Business Operations Manager (R&D)

COMPANY:

At BioCryst, we share a deep commitment to improving the lives of people living with hereditary angioedema (HAE) and other rare diseases. We leverage our expertise in structure-guided drug design to develop first-in-class or best-in-class oral small-molecule and injectable protein therapeutics, led by the efforts of our team of expert scientists in our Discovery Center of Excellence in Birmingham, Alabama. Our global headquarters is in Durham, North Carolina and our employees span the globe across sites in multiple countries. We are proud of our culture of engagement and accountability that rewards people for innovative thinking and achievement of key objectives. For more information, please visit our website at www.biocryst.com  or follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

JOB SUMMARY:

The R&D Business Operations Manager will be the lead support function for Chief R&D officer.  We are seeking a high-caliber professional to support our R&D leadership team by bridging the gap between administrative and operational excellence and strategic communication. This role is pivotal for managing the logistics of an R&D leadership team in a growing biotech firm while helping shape the narrative for our global team. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, agile, adaptable with good communication skills and a motivated team player to support the R&D leadership.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Calendar & Logistics Management:
  • 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.
• Meeting Synthesis & Governance:
  • Attend leadership and cross-functional meetings to capture technical and strategic nuances.
  • Transform meeting outcomes into clear action plans, ensuring accountability across the organization.
• Town Hall & Event Orchestration:
  • 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.

• Scientific & Corporate Storytelling:
  • 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.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • 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.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

•     Education: Bachelor’s degree (preferably in a scientific area) or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Biotech/Pharma 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.
• Visual Communication: Proficiency with PowerPoint, with an eye for clean, professional design that meets corporate branding standards.
• Excellent Writing: Ability to draft talking points and internal memos that are professional, empathetic, and scientifically grounded.
• Agility: The ability to pivot quickly in a fast-paced, mid-size environment where priorities can shift based on clinical or regulatory updates.
• Discretion: 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.

The statements in this position description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The manager may assign additional responsibilities and assignments from time to time.

BioCryst is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Veterans status, disability and/or other protected class characteristics. Additionally, BioCryst is committed to achieving its business objectives in compliance with all federal, state and local law.

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