Manager, Lab Animal Operations

Role: Operations Manager responsible for overseeing and optimizing the operational performance of a biopharma facility, ensuring regulatory compliance, safety, quality, and efficiency. Responsibilities include managing day-to-day operations, strategic planning, financial oversight (profit & loss), maintaining high standards of animal care, regulatory adherence (e.g., AAALAC, USDA), customer satisfaction, and safety culture. The role involves leadership presence, staff management, performance evaluations, and cross-departmental coordination to meet KPIs and productivity goals. Qualifications: Bachelor's in Life Science, Animal Science, Management, or equivalent; 8-10+ years in management within the biomedical industry; experience working with animals and process improvement methodologies. Skills include site operations management, P&L accountability, strong communication, analytical and conflict resolution abilities. Preferred: advanced education in engineering or business. High-Value: on-site role with ~25% travel, focused on animal research facilities, regulatory compliance, quality systems, and operational excellence in a biopharma context.