We are looking for an ambitious and talented Operations Director to take our operations organization to the next level. The ideal candidate brings proven leadership in operations management, strategic sourcing, S&OP execution, and cross-functional supply chain operations. The Operations Director will be part of the Leadership Team in Sophion and report directly to the CEO.
The role
We are looking for a strong, hands-on, and technically grounded Operations Director to lead and develop operations in Sophion. This role is critical in ensuring that our development, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and operational support functions work together efficiently to deliver high-quality products to customers worldwide.
The ideal candidate combines operational leadership, technical understanding, and people management skills. You thrive in an environment where innovation, precision, and cross-functional collaboration are essential, and where processes need to support both agility in development and reliability in supply chain and production.
About us
Since 2000 Sophion Bioscience has pioneered Automated Patch Clamping for ion channel research. Today, we specialize in automated solutions for pre-clinical life sciences.
We work closely with academic institutions, contract research organizations, and leading biotech and pharmaceutical companies to create effective assays for screening and characterization. Our solutions empower the study of drug targets and candidates at the bench, reducing development time in discovery and reducing risk in clinical trials.
Through the continued development of our Automated Patch Clamp portfolio (QPatch & Qube) and our new Organ On a Chip platform (Ethica), we offer uncompromised data quality in a user-friendly environment, from assay setup to advanced data analysis. We are headquartered in Denmark and have subsidiaries in the United States, Japan and China.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
- Lead and develop the company’s operational functions, including:
- Production
- Supply chain & procurement
- Planning and logistics
- Operational quality processes in close collaboration with QA/QC
- Ensure smooth and reliable day-to-day operations across operations and implement KPI’s to manage outcomes
- Build scalable processes, systems, and governance to support growth
- Drive operational performance with focus on quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness
Production Management
- Oversee production planning and execution to ensure on-time delivery and efficient resource utilization
- Ensure high product quality and adherence to defined manufacturing and quality standard
Supply Chain & Procurement
- Develop and manage a robust and scalable supply chain setup
- Oversee procurement processes, supplier selection, and contract negotiations
- Strengthen supplier performance, reliability, and long-term partnerships
- Manage inventory levels to balance availability, cost, and risk
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Act as a key bridge between R&D, Product Management, Commercial, Finance, and Quality and ensure effective transition from development into production and commercial readiness
- Contribute actively to company planning, prioritization, and resource allocation
People Leadership
- Lead, coach, and develop teams across operations
- Build a strong, engaged, and high-performing operational organization
- Create clarity in roles, priorities, and expectations
- Foster a culture of ownership, teamwork, and constructive problem solving
- Support organizational development and change management as the company evolves
Key qualifications
- 5-10+ years of experience in operations, production, and/or supply chain leadership roles
- Proven track record within a R&D and production company, ideally in Medtech or Life Science technology
- Strong people leadership experience, including leading managers and cross-functional team
- Hands-on and pragmatic leadership style with strong execution focus
- Proficient written and oral English
Travel is required
Sophion have offices in Denmark, USA, Japan and China, and customers all over the world: Thus, this is an international role: You should expect to travel between 20-25 days a year.
Please apply via LinkedIn
Recruiting manager
CEO, Michel Krall Jurgens
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact:
Helene Fife, HR Director (+4551203443)
Deadline: As soon as possible.
We close this recruitment when we have found the right person for the job. If the job sounds interesting to you, then please do not hesitate to apply via LinkedIn now.
