Associate Director of Operations Job at CorDx, Atlanta, GA

OHFTc1B3ZGpzY3BJcDJYcFZ2cW1Pa3NuaFE9PQ==
  • CorDx
  • Atlanta, GA

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Associate Director of Operations to lead and scale our operational functions in a fast-paced, growth-stage IVD manufacturing environment. This senior leadership role is responsible for overseeing end-to-end operational activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, driving continuous improvement, and supporting business expansion objectives. The Associate Director will partner cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Commercial teams to align operational strategies with company goals and deliver operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Leadership:

  • Direct daily operations including manufacturing, inventory management, supply chain, logistics, and process optimization.
  • Develop and implement scalable operational strategies to support growth, quality, compliance, and customer service.

Team Leadership:

  • Lead and mentor a high-performing team across Production, QA/QC, Supply Chain, and Engineering.
  • Build a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and clear goal alignment.

Production & Compliance Oversight:

  • Oversee production scheduling, capacity planning, and resource allocation.
  • Ensure adherence to FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, IVDR, and global regulatory standards.
  • Support audits, regulatory inspections, and supplier assessments.

Operational Excellence & Improvement:

  • Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement practices to optimize workflows, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.
  • Identify and implement systems, processes, and technologies that improve operational scalability.

Financial & Cross-Functional Management:

  • Develop and manage operational budgets and forecasts.
  • Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, and Commercial teams to support business strategy and new product introductions.

Requirements

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related field required.
  • Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

Professional Experience:

  • 10+ years of operational leadership in biotech, diagnostics, or medical device manufacturing.
  • 5+ years in senior management roles, leading cross-functional teams.
  • Experience in growth-stage or scaling environments preferred.

Regulatory & Operational Expertise:

  • Strong knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, IVDR, and global quality standards.
  • Hands-on experience with regulatory audits, inspections, and operational risk management.
  • Proficiency with ERP and production planning systems.

Leadership & Business Skills:

  • Proven ability to build and develop high-performing teams.
  • Strong skills in operational planning, budgeting, and data-driven decision-making.
  • Experience leading Lean or continuous improvement initiatives.

Preferred Attributes:

  • Resourceful, results-driven, and effective in fast-paced, regulated environments.
  • Strong business acumen and operational insight.
  • Global or multi-site manufacturing experience a plus.

Benefits

  • Highly competitive compensation package.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with generous company contributions.
  • Flexible paid time off (PTO) policy.
  • Additional substantial benefits.

Equal Opportunity Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, color, marital status, veteran status, disability status, national origin, or any other protected characteristic.

Job Tags

Full time, Flexible hours,

Similar Jobs

Heico

Welder Job at Heico

 ...is the largest independent regional airline component MRO facility in the industry. We are currently seeking a Welder to use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.... 

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow - Cancer Genetics Job at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

Overview Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer... 

Mac Duggal

Fashion Assistant Job at Mac Duggal

 ...smart, eager, and confident individual to serve as an in house Fashion Assistant. The Fashion Assistant will work closely with lead designers...  ...360 is a plus Education Requirements: ~ College degree is a preferred and/ or relevant experience in the fashion industry.... 

TE Connectivity

CNC MACHINIST III - 1st shift Job at TE Connectivity

 ...solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, renewable energy, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees, including 8,000 engineers, working alongside... 

Enterprise Holdings

Car Sales Driver - Tallahassee - Full Time Job at Enterprise Holdings

 ...Driver Enterprise Mobility operates the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental, and Alamo car rental brands and has frequently been named one of the top places to work. Enterprise Mobility is the largest and fastest growing privately owned automotive rental and...