Why Sarepta? Why Now?

The promise of genetic medicine has arrived, and Sarepta is at the forefront. We hold leadership positions in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and limb-girdle muscular dystrophies (LGMDs), and we currently have more than 40 programs in various stages of development in gene therapy, RNA and gene editing. In 2023, we launched our fourth therapy and the first ever gene therapy to treat Duchenne.

We’re looking for people who see unlimited potential in themselves and who are motivated by an unwavering commitment to patients.

What Sarepta Offers

At Sarepta, we care deeply about all the people in our community and believe in the importance of supporting them in all aspects of their lives. We aspire to maintain a culture that acknowledges people bring their whole selves to work, and we will strive to help everyone in our community integrate their work and personal lives while maintaining productivity. We are committed to offering a range of benefits and work-life resources designed to support people in the following areas:

• Physical and Emotional Wellness
• Financial Wellness
• Support for Caregivers

For a full list of our comprehensive benefits, see our website: https://www.sarepta.com/join-us

The Importance of the Role

The Associate Director of Business Operations will help drive the development of Sarepta’s Gene Therapy and RNA Therapeutics platforms. Working within the broader Technical Operations department, he/she will be responsible for managing key business operations projects with particular focus on strategic commercial/clinical supply agreements and process development contract negotiation, legal review, and contract lifecycle management across Sarepta’s Gene-therapy and RNA Therapeutics portfolio. The role will coordinate supply-agreement budgeting with FP&A and work to harmonize favorable business terms across agreements. The role will identify key contract terms and milestones relating to business operations, work closely with project management and manufacturing teams, and escalate key decisions to upper management and project managers.

The Opportunity to Make a Difference

• In conjunction with finance provide oversight of tech ops budget for GT and RNA.
• Manage cross-functional (legal, quality, regulatory, finance, tech-ops) review and approval of supply, development, and other key agreements and contracts for Sarepta’s various programs.
• Work closely with contract manufacturing organizations to ensure contract negotiations move forward according to established timelines.
• Identify and communicate key contract terms and milestones to senior department.
• Harmonize business terms across an ever-increasing portfolio of product agreements to ensure Sarepta-favorable terms, ensure supply, and limit unnecessary spending.
• Coordinate departmental budget preparation with FP&A and stakeholders. Ensure budget owners and other stakeholders track adherence to budget.
• Ability to transfer financial reports/targets into business actions.
• Support technical business owners for business operations process guidance and optimization.
• System integration/data sharing experience preferred.
• Ability to articulate strategic value to cross functional stakeholders.
• Occasional travel, as needed.

More About You

• BSc. /BEng. with a minimum of 10 years of direct biotech/pharma or related consulting experience.
• Familiarity with biotech manufacturing cycle times, constraints, product expiry and inventory management concepts.
• Strong Experience with analytical, planning, and project management tools.
• Advance experience with Excel and reporting tools.
• Experience working with highly technically focused teams.
• History of success coordinating complex projects.
• Consulting background preferred.
• Solid communication, interpersonal skills, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.

What Now?

We’re always looking for solution-oriented, critical thinkers. So, if you’re comfortable with ambiguity and candor, relish challenging yourself, and place kindness and integrity at the forefront of how you approach your peers and work, then we encourage you to apply.

This position is hybrid, you will be expected to work on site at one of Sarepta’s facilities in the United States and/or attend Company-sponsored in-person events from time to time.

The targeted salary range for this position is $156,000 - $195,000 per year. Sarepta is making a good faith effort to be transparent and accurate around our hiring ranges. The salary offer is commensurate with Sarepta’s compensation philosophy and considers factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, external market conditions, criticality of role, and internal equity.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Sarepta Therapeutics offers a competitive compensation and benefit package.

Sarepta Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and participates in e-Verify.