Associate Director

Boston Institute of Biotechnology, LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Institute of Biotechnology, LLC in Kentucky is seeking a senior leader to oversee Strategic Leadership & Business Operations, Laboratory Management, and Environmental Health, Safety & Biosafety (EHS) in a fast-paced biotech environment. You will direct daily operations, develop business plans and budgets, supervise staff, and ensure safety compliance across facilities and labs.

The role requires 15+ years in biotech leadership, a related bachelor’s, and preferably an MBA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Engineering, or related field required; MBA or advanced scientific degree preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive leadership experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or related industries.
• Demonstrated experience managing laboratory operations within a research environment.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory safety programs, OSHA regulations, biosafety practices, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Experience with budget management, financial planning, procurement, and operational leadership.
• Understanding of biotech/pharmaceutical research operations and regulatory expectations.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced and growing organization.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the company’s daily operations, including administration, policies and procedures, procurement, information technology, EHS, and facilities management.
• Develop and execute business plans, annual operating plans, budgets, and growth strategies.
• Support business development, partnership activities, and marketing initiatives.
• Collaborate with scientific and technical teams to establish operational priorities and achieve company objectives.
• Lead, coach, and develop staff while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Establish departmental goals, performance metrics, and regular review processes.
• Ensure efficient coordination and communication among all functional areas of the company.
• Work with the executive leadership team to develop long-term business strategies and organizational priorities.
• Manage operational and capital budgets, identify cost-saving opportunities, and optimize resource utilization.
• Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and operational best practices to support company growth.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operations management

Budgeting & finance

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Life Sciences/Biotech

MBA or advanced scientific degree preferred

Tools

GxP / regulatory environments

Facilities and lab equipment management

Job description

Strategic Leadership & Business Operations

• Manage the company’s daily operations, including administration, policies and procedures, procurement, information technology, EHS, and facilities management.
• Develop and execute business plans, annual operating plans, budgets, and growth strategies.
• Support business development, partnership activities, and marketing initiatives.
• Collaborate with scientific and technical teams to establish operational priorities and achieve company objectives.
• Lead, coach, and develop staff while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Establish departmental goals, performance metrics, and regular review processes.
• Ensure efficient coordination and communication among all functional areas of the company.
• Work with the executive leadership team to develop long-term business strategies and organizational priorities.
• Manage operational and capital budgets, identify cost-saving opportunities, and optimize resource utilization.
• Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and operational best practices to support company growth.

Laboratory Management

• Direct the day-to-day operations of research and development laboratories to ensure efficiency, productivity, and compliance.
• Oversee laboratory infrastructure, equipment maintenance, calibration programs, and facility readiness.
• Manage laboratory space allocation, utilization, and expansion planning.
• Develop and maintain laboratory operating procedures, documentation systems, and quality standards.
• Coordinate procurement, inventory management, and supply chain activities for laboratory consumables, reagents, and equipment.
• Ensure availability of critical laboratory resources and uninterrupted support for research programs.
• Oversee laboratory vendor relationships, service contracts, and equipment qualification programs.
• Partner with scientific leadership to identify operational improvements that enhance research efficiency and productivity.
• Lead laboratory facility projects, renovations, and infrastructure upgrades.

Environmental Health, Safety & Biosafety (EHS)

• Serve as the company’s Safety Officer and lead the Environmental Health & Safety program.
• Develop, implement, and maintain safety policies, procedures, and training programs for laboratory personnel.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, CDC, NIH, local regulations, and applicable biotechnology industry safety standards.
• Manage biosafety, chemical safety, hazardous waste, and occupational health programs.
• Conduct laboratory inspections, audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to address safety concerns and compliance gaps.
• Maintain safety records, permits, licenses, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Be on-call as the site’s designated emergency coordinator to ensure emergency preparedness, response planning, and business continuity initiatives.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, transportation, and disposal of biological, chemical, and hazardous materials.
• Promote a culture of safety through employee engagement, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Leadership & Corporate Responsibilities

• Serve as an executive representative of the company, authorized to execute approved agreements and commitments on behalf of the organization.
• Build strong partnerships with external vendors, contractors, regulatory agencies, and industry stakeholders.
• Support organizational scaling efforts, facility expansions, and strategic growth initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Engineering, or related field required; MBA or advanced scientific degree preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive leadership experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or related industries.
• Demonstrated experience managing laboratory operations within a research environment.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory safety programs, OSHA regulations, biosafety practices, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Experience with budget management, financial planning, procurement, and operational leadership.
• Understanding of biotech/pharmaceutical research operations and regulatory expectations.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced and growing organization.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions regarding critical operational, financial, and safety matters.
• Experience managing facilities, capital projects, laboratory equipment, and vendor relationships is highly desirable.

Salary Range: $130,000 – $150,000

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