Associate Director

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 &