Associate Director or Director, Laboratory Operations and Facilities
Kymera Therapeutics · Watertown, MA
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Role summary
Kymera Therapeutics seeks an Associate Director or Director of Laboratory Operations and Facilities to lead day-to-day operations and strategic planning for lab and building infrastructure at a clinical-stage biotech company. This on-site role manages cross-functional partnerships, team leadership, and operational scaling as the organization grows.
What they're looking for
- Leadership experience managing operations teams spanning multiple functions
- Proven expertise in laboratory space planning and asset management
- Knowledge of lab compliance, safety protocols, and environmental monitoring systems
- Experience with equipment lifecycle management and preventative maintenance programs
- Familiarity with hazardous materials shipping and cold-chain logistics (DOT/IATA)
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with research, facilities, and finance groups
- Track record of building metrics, reporting systems, and operational process improvements
What you'll be doing
- Lead and develop laboratory operations and facilities team; set expectations and delegate accountability
- Partner with Executive Director on annual operations strategy, plans, and budget execution
- Manage lab space planning including bench allocation, occupancy tracking, and capacity modeling
- Oversee asset management, preventative maintenance, equipment lifecycle, and service contracts
- Direct cold-storage strategy, environmental monitoring, and 24/7 alarm response protocols
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