within Operations and across the site with other site leadership team members 
  • Exercise discretion, judgment, and personal responsibility 
  • Demonstrate a high level of integrity 
  • Maintain a positive attitude 
  • Attention to detail in all job functions 
  • Performs in accordance with established policies, procedures, and techniques and requires training common experience or working knowledge related to the tasks performed 
  • Develop strategic planning and guidance for their functional unit in alignment with the overall organization and influence organizational strategic planning on an executive level 
  • Develop and define measurable objectives for the staff within their functional units to fit the objectives of the overall organization. Also is involved in organizational objectives on an executive level 
  • Cultivate a diverse and collaborative team environment. Utilizes clear and concise communication to ensure high productivity and contribution to the success of organizational goals 
  • Ultimate oversight on development and enforcement of procedures and controls 
  • Establish a strategic process to control work procedure 
  • Complete budgetary control over the functions under their control also influences the organizational budget establishment 
  • Frequent travel required 
  • Responsible for hiring, development, and related personnel processes 
  • Mentoring and professional development of staff 
  • Make use of essential people skills, including the ability to develop subordinates 
  • Ability to manage and influence people in a direct and lateral support structure 
  • Ultimate decision-making latitude within their functional units and influences decisions on an organizational level 
  • Drives timelines and development through the broad influence 
  • Ultimate interaction with legal services 
  • Develop and direct short and near-term goals 
  • Responsible for developing 3–5-year business plan 
  • Responsible for Revenue (P&L) 
  • Interprets Regulations for application within their functional unit 
  • Has business acumen and considers business impacts in planning and problem solving 
  • Responsible for business development  
  • Other duties as assigned 

 

 

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required:  

  • Must possess relevant four-year degree OR relevant master’s OR relevant Ph.D., background in the life sciences, biotechnology, or gene therapy industries preferred 
  • 10+ years in a commercial manufacturing setting
  • Expert business knowledge with a comprehensive understanding of the organizational and functional areas of responsibility 
  • Advanced Leadership skills 
  • Top executive responsible for functional area.  Responsible for setting and meeting functional goals that align with organizational strategy 
  • Prior leadership experience in a commercial pharmaceuticals or biologics cGMP manufacturing environment experience is required 
  • Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects efficiently and adjust as priorities change 
  • Must have the ability to communicate and motivate across the organization, to the Board of Directors and to Customers routinely with confidence, compassion and expertise. 
  • Must be highly skilled in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) including data interpretation and reporting 
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a diverse and inclusive work environment 
  • Must possess a client-focused mindset focused on the quality deliverables 
  • Must possess prior experience handling confidential information and the ability to maintain confidentiality 
  • CDMO experience, must be comfortable in having tough and crucial conversations along with being customer service oriented 

 

 

 

Minimum Physical Requirements 

  • Frequently sitting/remaining in a seated position 
  • Occasionally standing or walking 
  • Occasionally independently lifting up to 50 pounds  
  • Frequently talking on the phone or in-person  
  • Frequently keyboarding 

 

 

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.      

 

Andelyn Biosciences is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Andelyn is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or another legally protected status. 

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