Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with rare diseases through innovative drug design. The R&D Business Operations Manager will support the Chief R&D officer and their team by managing operational logistics and ensuring effective communication within the R&D leadership team.
Responsibilities
- Manage complex, high-velocity calendars for key R&D leaders, ensuring seamless coordination across R&D departments
- Prioritize and gatekeep time to ensure leadership focuses on mission-critical milestones
- Manage the Contracting & PO process, including vendor management, budgeting, and expense reporting
- Attend leadership and cross-functional meetings to capture technical and strategic nuances
- Transform meeting outcomes into clear action plans, ensuring accountability across the organization
- Lead the end-to-end execution of R&D-wide events like Town Halls, Scientific Advisory Boards, and internal off-sites
- Manage technical platforms for hybrid/global meetings to ensure a 'one-team' experience across all locations
- Design/Assist in high-impact slide decks for internal Town Halls and internal presentations
- Develop 'script-ready' talking points for executives that align with BioCryst’s corporate goals and patient-centric culture
- Act as a liaison between the R&D and various departments (HR, Commercial, Finance, Investor Relations, Legal) for logistical coordination
- All other duties as assigned
Skills
- Bachelor's degree (preferably in a scientific area) or the equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5+ years of experience in an executive support or operations role within the life sciences industry; familiarity with biotech terminology and the drug development lifecycle is a significant plus
- Proficiency with PowerPoint, with an eye for clean, professional design that meets corporate branding standards
- Ability to draft talking points and internal memos that are professional, empathetic, and scientifically grounded
- The ability to pivot quickly in a fast-paced, mid-size environment where priorities can shift based on clinical or regulatory updates
- Absolute integrity and experience handling sensitive data related to clinical trials, intellectual property, and corporate strategy
- Self-motivated with ability to meet timelines
- Ability to lead in a support function to the assigned project
- Travel required <30%
- Preferably located in the Boston, MA, or Durham, NC areas
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