The Sr. Director, Biotherapeutic Sciences provides full site leadership for Inotiv's Biotherapeutics laboratory at Rockville (RKV), holding complete operational and profit-and-loss accountability for the site. This role is the single point of accountability for site performance, quality, compliance, staffing, and commercial growth, and is charged with leading the operational and cultural development of the laboratory to deliver contemporary, high-quality, integrated services across the discovery-to-clinical continuum.

The Sr. Director leads a multifunctional scientific and operational organization and partners closely with business development, peer site leaders, and the broader DSA leadership team to ensure alignment with cross-functional and corporate objectives. Working in deliberate partnership with the Senior Scientific Advisor, who provides scientific thought leadership and key-opinion-leader representation, the Sr. Director owns how the work gets done operations, execution, resourcing, and the commercial relationships and growth that drive the site's revenue.

This is an on-site position based at our Rockville, MD, facility.

Key Accountabilities

• Holds full P&L responsibility and final operational decision authority for the RKV Biotherapeutics site, including budget preparation, execution, and financial performance.
• Develops and executes the site's strategic and annual operating plans to advance growth, profitability, revenue, and service quality.
• Owns site operations - production efficiency, turnaround, capacity utilization, and cost-effective resource management - without sacrifice to quality or client service.
• Owns staffing, organizational structure, performance management, and workforce planning; ensures employees receive effective coaching, mentoring, and development.
• Owns key customer relationships, strategic partnerships, and key account growth at the site, partnering with business development to convert and expand opportunities.
• Serves as the accountable owner for proposals and client presentations, drawing on the Senior Scientific Advisor for scientific positioning and technical content.
• Ensures facilities meet scientific, regulatory, and inspection-agency requirements; owns audit readiness, resolution of findings, and regulatory compliance.
• Leads the operational and cultural development of the laboratory, driving engagement, retention, and performance across scientific and technical teams.
• Collaborates with the Senior Scientific Advisor to integrate clinical offerings across RKV and WLF, ensuring scientific strategy translates into executable site operations.
• Represents the site to clients and prospects, modeling Inotiv's core values, and supports local, regional, and corporate business development.
• Manages priorities and resource allocation to maximize operational capacity and growth.
• Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule and travel. Performs other duties as assigned.

Critical Success Factors

• Proven operational and P&L leadership in a CRO or research laboratory environment, with demonstrated ability to turn around and grow a multidisciplinary site.
• Strong leadership acumen and influencing skills necessary to drive cultural change effectively and cross-functionally.
• Demonstrated success building engagement, retention, and high-performing teams.
• Understanding of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and the ability to support and execute the duties of The Facility.
• Strong presentation and communication skills with internal and external audiences, including the ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Internal drive toward action; sets high but achievable standards and continuously improves process and outcomes.
• Exceptional partnering and collaboration skills with stakeholders at all levels, in person and remotely.
• Analytical thinker able to identify root causes, interpret information from multiple sources, and select effective solutions.

Minimum Requirements, Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in life sciences.
• 8+ years of team leadership experience.
• 3+ years of experience in P&L management and strategic planning/execution.
• 3+ years in a CRO or research laboratory environment (preferably GLP/GMP), including contracting, negotiating, and change management.
• Demonstrated experience operationalizing and scaling a laboratory of comparable size and scope.
• Experience developing and implementing strategies and procedures, with strong knowledge of business processes, terminology, and compliance requirements.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality, privacy, and protection of company information.

Preferences

• Advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline (M.S. or Ph.D. preferred).
• Experience within the biotherapeutics, bioanalytical, and/or LC-MS industry.
• Previous leadership experience managing a CRO laboratory of comparable size, operational complexity, and revenue.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel domestically to company sites, client locations, and professional conferences to support business objectives, as needed.
• Extended computer and display screen equipment usage
• Ability to push, pull, lift 5 pounds unassisted.
• Stand / walk for extended period of time.
• Fine manipulation including handle touch object or tools and ability to handled controls to perform work.
• Ability to read and interpret materials, verbally communicate, and hear required.

Salary Range: $167,000 - $227,000, adjusted according to the level of the role and the candidate's relevant experience and/or education. Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities.

Benefits: Health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401(k), and more.

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*This position could be offered at different levels for candidates who qualify with a combination of advanced levels of education and/or years of experience. The salary range will adjust along with the level of the role to match the person's relevant experience and/or education level.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities. Benefits include health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!