Operations Manager

Amal Therapeutics SA

Amal Therapeutics SA

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Key information

AMAL Therapeutics is a Swiss-based clinical-stage biotech, developing unique therapeutic cancer vaccines. Since July 2019, the company is part of the Boehringer Ingelheim group as a distinct unit in the Discovery Research organization. The company has developed a novel peptide/protein-based immunization technology platform, called KISIMA®, with the aim of stimulating the patient’s immune system for effective anti-cancer therapy.

Position Description

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Operations Manager to join our team on a 100% basis. In this position, you will be responsible for coordinating the organization’s daily operations, including company budget, compliance of activities, and procurement of outsourced activities.

Job duties include in particular:

  • Forecast and track company budget, in close cooperation with internal stakeholders
  • Manage procure-to-pay processes
  • Coordinate reporting and planning of financial activities with Global Corporate teams
  • Support the Quality Assurance Unit in maintaining internal processes’ compliance with industry and corporate regulations, including data protection
  • Maintain the highest degree of efficiency in company processes and procedures
  • Identify, select and monitor external GxP and non-GxP vendors
  • Manage the negotiation and implementation of contractual agreements with vendors, in cooperation with appropriate Global Corporate departments
  • Ensure vendors deliver products and/or services as per agreements in terms of results, quality, budget and timelines
  • Report deviations/issues to internal stakeholders and propose remediation plans
  • Maintain long-term relationship with preferred vendors, and act as first point of escalation
  • Track and ensure proper documentation of IMPs supply to clinical sites, in close interaction with the Clinical Unit

Profile

  • Proven work experience as Operations Manager or similar role, in a biotech, pharma company or contract research organization
  • Experience in budgeting and forecasting
  • Familiarity with business and financial principles
  • Experience in dealing with contract research organizations and contract manufacturing organizations
  • Ability to work independently, while seeking and receiving information from various stakeholders
  • Strong prioritization, solution-oriented and organizational skills
  • High energy, used to working in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, willing to work in a small team
  • Proficient with MS Office programs
  • Fluent in English

Position details

  • Based in Geneva
  • 100%
  • Reporting to CEO

Contact

  • Aurelie Kowalski
  • Amal Therapeutics SA

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