Director, Business Operations

Director, Business Operations

About Us:

Eupraxia is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing locally delivered, extended-release products that have the potential to address therapeutic areas with high unmet medical need. DiffuSphere™, a proprietary, polymer-based micro-sphere technology, is designed to facilitate targeted drug delivery of both existing and novel drugs. The technology is designed to support an extended duration of effect and delivery of drugs in a hyper-localized fashion, targeting only the tissues that physicians want to treat. We believe the potential for fewer adverse events may be achieved through the precision targeting and the stable and flat delivery of the active ingredient when using the DiffuSphere™ technology, versus the peaks and troughs seen with more traditional drug delivery methods. The precision of Eupraxia's DiffuSphere™ technology platform has the potential to augment and transform existing FDA-approved drugs to improve their safety, tolerability, efficacy and duration of effect. The potential uses in therapeutic areas may go beyond pain and inflammatory gastrointestinal disease, where Eupraxia currently is developing advanced treatments, also to be applicable in oncology, infectious disease and other critical disease areas.

Eupraxia's EP-104GI is currently in a Phase 1b/2a trial, the RESOLVE trial, for the treatment of EoE. EP-104GI is administered as an injection into the esophageal wall, providing local delivery of drug. This is a unique treatment approach for EoE. Eupraxia also recently completed a Phase 2b clinical trial (SPRINGBOARD) of EP-104IAR for the treatment of pain due to knee osteoarthritis. The trial met its primary endpoint and three of the four secondary endpoints. In addition, Eupraxia is developing a pipeline of later and earlier-stage long-acting formulations. Potential pipeline indications include candidates for other inflammatory joint indications and oncology, each designed to improve on the activity and tolerability of currently approved drugs. For further details about Eupraxia, please visit the Company's website at: eupraxiapharma. com.

We are looking for someone who would like to work for a fast-paced, growing company that fosters a creative spirit and integrated teamwork and who is eligible to work in Canada, preferably Victoria, BC but can consider remote.

The Director, Business Operations will be pivotal in driving operational efficiency, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration. The individual will oversee core business processes, lead initiatives to optimize workflows, and ensure alignment with corporate goals, compliance standards, and financial objectives.

The ideal candidate brings a blend of business acumen, operational expertise, and a seasoned understanding of the biopharma industry, including Finance, HR, IT, Legal and Corporate Strategy.

Reports to: SVP, Operations

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Leadership

• Develop and implement business operations strategies that align with the company's overall goals.

• Drive operational excellence across R&D, manufacturing, clinical, and commercial functions.

• Ensure that projects, initiatives, and day-to-day activities are executed efficiently and within budget.

Strategic Planning

• Partner with executive leadership to define and prioritize organizational goals.

• Conduct data-driven analysis to identify growth opportunities, operational gaps, and areas for improvement.

• Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure success.

Financial Oversight

• Collaborate with the finance team to establish budgets, forecasts, and financial models.

• Monitor operational costs and identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising quality or compliance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as a central point of coordination across departments, including IT, HR, Finance, Legal, and Corporate Strategy teams.

• Ensure alignment of project goals and timelines across functions.

• Facilitate clear communication between relevant internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure all operations comply with national legal frameworks, stock exchange regulations, appropriate financial regulations and where relevant, industry regulations, including FDA, EMA, GMP, and GCP standards.

• Ensure compliance with the Code of Conduct and all ethical constraints.

• Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Process Optimization

• Evaluate and refine business processes, leveraging tools and technologies to improve operational efficiency.

• Implement project management systems to track progress and deliverables.

Leadership and Team Development

• Set a leadership tone fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.

• Promote professional development and training within the team.

Preferred Qualifications and Expertise:

• 10+ years of experience in business operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within the biopharma or life sciences industry.

• Bachelor's degree in business or related, though a master's degree is preferred (MBA).

• Proven experience as a Director of Operations or equivalent position.

• Experience in managing projects across multiple departments.

• Experience of working across multiple time zones.

• Knowledge of corporate functions such as HR, Finance, IT, Legal, and Corporate Strategy.

• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.

• Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and people skills.

• Strong understanding of drug development, clinical trials, regulatory processes, and commercialization in the biopharma space.

• Evidence of superior problem-solving skills.

• Financial acumen and experience with budgeting and cost management.

• Manages own workload, drawing on practice/precedent and strong management experience.

• Able to adapt rapidly and to manage working on multiple projects effectively, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Experience in scaling operations during periods of rapid growth.

• Knowledge of emerging biopharma trends and technologies.

• Familiarity with managing third-party vendors and contract organizations. Interest in continuous learning and self-development.

• Knowledge of the BioPharma industry's legal frameworks and guidelines.

• In-depth knowledge of diverse business functions and principles.

• Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operational metrics.

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