Director of Operations

Purity One™, Inc.; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership program

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Competitive 401(k) matching

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Director of Operations in Northampton, MA. This role involves overseeing operational, strategic, and financial aspects, with a focus on driving growth and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in life sciences or biopharmaceutical manufacturing, excellent leadership skills, and a solid understanding of regulatory requirements. The position offers competitive benefits and the opportunity for career development.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of leadership in life sciences, biotech, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams in daily operations.
• Solid understanding of ISO 13485, GMP, and cleanroom standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of cleanroom manufacturing and quality operations.
• Develop and execute business strategies for financial targets.
• Lead cross-functional teams and promote accountability.

Skills

Operational Excellence

Team Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Life Sciences

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Job description

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.

Benefits

• Employee ownership program across Flow Control Group portfolio companies.
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance; competitive 401(k) matching; paid time off and holidays; parental leave.
• Training via FCG University with access to courses and development opportunities.
• Career growth opportunities through a network of brands and mentorship.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: Flow Control Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or other legally protected characteristics.