Job Information
Inotiv, Inc. Sr. Director, Operations & Site Optimization in Fort Collins, Colorado
Sr. Director, Operations & Site Optimization Location : Location
US-CO-Fort Collins ID
2024-4852
Category Operations
Type Full Time - Permanent Overview
The Senior Site Director of Operations & Site Optimization will align Inotiv's services in early drug discovery and translational sciences to provide a contemporary, effective integrated service to Inotiv's customers. This role will act as the site wide leadership and manage a multifunction team located in Ft. Collins. The Senior Site Director will foster an environment of technological and scientific expertise in support of Inotiv's growth of drug discovery staged services, including Pharmacology, Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, Cell and Molecular Biology, Histology and Pathology disciplines. This role will partner closely with the Vice President of Pathology and align on operational objectives to support business growth in regulated and non-regulated histology and pathology. They will influence department leaders to collaborate with other company leaders, including an engaged C-Suite, to ensure alignment in cross-functional and corporate objectives. This position will build strong relationships throughout the organization through consistent communication and
The Senior Site Director will facilitate and improve site and inter-disciplinary team relationships, resulting in high levels of engagement and collaboration. This position will develop the operations leaders to embrace change and ignite performance across teams, and scientific departments. They will support local, regional, and Inotiv business development opportunities and enable client success from discovery to development.
Responsibilities
Leads a multi-site group comprised of staff ranging from study directors to technical staff charged with all facets of drug discovery, with a specialty in medical device development. Ensures facilities meet scientific, regulatory, and inspection agency guidelines and expectations; resolves issues identified in audits and escalates to senior leaders as appropriate. Interfaces with clients and prospects (or delegates as appropriate) modeling Inotiv's core values; ensures all team members are clear and aligned. Closely partners with the business development group to support client and vendor relationships. Promotes an open and communicative culture; fosters a team environment that aligns with Inotiv's culture and promotes the pursuit of maximizing potential. Manages team priorities and resource allocation for the Ft. Collins Regional team in pursuit of operational capacity and growth, without sacrifice to quality and client service. Ensures employees receive effective coaching, mentoring, and training to support growth and development on a consistent and regular basis. Plans and assures adequate staffing, facilities, equipment, budget preparation and execution, full P&L responsibility, designated as test facility manager and Institutional Official. Develops strategic plan to advance the division's mission and objectives and to promote revenue, profitability, and growth. Oversees site operations to ensure production efficiency, quality, service, cost-effective management of resources and maximize utilization. Reviews activity reports and financial statements to determine progress and status in attaining objectives and revises objectives and plans in accordance with current conditions. Evaluates performance of management for compliance with established policies and objectives of the division and contributions in attaining objectives. Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule and travel. Participates in client communications and site visits as required. Performs other duties as assigned. Critical Success Factors Leadership acumen with solid influencing skills necessary to drive change effectively and cross-functionally. Demonstrated core expertise in one or more of the aforementioned sci ntific disciplines, within the context of drug discovery and/or regulated development and/or clinical development. Understanding of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Clinical Laboratory Practices (GCLP) regulations; support and/or execute the duties of The Facility. Manage in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations. Demonstrated leadership in establishing and maintaining general laboratory best practices. Strong presentation skills related to complex or controversial topics to internal and external audiences. Identifies, prioritizes, and anticipates customer needs and delivers relevant, value-add, solutions to meet and exceed them. Internal drive toward action to efficiently, timely, and accurately achieve results. Sets high but achievable standards for self and others. Seeks opportunities to improve process and outcomes. Constantly reviews performance to identify areas to develop. Takes responsibility for own time and effectiveness. Identifies what needs to be done and does it before being asked or before the situation requires it. Able to work things out without having to be shown too often. Seeks opportunities to contribute appropriately without direction. Able to communicate information and ideas clearly and articulately both in oral and written form. Uses appropriate language, style and methods depending on audience and the purpose of communication. Able to convey complex