Director of Operations

North Carolina State University

$140,000 - $152,000

United States, North Carolina, Raleigh

May 21, 2025

Posting Information

Posting Number	PG194109EP
Internal Recruitment	Yes
Working Title	Director of Operations
Anticipated Hiring Range	$140,000 - $152,000
Work Schedule	Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Occasional nights weekends and/or extended hours may be required
Job Location	Raleigh, NC
Department	Golden LEAF Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center (BTEC)
About the Department	The Golden LEAF Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center ( BTEC) is a unique, cross-disciplinary instructional center that provides educational and training opportunities to develop skilled professionals for the biomanufacturing industry. BTEC's audience includes NCSU students and professionals already involved in biomanufacturing or related industries. BTEC also provides bioprocess development and analytical services to a wide range of customers from academia and industry.
Essential Job Duties	The Director of Operations is responsible for ensuring that BTEC can meet its course commitments, its bioprocess/analytical services commitments, and its research commitments. Specifically, this position ensures that the facility is equipped, maintained, and staffed to properly support all center activities, and that facility schedules are met. To accomplish this, the Director of Operations must have significant expertise in bioprocessing and be capable of managing staff responsible for running the Upstream Operations group, Downstream Operations group, Central Services group, Facilities Engineering group, Bioprocess Automation group, and the Analytical group. The Director of Operations must also work with BTEC's Executive Director to develop and implement new programs. He/she also has significant course development and teaching responsibilities in the area of bioprocessing. Essential Job Duties Include but are not limited to the following: Develop and deliver courses to North Carolina State University undergraduate and graduate students in subject matter related to biomanufacturing. Develop and deliver short courses to industry professionals. Manage staff responsible for running BTEC's Upstream Operations group, Downstream Operations group, Central Services group, Facilities Engineering group, Bioprocess Automation group, and Analytical group. Advise/mentor undergraduate and graduate students in bioprocessing projects. Write job descriptions, recruit candidates, and hire new employees into BTEC's Operations group. Assist the Executive Director in developing new BTEC initiatives, including academic courses and curricula, short course training programs, industry relations and contracts and grants. Assist the Executive Director in presenting and explaining BTEC facilities and programs to external and internal constituencies such as NCBIO, NCBC, the legislature, colleges and universities, and foreign institutions. Assist the Executive Director in planning BTEC budget for the use of state allocations and funds from contracts, grants, gifts, and testing and services agreements. Facilitate BTEC's All-Center Meetings and other relevant operations meetings. Write policies and procedures for the Operations area. Advise/mentor undergraduate and graduate students in bioprocessing projects. Write proposals that provide funding for technology development, educational initiatives, etc. Publish and/or present technical and/or teaching advancements related to bioprocessing. Participate in activities to promote and support BTEC's mission and vision both internally and external to the University toward gaining national recognition for BTEC. Provide ongoing service to BTEC and/or the university (e.g., identify/coordinate seminar speakers, advise an organization (e.g., ISPE), serve on BTEC or university committees, support contract services). Please note that this posting is for current permanent NC State University employees only.
Other Responsibilities	Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Requires a Ph.D. in a relevant engineering or life sciences field with at least 8 years of experience relevant to job duties. Degree must be received prior to hiring date
Other Required Qualifications	Good written and verbal communication skills, and particularly the ability to present information clearly and concisely in oral and written form to a variety of audiences, ranging from university students to experienced industry professionals. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work with different groups within BTEC, students, faculty and staff from the university, and professionals from industry and government organizations. Effective problem-solving skills and the ability to be innovative when needed. Well-developed operational and theoretical knowledge of technologies being managed, including application and communication of concepts and theory Ability to work independently and as a team member, and the experience to know when one is more appropriate than the other. Capable of being flexible and managing change. Knowledge of laboratory safety and biosafety practices. Proficiency with Google Workspace and MS Office suite, specifically MS Word, MS Excel, and PowerPoint.
Preferred Qualifications	Prior experience in teaching at the college level. Prior experience in developing/delivering courses to professionals. Experience working in cGMP biomanufacturing and/or bioprocess development.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)	N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required	No
Commercial Driver's License required	No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date	05/19/2025
Anticipated Close Date	Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please include as attachments a resume/CV, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 professional references. Please note that this posting is for current permanent NC State University employees only.

Position Details

Position Number	00111465
Position Type	EPS/SAAO
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)	1.0
Appointment	12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather	Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events	Other
Department ID	148501 - BTEC-Biomfg Training Ed Ctr
EEO	NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.