Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals

Executive Director, Strategic Operations

Pasadena, California, United States · Director

Sponsorship not specified$260k-$290kDetected 15 days ago

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About the role

The Executive Director, Strategic Operations is essential for steering Arrowhead's strategic planning and operational excellence to ensure the seamless execution of our Global Operations and Product Delivery.
As the Strategy and Operations Leader, you will play a vital role in facilitating the alignment and governance of Arrowhead's technical portfolio, so we can achieve business agility.
This role is based in Pasadena, California, with an expectation to be in office 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

Operational Management Develop and manage functional operating rhythm to enhance organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Lead operational reviews and ensure execution against strategic plans.
Long Range Planning Lead strategic planning for lifecycle management (LCM) across the Global Operations and Product Delivery portfolio with focus on maximizing the long-term value of our assets
Trade Operations Oversee the global trade policy and strategy direction, drive proactive regulatory engagement, and partner with senior and executive leadership across Supply Chain, Commercial, Legal, Finance, Tax, Regulatory, and Quality to align trade compliance strategies with business growth.
Risk Management and Network Strategy Develop critical manufacturing strategies and plans identifying operational factors that impact capacity and network limits. Recommend strategies supporting business case development and investments
Evaluation and Assessment Support and/or lead strategic evaluations and initiatives that inform PT and assessments
Budget and Metrics Own the budget and develop organizational metrics that track and measure the success of strategic initiatives.
Supplier / Partnerships Support and/or lead the process by which the Global Operations organization manages suppliers and partnerships to ensure favorable terms and performance in line with company objectives.
Evaluation and Assessment Support and/or lead strategic evaluations and initiatives that inform PT and assessments; what are competitive levers now & future; what are current gaps in technology and portfolio mix; identification of emerging areas of unmet needs, etc.
Talent Initiatives Advocate for key talent initiatives, nurturing an environment of diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Promote talent development opportunities, internship programs, and other initiatives that support workforce excellence
Internal Communications Collaborate with corporate affairs to ensure clear and consistent communication across the organization.

Requirements

6 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources
Ability to work collaboratively in a matrixed, team-based environment, with strong organizational and time management capabilities.
You may be required to travel for up to 20% of your time.
Understanding of change management principles and proven results in leading cultural transformations within an enterprise
Experience with supplier contract management and negotiation.
Executive communication skills, with a proven ability to work effectively with all levels of an organization
MBA or master's degree in business administration, Management, or a related field
Candidates must have current, valid authorization to work in the country where this role is located.

Skills

Arrowhead's RNAi-based therapeutics leverage this natural pathway of gene silencing.
Our employees are nimble, science-driven innovators who are collaborating to bring new therapies to patients in need.

Compensation

California pay range

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