Director, Development Operations

The Director, Development Operations will report to the SVP, Early Commercial and Development Strategy & Operations and be a valuable contributor to the BlueRock Development Team. The role will play a critical role in supporting the governance, communication, and operational excellence of the clinical development organization. This individual will lead the coordination of internal governance committees, drive cross-functional alignment, and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of clinical development operations. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented leader who thrives in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. Key internal partners for this position includes translational medicine, clinical operations, regulatory affairs and medical writing, clinical development, program leadership, people strategy, medical affairs, and early commercial and portfolio strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Governance and Committee Oversight:
• Implement and coordinate internal governance committees, including scheduling, agenda development, and meeting logistics.
• Prepare and distribute high-quality meeting materials, including agendas, minutes, and decision logs.
• Track and ensure timely follow-up on action items and decisions made during governance meetings.
• Primarily accountable for management of overall departmental budget.
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to the development leadership team concerning problems, current and future initiatives, strategies, project management, and budgets
• Meeting & Communication Support:
• Create internal and external presentations to meet departmental business needs.
• Develop clear, concise, and visually compelling slide decks and briefing materials for governance and cross-functional meetings.
• Facilitate alignment across clinical and cross-functional teams by preparing pre-read materials and capturing key discussion points and outcomes.
• Serve as a liaison between clinical development and other departments to ensure consistent and effective communication.
• Monitor progress on strategic initiatives and ensure timely delivery of milestones
• Process Improvements:
• Identify opportunities to streamline and enhance development operations processes.
• Lead the implementation of process improvements to increase operational efficiency.
• Maintain and continuously improve documentation, templates, and tools used for governance and planning processes.

Minimum Requirements:

• 10+ years of equivalent professional experience in a pharmaceutical or biotech organization with bachelor's degree in sciences or 7+ years professional experience plus advanced degree (MSc, MBA, Ph.D.)
• High attention to detail in documentation, meeting materials, and process execution.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
• Ability to identify operational inefficiencies and propose scalable solutions
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills; ability to influence and collaborate across functions and levels
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially PowerPoint, Excel, and Word); familiarity with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Smartsheet, SharePoint, Teams)
• Understanding of pharmaceutical R&D process and regulatory environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Role is hybrid requiring minimum 2-day per week presence in the BlueRock offices with Cambridge, MA location preferred
• Travel is estimated to be 5-10%