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Director of Operations Strategy

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Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Mon, Nov 02, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

Leading the operational strategy for a rapid microbiology food testing laboratory, the full-time Director of Operations Strategy will develop multi-year plans, optimize workflows, and drive performance improvements while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a remote environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute a multi-year operations strategy for rapid microbiology food testing
  • Own turnaround-time and throughput performance, implementing lean and continuous improvement programs
  • Partner with Scientific leadership to evaluate and deploy rapid methods and drive automation initiatives
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Food Science, Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
  • 10+ years of experience in laboratory operations or operations strategy, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
  • Demonstrated track record of improving throughput and turnaround time in high-volume laboratory settings
  • Working knowledge of food microbiology and relevant regulatory environments (FDA/FSMA, USDA-FSIS, ISO 17025)
  • Strong financial acumen, including capacity modeling and P&L management

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