Director of Operations
CentrillionBiosciencesInc
Posted: October 9, 2015
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Quick Summary
We are seeking a Director of Operations to lead our team of scientists and engineers in accelerating the discovery and development of genomic technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering and biochemistry, with experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the operational aspects of our company, including project management, budgeting, and team leadership.
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Job Description
Centrillion is creating transformative genomic technologies leveraging engineering and biochemistry breakthroughs to accelerate discovery and reveal the real genome that has thus far been obscured by its complexity and the limitations of existing technologies. Our team of scientists and engineers is committed to making a new generation of genomic technologies accessible and affordable for a multitude of previously unapproachable apps. Centrillion is backed by venture capital and strategic investors and is located at Palo Alto, CA, at the innovation center of Silicon Valley and close to Stanford University.
Manage day-to-day operations for a fast paced, high growth life science company with operations in the US and Asia
Areas of responsibility include:
Oversee Office Operations, Administration and IT and supporting research and manufacturing operations
Develop and manage plans to ensure continual business operations support and performance improvement
Leverage knowledge, technology, and vendors to work on projects to improve process, utilization, productivity and support for all employees and company operation
Contribute to the strategic planning process
Create and manage the annual corporate budget for related operations
Develop, recommend, and enforce company policy and procedures
Liaise with heads of the business to properly support their needs for growth
Education:
• Bachelor's Degree or above is required.
Experience:
• Minimum 8 years of related experience
Successful Candidate Requirements:
• Leadership, motivational and employee relations skills
• Strategic and Tactical Planning Skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to handle a wide scope of responsibility (Operations, HR, Financial, IT, Administrative, etc.)
• Knowledge and experience managing people, systems, and technology in the areas of Operations, H/R, Finance, IT, and Administration.
• Sound administrative, management, and leadership attributes and skills
• Well developed interpersonal skills with the ability to get along with diverse personalities – tactful and mature
• Ability to make informed business and management decisions
• Results oriented with the ability to balance other business considerations
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.