Director, Business Planning and Operations

Role Summary

The Director, Business Planning & Operations (BPO) for Cancer Biomarker Development partners with the VP and Leadership Team to turn vision into action and ensure the function operates at peak effectiveness. This strategic, operational role blends advisory, leadership, and resource stewardship to accelerate science and impact patients faster.

Responsibilities

• Be the VP’s trusted advisor—shaping strategy, framing choices, and enabling agile decisions through data-driven insights and functioning in a similar capacity as CoS.
• Lead business cases and special initiatives—from partnerships and investments to cross-functional change programs including broad adoption of AI and integration of new capabilities and teams.
• Own budgeting and resource planning—forecasting, prioritization, and portfolio alignment to meet pipeline needs.
• Drive operational excellence—design leadership rhythms, track actions, and translate strategy into execution.
• Champion talent and collaboration—support retention, onboarding, and succession planning while fostering a culture of innovation.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years in drug or biomarker development, including early-phase portfolio management.
• Required: Proven experience in business case development, project/program management, and operational leadership.
• Required: Executive-ready communication skills and ability to influence across functions.
• Required: Strong analytical mindset; adept at simplifying complex processes.
• Required: Comfortable in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Preferred: Master’s/MBA, deep Oncology knowledge, experience leading cross-functional teams.

Skills

• Strategic advisory and partnering with senior leadership
• Operational leadership and program management
• Budgeting, forecasting, and portfolio management
• Data-driven decision making and analytical thinking
• Influence across functions and cross-functional collaboration

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Master’s degree or MBA (preferred)

Additional Requirements

• None specified beyond the above qualifications.