Head of Operations

18 hours ago

Bucharest, Bucureşti, Romania Discovery Life Sciences Full time 80,000 - 120,000 per year

Position Summary:
 Discovery Life Sciences is a trusted provider of quality biospecimens and laboratory services to hundreds of researchers across the U.S. and around the world. The Head of Operations plays a pivotal role in shaping the company's future in Romania - overseeing day-to-day operations, developing and implementing business strategies, and ensuring operational, financial, and commercial excellence.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Define and implement the company's operational strategy in Romania in alignment with global goals
  • Drive efficiency, scalability, and innovation across business processes, ensuring operational excellence
  • Identify and capture opportunities to expand market presence and partnerships in Romania
  • Strengthen relationships with existing partners and build new alliances within the life sciences community
  • Ensure robust financial oversight, reporting, and compliance with corporate standards
  • Act as a legal proxy of the company in Romania
  • Monitor KPIs and ensure achievement of operational and financial objectives
  • Prepare and deliver various types of operational reports
  • Build, lead, and inspire a high-performing team
  • Attract and retain top talent in life sciences
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation
  • Provide coaching, mentorship, and professional development opportunities
  • Monitor trends in technology, life sciences, and regulatory frameworks to ensure competitive advantage
  • Propose and execute initiatives to strengthen the company's positioning in Romania
  • Ensure smooth day-to-day operations across all business functions
  • Develop, implement, and monitor internal processes, policies, and compliance frameworks
  • Oversee quality, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Prepare documents for site initiation according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Conduct meetings for establishing new partner relationships

Education/Qualification/Experience:

  • University degree in Life Sciences (Pharmacy, Medicine, Biology, or related) or related experience
  • 3+ years of leadership experience in life sciences, pharmaceuticals, or related industries
  • Proven track record in operations leadership, business development, or sales operations
  • Strong network within Romania's pharma and healthcare ecosystem (highly desirable)
  • Strong strategic thinker with proven execution skills
  • Exceptional leadership, people management, and team development capabilities
  • Excellent financial and commercial acumen
  • Fluent in Romanian (native level) and English (written & spoken)
  • Superior communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
  • Proactive, resilient, and solutions-oriented mindset with a "hands-on" leadership style
  • Experience working in international environments and cross-border teams
  • Ability to travel within Romania and abroad

Note
: This is a hybrid role (on-site presence required based on company policies)

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