Director, Business Strategy & Operations

Role Summary

The Director, Strategy & Business Operations is a strategic and operational partner to Dyne’s leadership, playing a central role in enabling effective Executive Committee (EC) and Board decision-making. This leader drives the end-to-end process for EC and Board submissions; synthesizes complex, cross-functional insights into decision-ready narratives; and leads high-priority, cross-enterprise initiatives tied to corporate strategy and operational excellence. Reporting into the SVP, Portfolio Strategy & Operations, the ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, analytically strong, and thrives in a fast-paced, highly visible environment. They combine executive presence with rigorous analysis, clear storytelling, and an ability to orchestrate alignment and execution across R&D, Manufacturing, Commercial, Finance, and G&A teams. This role is based in Waltham, MA without the possibility of being a remote role.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with executive leadership to plan, coordinate, and manage EC and Board agendas and operating rhythms
• Lead the development and refinement of EC/Board materials (presentations, dashboards, briefing documents, pre-reads) that are clear, concise, and decision-oriented
• Ensure leadership materials consistently highlight tradeoffs, risks, scenarios, dependencies, and recommendations
• Collaborate with HR and other stakeholders on leadership meeting design, cadence, and execution
• Prepare high-quality briefing materials, presentations, and reports for the CEO and executive team
• Synthesize complex, cross-functional data into executive-level insights, visualizations, and storylines that enable strategic choices and accountability
• Develop integrated views of performance, progress, risks, and dependencies using data from multiple functions; ensure consistency, accuracy, and relevance
• Elevate the use of analytics in EC/Board discussions by framing metrics in context (benchmarks, trends, thresholds) and proposing clear actions
• Lead enterprise-wide, high-priority initiatives that advance corporate strategy and operational priorities
• Establish project plans, milestones, owners, and success metrics; drive execution and accountability across teams
• Use data and insights to track progress, identify risks, and recommend course corrections; escalate issues with solutions
• Lead special initiatives requiring senior leadership engagement and cross-functional coordination
• Own and continuously improve the end-to-end process for EC and Board submissions (timelines, templates, standards, content expectations)
• Drive consistency and quality across leadership materials, including analytical rigor, visual clarity, and narrative coherence
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline decision processes, operating rhythms, and cross-functional workflows to enhance organizational effectiveness
• Serve as a trusted liaison between executive leadership and functional teams to ensure alignment, transparency, and timely decision-making
• Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders and Board members
• Draft and refine executive-level presentations and correspondence; support leaders with data-backed storytelling for leadership forums and internal communications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MS) preferred or equivalent practical experience
• 10+ years of relevant experience in Strategy & Operations, Corporate Strategy, Management Consulting, PMO/Transformation, or related roles; experience supporting executive/Board governance strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex, cross-functional data into executive-ready insights, scenarios, and recommendations; strong quantitative and qualitative problem-solving skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a track record of producing concise, compelling leadership materials
• Proven ability to lead enterprise initiatives, influence without authority, and drive accountability across diverse teams
• Experience designing and improving operating rhythms, governance processes, and submission standards
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel. Familiarity with dashboarding/visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus