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We are looking for an ambitious and talented Operations Director to take our operations organization to the next level. The ideal candidate brings proven leadership in operations management, strategic sourcing, S&OP execution, and cross-functional supply chain operations. The Operations Director will be part of the Leadership Team in Sophion and report directly to the CEO. The role: We are looking for a strong, hands-on, and technically grounded Operations Director to lead and develop operations in Sophion. This role is critical in ensuring that our development, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and operational support functions work together efficiently to deliver high-quality products to customers worldwide. About us: Since 2000 Sophion Bioscience has pioneered Automated Patch Clamping for ion channel research. Today, we specialize in automated solutions for pre-clinical life sciences. We work closely with academic institutions, contract research organizations, and leading biotech and pharmaceutical companies to create effective assays for screening and characterization. Our solutions empower the study of drug targets and candidates at the bench, reducing development time in discovery and reducing risk in clinical trials. Through the continued development of our Automated Patch Clamp portfolio (QPatch & Qube) and our new Organ On a Chip platform (Ethica), we offer uncompromised data quality in a user-friendly environment, from assay setup to advanced data analysis. We are headquartered in Denmark and have subsidiaries in the United States, Japan and China.
Job Responsibility
Lead and develop the company’s operational functions, including Production, Supply chain & procurement, Planning and logistics, Operational quality processes in close collaboration with QA/QC
Ensure smooth and reliable day-to-day operations across operations and implement KPI’s to manage outcomes
Build scalable processes, systems, and governance to support growth
Drive operational performance with focus on quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness
Oversee production planning and execution to ensure on-time delivery and efficient resource utilization
Ensure high product quality and adherence to defined manufacturing and quality standard
Develop and manage a robust and scalable supply chain setup
Oversee procurement processes, supplier selection, and contract negotiations
Strengthen supplier performance, reliability, and long-term partnerships
Manage inventory levels to balance availability, cost, and risk
Act as a key bridge between R&D, Product Management, Commercial, Finance, and Quality and ensure effective transition from development into production and commercial readiness
Contribute actively to company planning, prioritization, and resource allocation
Lead, coach, and develop teams across operations
Build a strong, engaged, and high-performing operational organization
Create clarity in roles, priorities, and expectations
Foster a culture of ownership, teamwork, and constructive problem solving
Support organizational development and change management as the company evolves
Requirements
5-10+ years of experience in operations, production, and/or supply chain leadership roles
Proven track record within a R&D and production company, ideally in Medtech or Life Science technology
Strong people leadership experience, including leading managers and cross-functional team
Hands-on and pragmatic leadership style with strong execution focus