Director of Operations

Position Overview As Director of Operations, you will lead and oversee all operational, strategic, and financial aspects of Purity One. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a seasoned professional with deep experience in life sciences or biopharmaceutical manufacturing. You will ensure operational excellence, foster a high-performance team, and drive sustainable business growth. Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership: Direct all aspects of cleanroom manufacturing, assembly, supply chain, and quality operations to uphold Purity One’s standards of precision and GMP compliance. Strategic Planning: Develop and execute business strategies to achieve financial targets, expand capabilities, and increase market penetration—especially in life sciences and biotech sectors. People & Team Management: Lead, mentor, and empower cross-functional teams (production, quality, engineering, supply chain) to promote accountability, efficiency, and collaboration. Quality & Compliance: Safeguard strict adherence to ISO 13485, cleanroom protocols, and regulatory standards. Supplier & Customer Engagement: Nurture strategic supplier relationships and direct customer interactions to optimize responsiveness and solution delivery. Continuous Improvement: Implement lean workflows, operational excellence initiatives, and data-driven KPIs (quality, throughput, cost) to support scalable growth. Financial Oversight: Manage budgeting, cost control, profitability, and resource allocation to optimize ROI. Ideal Candidate Profile Industry Experience: Extensive (typically 7–10+ years) leadership in life sciences, biotech, or pharmaceutical manufacturing with cleanroom or single-use solution environments. Hands-On Leadership: A leader with proven ability to be deeply involved in daily operations, able to troubleshoot, motivate, and inspire teams. Regulatory Knowledge: Solid understanding of ISO 13485, GMP, cleanroom standards, and quality systems. Operational Excellence: Experience implementing lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies. Commercial Acumen: Strong analytical skills, financial insight, and customer-focused sensibility. Communication & Culture: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to foster alignment, teamwork, and high performance. Qualifications & Education Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Operations, or related field; advanced degree preferred. Leadership Track Record: Demonstrated success in managing multi-disciplinary teams and operational budgets. Compliance Expertise: Familiarity with quality systems and certifications relevant to biopharma manufacturing. Preferred: Lean or Six Sigma certification; cleanroom management experience.