Senior Director Technical Operations

At Bend Bioscience, our core values shape how we work, lead, and grow—together.

We’re a High Science, High Service, people-centered company, committed to advancing human health. Our team thrives on being authentic, curious, and accountable, while staying flexible, collaborative, and driven by care. We blaze trails by challenging the status quo, pursuing excellence in everything we do, and maintaining relentless focus on delivering real impact.

Whether you're in the lab, on the floor, or behind the scenes, your work at Bend Bioscience will matter. You’ll join a team that values continuous learning, bold thinking, and doing the right thing—even when it's hard.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Oversee and lead key departments, including Manufacturing, Technical Support, and Warehouse ensuring Good Manufacturing Practice are followed and key performance indicators are met.
• Ensure production schedules align with inventory control and resource allocation for efficient operations.
• Control operational costs, enhance process efficiency, and implement continuous improvements for quality and safety.
• Ensure adherence to Current Good Manufacturing Practices - cGMP - Food and Drug Administration regulations, and established procedures.
• Build partnerships with department leaders, liaise between Research and Development, Quality, and Manufacturing, and ensure seamless execution of strategic programs.
• Manage departmental budgets, monitor costs, and provide strategic recommendations for site growth and technological advancement.
• Guide technical investigations, drive operational improvements, and champion Operational Excellence initiatives.
• Foster strong leadership, coaching, and succession planning to develop and retain high-performing teams.
• Performance Monitoring- Track key metrics, assess risk, and communicate operational performance to site leadership for informed decision-making.
  
  

What You Will Bring To The Role

• Minimum Required Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field
• Preferred MS, PhD, MBA
• Minimum Required 15 plus years of progressive pharmaceutical technical operations
• Leadership Minimum 5 years in a people leader role
  
  

Special Working Conditions

• This position may require the use of personal protective equipment - PPE - such as lab coats, gloves, safety glasses, and respirator masks in accordance with safety protocols.
• Pre-employment requirements may include a background check, drug screen, pulmonary function test - PFT - vision test, and DEA debarment screening, depending on the role.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring physical activity, such as standing, walking, or lifting, as applicable to the position.