Full-Time

Business Operations Manager

Scientific Department

Posted on 1/3/2025

Celerion

Celerion

1,001-5,000 employees

Clinical research organization for drug development

Biotechnology
Healthcare

Junior, Mid

Remote in UK

Category
Project Management
Business Development
Operations & Logistics
Business & Strategy

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Life Sciences or related field required.
  • Scientific background preferred
  • Requires high-level skills in the areas of strategic thinking, organization, multi-tasking, relationship-building, communication, judgment, problem-solving, persuading and negotiating.
  • Minimum 2 years industry experience, or equivalent, required.
  • 3 years project team experience preferred.
  • Business management experience desired.
Responsibilities
  • Develops and clarifies DMB project scope in conjunction with Global Project Managers (GPM), client, and internal team.
  • Reviews the DMB fee and ensures it accurately reflects project scope and communicates this to the team members responsible for providing the deliverables to clients.
  • Works with GPM, assigned DBM team members, and functional managers in the development, assignment and prioritization of work based on the project’s needs and individual’s developmental needs. Coaches DMB team members as necessary to ensure successful project deliverables.
  • Manages multiple DMB projects for clients.
  • Works with GPM and DMB project team members to establish priority for awarded work to meet contracted deadlines - takes corrective action to control project timelines.
  • Holds DMB project team members accountable for delivering on project scope & timelines.
  • Schedules and leads regular DMB project team meetings throughout the progress of a project to keep the team engaged and to keep the project on track with client expectations.
  • Proactively takes action to ensure the DMB project stays on target through the use of day to day monitoring of projects, schedules and project staff while considering downstream impact of upstream actions.
  • Ensures adherence to contracted Terms and Conditions and proactively communicates to team members.
  • Drives monthly DMB revenue by making project work priority decisions.
  • Works with DMB team members to build client relationships that results in additional business.
  • Maintains performance metrics for appropriate DBM deliverables.
  • Implements changes when appropriate to remove bottlenecks, improve processes and procedures and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.
  • Updates correct databases, generates required reports on projects to meet and summarizes data for month-end reports as required.
Desired Qualifications
  • Scientific background preferred
  • 3 years project team experience preferred
  • Business management experience desired

Celerion specializes in early phase drug development as a clinical research organization (CRO). The company provides a range of services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, including clinical trial design, feasibility studies, project management, and regulatory affairs. Celerion uses advanced bioanalytical techniques, particularly High Resolution Mass Spectrometry (HR MS), for metabolite profiling and identification, which enhances their research capabilities. Unlike many competitors, Celerion focuses on delivering fast and high-quality research to help clients make informed decisions and expedite the drug development process. The goal of Celerion is to assist clients in bringing new treatments to market more quickly, ultimately improving patient outcomes globally.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Lincoln, Nebraska

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

4%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Rising demand for early-phase trials due to personalized medicine boosts Celerion's market.
  • Advancements in AI enhance Celerion's bioanalytical data analysis and metabolite profiling.
  • Expansion into cell and gene therapy markets aligns with Celerion's service offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging CROs offering similar services at lower costs threaten Celerion's market share.
  • Regulatory changes in the EU and China could increase compliance costs for Celerion.
  • Talent shortages in the pharmaceutical sector may hinder Celerion's ability to retain staff.

What makes Celerion unique

  • Celerion specializes in early-phase drug development with over 40 years of experience.
  • The company excels in metabolite profiling using High Resolution Mass Spectrometry (HR MS).
  • Celerion's global operations offer comprehensive services from trial design to regulatory affairs.

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