Role OverviewThe Senior Director, Corporate Strategy and Operations will serve as a strategic and operational partner to the CEO, translating company priorities into clear operating plans and driving cross-functional execution across Etiome. This role will act as a coordination point across the executive team and between Etiome and Flagship, with immediate focus on financing, out-licensing, and in-licensing activities. The right candidate will be highly organized, action oriented, and comfortable operating at both the strategic and execution levels in a fast-moving environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Execution & Business Operations- Partner with the CEO and executive team to translate corporate strategy, portfolio priorities, and platform objectives into operating plans, budgets, staffing plans, and measurable business objectives.
- Drive execution of the company's highest-priority strategic initiatives-including financing, out-licensing, and in-licensing-ensuring alignment, accountability, and timely delivery across functions.
- Track progress against strategic and operational priorities, providing clear reporting, metrics, and executive-level insights to support decision-making.
Executive & Cross-Functional Leadership- Serve as the operational hub across the executive team and between Etiome and Flagship, preparing leadership discussions, driving follow-through on decisions, resolving bottlenecks, and aligning priorities across R&D, Platform, Finance, Strategy, HR, and external partners.
- Build effective operating rhythms that improve planning, communication, execution, and organizational accountability.
Corporate Development & Partnerships- Support financing, business development, partnering, and licensing activities by coordinating cross-functional workstreams, developing analyses and presentation materials, and ensuring execution of key milestones.
- Bring structure, urgency, and operational discipline to strategic transactions and external collaborations.
Executive Partnership- Serve as a trusted thought partner to the CEO, bringing sound business judgment, analytical rigor, operational discipline, and a strong bias for action to the company's highest-priority initiatives.
- Anticipate organizational needs, proactively solve problems, and balance strategic thinking with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and execute.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced business degree preferred.
- 7-12+ years of experience in strategy, business operations, corporate development, executive operations, management consulting, or related leadership roles within biotech, life sciences, or other innovation-driven industries.
- Demonstrated success translating strategy into operational plans and leading complex cross-functional initiatives from concept through execution.
- Experience partnering with senior executives and influencing stakeholders across all levels of an organization.
- Strong financial and business acumen, with experience supporting planning, budgeting, executive reporting, and strategic decision-making.
- Exceptional organizational, communication, and project leadership skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
- Hands-on operator with a bias for action who is equally comfortable developing strategy and executing against it.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience supporting financing, business development, partnering, or in-licensing/out-licensing activities.
- Background in life sciences, biotechnology, or other complex scientific operating environments.
- Experience working directly with a CEO or executive leadership team in a high-growth company.
- Strong analytical skills and a track record of bringing structure to complex, rapidly evolving work.
- Demonstrated ability to operate as both a strategic partner and hands-on contributor.
The salary range for this role is $217,000 - $275,000. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. Etiome, Inc. currently offers healthcare coverage, annual incentive program, retirement benefits and a broad range of other benefits. Compensation and benefits information is based on Etiome, Inc.'s good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.
