PSC Operations Management Director
Exelixis
June 28, 2026
Remote friendly (Alameda, CA)
United States
Operations
Summary/Job Purpose
This position oversees end-to-end delivery and execution within Pharmaceutical and Biological Operations, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain, driving CMC development and manufacturing activities for small molecule and biologic programs to meet strategic objectives and milestones.
Responsibilities
- Drive end-to-end CMC development and manufacturing execution from early development through commercial readiness.
- Translate strategic program goals into actionable operational plans; own day-to-day CMC deliverables.
- Build partnerships across internal stakeholders and external CDMOs to ensure readiness for each phase.
- Proactively identify technical, operational, and supply risks; implement mitigation strategies and resolve issues before escalation.
- Monitor CDMO performance; ensure alignment with quality and regulatory standards; drive accountability for results.
- Drive/support PSC-wide initiatives for cost optimization, reliability, and patient-centric improvements.
- Promote executive presence: consistency, best practices, continuous improvement, and stakeholder alignment.
- Provide meeting management support (planning, facilitation, agenda/minutes, and action-item follow-through).
- Develop tools/dashboards to monitor deliverables, decision points, risks, and critical path.
- Oversee material movement and inventory; liaise between internal contract/outsourcing, technical teams, and CDMOs.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- No direct supervisory responsibilities; manages cross-functional teams for collaboration.
Education/Experience
- BS/BA (13 years) OR MS/MS (11 years) OR PhD (8 years) in a relevant drug/biological development discipline; or equivalent combination.
- At least 5 years CMC development or project management in pharma/biotech.
- Experience managing a portfolio of multiple products and prioritizing resources.
- Experience with drug development for small and large molecules.
- Advanced degree (MBA/PhD) preferred.
Skills/Requirements
- Strong oral/written communication with senior personnel.
- Learning agility; persistence in ambiguous/challenging situations.
- Strong project management/organization; continuous improvement mindset.
- cGMP and quality management system knowledge.
- Working knowledge of drug development processes and relevant federal regulations.
- Frequent executive-level communications; strong judgment and negotiation/influence.
Additional
- Primarily indoors; travel up to 20%.
This position oversees end-to-end delivery and execution within Pharmaceutical and Biological Operations, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain, driving CMC development and manufacturing activities for small molecule and biologic programs to meet strategic objectives and milestones.
Responsibilities
- Drive end-to-end CMC development and manufacturing execution from early development through commercial readiness.
- Translate strategic program goals into actionable operational plans; own day-to-day CMC deliverables.
- Build partnerships across internal stakeholders and external CDMOs to ensure readiness for each phase.
- Proactively identify technical, operational, and supply risks; implement mitigation strategies and resolve issues before escalation.
- Monitor CDMO performance; ensure alignment with quality and regulatory standards; drive accountability for results.
- Drive/support PSC-wide initiatives for cost optimization, reliability, and patient-centric improvements.
- Promote executive presence: consistency, best practices, continuous improvement, and stakeholder alignment.
- Provide meeting management support (planning, facilitation, agenda/minutes, and action-item follow-through).
- Develop tools/dashboards to monitor deliverables, decision points, risks, and critical path.
- Oversee material movement and inventory; liaise between internal contract/outsourcing, technical teams, and CDMOs.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- No direct supervisory responsibilities; manages cross-functional teams for collaboration.
Education/Experience
- BS/BA (13 years) OR MS/MS (11 years) OR PhD (8 years) in a relevant drug/biological development discipline; or equivalent combination.
- At least 5 years CMC development or project management in pharma/biotech.
- Experience managing a portfolio of multiple products and prioritizing resources.
- Experience with drug development for small and large molecules.
- Advanced degree (MBA/PhD) preferred.
Skills/Requirements
- Strong oral/written communication with senior personnel.
- Learning agility; persistence in ambiguous/challenging situations.
- Strong project management/organization; continuous improvement mindset.
- cGMP and quality management system knowledge.
- Working knowledge of drug development processes and relevant federal regulations.
- Frequent executive-level communications; strong judgment and negotiation/influence.
Additional
- Primarily indoors; travel up to 20%.