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REGIONAL OPERATIONS DIRECTOR, WEST COAST

Jones Lang LaSalle • Redwood City, CA 94061 • Posted 4 days ago

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Hybrid • Full-time • $170,000-$200,000/yr • Senior Manager

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As the Regional Operations Director for a bio-pharmaceutical company, you will oversee and manage operational activities across multiple locations within your assigned region. This role involves ensuring the efficient and effective operation of manufacturing facilities, research facilities, and commercial space while maintaining compliance with industry regulations and internal quality standards. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement operational strategies, optimize productivity, streamline processes, and drive continuous improvement. Additionally, you will provide guidance and mentorship to a team of operational managers, fostering a culture of excellence, teamwork, and accountability.

Responsibilities

  • Overseeing budget performance and achieving financial targets
  • Implementing effective employee management practices
  • Ensuring operational excellence with strategic capabilities
  • Fostering continuous communication with both external and internal customers
  • Provide leadership, vision, and guidance to the operations, maintenance, utility, and manufacturing support services functions
  • Manage the performance and outcomes of assigned staff members
  • Establish and promote a Safety First culture on-site
  • Ensure compliance with portfolio-wide initiatives, as well as local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to facility operations
  • Coordinate and manage Facility Management services within assigned facilities and geographic area
  • Oversee all contractual deliverables at the account, regional, and site levels
  • Support the development of facility budgets, track variances, and facilitate smooth recovery processes
  • Manage and mentor the team, including staff development, succession planning, and compensation planning
  • Create actionable and measurable career development plans for direct reports

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent combination of experience and education
  • Strong leadership and management skills
  • Experience in managing teams, fostering collaboration, and achieving results
  • Ability to oversee budgets, achieve financial targets, and make informed financial decisions
  • Strategic thinking abilities to develop and execute long-term plans
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong problem-solving capabilities
  • Knowledge of compliance requirements and regulations specific to the bio pharma industry
  • Customer-centric approach

Preferred

  • Previous leadership experience in GxP pharmaceutical settings
  • Understanding of the bio pharma industry, including industry trends, regulatory requirements, and best practices
  • Experience in financial management, budgeting, and cost optimization
  • Strategic thinking abilities to develop and execute long-term plans
  • Experience in managing teams, fostering collaboration, and achieving results
  • Ability to oversee budgets, achieve financial targets, and make informed financial decisions
  • Strong problem-solving capabilities
  • Knowledge of compliance requirements and regulations specific to the bio pharma industry
  • Customer-centric approach

Full Job Description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. What this job involves: As the Regional Operations Director for a bio-pharmaceutical company, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing the operational activities across multiple locations within your assigned region. You will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective operation of manufacturing facilities, research facilities and commercial space. While maintaining compliance with industry regulations and internal quality standards. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you will develop and implement operational strategies to optimize productivity, streamline processes, and drive continuous improvement. As a leader, you will provide guidance and mentorship to a team of operational managers, fostering a culture of excellence, teamwork, and accountability. Your ability to analyze complex data, make informed decisions, and adapt to dynamic market conditions will be essential in ensuring operational success and contributing to the overall growth and success of the bio-pharmaceutical organization.What your day-to-day will look like: Overseeing budget performance and achieving financial targetsImplementing effective employee management practicesEnsuring operational excellence with strategic capabilitiesFostering continuous communication with both external and internal customers.Provide leadership, vision, and guidance to the operations, maintenance, utility, and manufacturing support services functions (as applicable).Manage the performance and outcomes of assigned staff members reporting to the role.Establish and promote a Safety First culture on-site, improving safety performance through increased awareness and changes in staff and partner behaviors.Ensure compliance with portfolio-wide initiatives, as well as local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to facility operations.Coordinate and manage Facility Management services within assigned facilities and geographic area.Oversee all contractual deliverables at the account, regional, and site levels.Support the development of facility budgets, track variances, and facilitate smooth recovery processes.Manage and mentor the team, including staff development, succession planning, and compensation planning.Create actionable and measurable career development plans for direct reports, facilitating ongoing progress discussions.Perform any other duties as assigned.Location & Travel Expectation: Preferred candidate located on the West Coast.Travel requirement of 25-50%, with occasional need for short-notice travel.Desired or preferred experience and technical skills:Previous leadership experience in GxP pharmaceutical settings.A deep understanding of the bio pharma industry, including industry trends, regulatory requirements, and best practices will be highly valuable for effectively leading operations in this sector.Required Skills and Experience:Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent combination of experience and education.Strong leadership and management skills are crucial for guiding teams, overseeing operations, and driving performance. Experience in managing teams, fostering collaboration, and achieving results is essential.The ability to oversee budgets, achieve financial targets, and make informed financial decisions is important for successful operations management. Experience in financial management, budgeting, and cost optimization is desirable.Regional Operations Directors should possess strategic thinking abilities to develop and execute long-term plans that align with organizational goals. This includes identifying growth opportunities, optimizing processes, and adapting to changing market conditions.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are necessary to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. This includes building relationships with clients, team members, and cross-functional partners to ensure successful operations.Regional Operations Directors should have strong problem-solving capabilities to address operational challenges and find practical solutions. This includes the ability to analyze complex situations, make data-driven decisions, and implement effective problem-solving strategies.Knowledge of compliance requirements and regulations specific to the bio pharma industry is important to ensure operations are in adherence to relevant standards and protocols.The ability to lead and navigate through organizational changes and transformations effectively is valuable. Experience in change management, process improvement, and organizational development can contribute to successful operations.A customer-centric approach is essential in ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining strong relationships. Experience in providing excellent customer service and managing customer expectations is beneficial.In this role, you will play a critical part in driving the overall success of the company and maintaining high standards of operation.Estimated total compensation range for this position is:170,000.00 – 200,000.00 USD per yearThe pay range listed is a total compensation range including bonus, if applicable. The provided range is an estimate and not guaranteed. An employment offer is based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data.Location:Remote –Brisbane, CA, North Seattle, WA, Phoenix, AZ, Redwood City, CA, San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CAJob Tags:Accountability, Accountability, Adaptability, Biopharmaceutical Industry, Budgeting, Career Development, Career Planning, Change Management, Client Service, Communication, Compensation Plans, Compliance Requirements, Continual Improvement Process, Customer Satisfaction, Development Planning, Ensure Compliance, Facilitation, Facilities Operations, Facility Management, Federal Laws, Financial Management, Fostering Collaboration, General Management, Interpersonal Communication, Leadership {+ 18 more}If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:401(k) plan with matching company contributionsComprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision CarePaid parental leave at 100% of salary Paid Time Off and Company HolidaysFlexible and Remote Work Arrangements may be availableJLL Privacy NoticeJones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. 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