Sr. Business Operations Lead

Position Overview

The Sr. Business Operations Lead serves as a strategic operator and execution partner to the VP of Business Support, driving alignment, governance, and performance across Finance, Procurement, Project Controls, Legal, and Commercial within a rapidly scaling, greenfield CDMO environment. This role translates site strategy into clear functional priorities, KPIs, and execution plans, establishing the operating rhythm and governance needed to deliver multiple in-flight capital programs while building a scalable, self-sufficient operating model. Acting as an extension of the VP, the Business Operations Lead plays a central role in running the business, developing organizational capability, and leading high-impact cross-functional initiatives across startup and steady-state phases

Company Overview

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is building the future of bioproduction in Holly Springs, North Carolina. By end of 2025, we'll open North America's largest end-to-end CDMO biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility, offering drug substance production, fill-finish, and packaging under one roof.

We're looking for passionate, mission-driven people to help us realize this exciting vision and deliver the next vaccine, cure, or therapy. We offer a dynamic work environment and we're proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your purpose, energy, and drive-what we call Genki. Ready to shape the future of medicine? Let's transform healthcare together!

Holly Springs, North Carolina, combines small-town warmth with proximity to Raleigh's thriving tech scene, making it the perfect blend of community and opportunity.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of "giving our world more smiles." Visit:

Job Description

What You'll Do

• Translates site strategy into aligned goals, KPIs, and priorities across Business Support functions.
• Establishes clear lineage between strategy, initiatives, and performance outcomes; identify misalignment and drive corrective action.
• Builds and maintains performance dashboards, review packs, and decision templates for leadership visibility.
• Defines and leads ways of working, governance forums, and operating cadence (weekly/monthly/quarterly reviews).
• Drives accountability through clear ownership, decision frameworks, and performance tracking.
• Partners with the VP to manage day-to-day priorities and prepare materials for site, global, and corporate forums.
• Drives visibility into budget, schedule, risks, and mitigations; support red-to-green recovery plans as needed.
• Ensures alignment between project controls, finance, procurement, and execution timelines to reduce external reliance.
• Drives visibility into budget, schedule, risks, and mitigations; support red-to-green recovery plans as needed.
• Ensures alignment between project controls, finance, procurement, and execution timelines to reduce external reliance.
• Institutionalizes capex governance, financial controls, and operational standards
• Supports finance operating model development, FP&A cadence, and performance management frameworks.
• Strengthens procurement, vendor management, and contract governance aligned to capital and operational needs.
• Partners with commercial teams on financial modeling, pricing, and contract structuring.
• Ensures alignment between commercial commitments and operational/financial capabilities.
• Provides visibility into pipeline, revenue forecasts, and margin performance.
• Supports leadership development programs (e.g., SOAR), career and succession planning, and capability building.
• Fosters a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Leads high-priority initiatives from site leadership, global teams, and corporate stakeholders.
• Provides structured problem-solving and decision support; lead complex business cases and bid support.
• Performs other duties, as assigned

Knowledge and Skills

• Strategic thinker, creative thinking and ability to influence others
  
• Ability to manage and lead complex projects across multiple business functions.
  
• Expertise in governance design, operating rhythms, portfolio management, and performance reporting.
  
• Financial acumen across FP&A, capital planning, business case development, and budget stewardship.
  
• Proficiency collaborating across Finance, Procurement, IT, Legal, Project Controls, and Commercial.
  
• Strong program management skills, including risk management, dependency mapping, and cross-functional coordination.
  
• Proficient analytical and project management skills
  
• Strong presentations skills, able to influence through presentations
  
• Exhibits critical thinking skills, high energy, disciplined organizational skills and sound judgment
  
• Comfortable working with complex data sets, systems, and processes
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, adapting style for different audiences
  
• Highly motivated, self-starter with ability to work independently in a fast-paced changing environment, prioritizing tasks effectively
  
• Working experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Basic Requirement

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Business, Engineering, or related field. With 12 years of applicable industry experience OR
• Master's degree in management, finance, Business, Engineering, or related field. With 10 years of applicable industry experience.
• Experience in finance, strategic planning, or business analysis
• 8+ years of experience in management consulting, finance, operations, or strategy.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives and establishing governance and performance management frameworks.
• Experience with FP&A, capital planning, or business case development

Preferred Requirements / Certifications

• Biotech or Pharmaceutical industry experience
• Experience in biopharma, CDMO, manufacturing, or other capital-intensive environments.
• Prior experience in greenfield startup or large-scale transformation settings.
• Exposure to capital project delivery, project controls, or construction-to-operations transitions.
• Familiarity with commercial operations, pricing, and contract structuring.
• PMP or equivalent program/project management certification.
  
• Lean/Six Sigma, Prosci, or similar transformation/change certifications.
  
• Finance-related certifications (e.g., CFA Level I) a plus.
  
• CPA or CFA

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Will work in environment which may necessitate respiratory protection X No Yes
May work in Mechanical/Production spaces that may require hearing protection and enrollment in a hearing conservation program. X No Yes
Will work in environment operating a motor vehicle or Powered Industrial Truck. X No Yes
Ability to discern audible cues. X No Yes
Ability to inspect or perform a task with 20/20 corrected vision, visual acuity, including distinguishing color. X No Yes

Ability to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, etc. X No Yes
Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time. No X Yes 60 frequency/minutes (If yes, may specify frequency/duration: up to 15, 30, 120, 240 minutes)
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time. No X Yes 60 frequency/minutes (If yes, may specify frequency/duration: up to 15, 30, 120, 240 minutes)
Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include wrists, hands and/or fingers. No X Yes
Ability to operate machinery and/or power tools. X No Yes
Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to X pounds. No X Yes If yes, 10 lbs. X 33 lbs.
Ability to bend, push or pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18" to 60" in height, and use twisting motions. X No Yes

Benefits

Our programs are designed to focus on maintaining and enhancing all pillars of health with a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage with the option of a Health Savings Account with company contributions. In addition, we offer an industry leading 401(k) savings plan, insurance coverage, employee assistance programs and various wellness incentives. We support life-work balance with paid vacation time, sick time, and company holidays. Explore a supportive environment that enriches both your personal and professional growth!

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department ([email protected]).