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Director of Operations

Science Corporation· Science Foundry / Operations
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Durham, NCfull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Senior leadership role responsible for the Foundry’s manufacturing operations, revenue growth, and market expansion. Drives production readiness, capacity planning, customer development, and cross-functional alignment with executive leadership to achieve company objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee manufacturing operations from a business perspective including production planning, customer delivery commitments, supply chain management, quality system compliance, and cross-functional coordination with technical teams to meet operational and financial targets.
  • Develop long-term capacity strategies and customer allocation models to optimize fab utilization, revenue, and margins, partnering with technical leadership on equipment expansion decisions and production capability planning.
  • Manage equipment installation, commissioning, and qualification processes.
  • Ensure all facilities meet regulatory compliance, safety standards, and industry certifications.
  • Ensure operational readiness and successful ramp-up of production capabilities.
  • Partner with executive leadership to align Foundry strategy with company objectives.
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities in multiple market segments.
  • Collaborate with technical, sales, and operations teams to ensure alignment between customer requirements and manufacturing capabilities.
  • Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and market dynamics to inform strategic decision making.
  • Define and implement the Foundry commercial strategy, including market prioritization, pricing approach, channel strategy, annual sales plans, forecasts, budgets, and performance KPIs.
  • Identify and develop new markets, partnerships, and commercial opportunities; build and manage a pipeline of prospective customers and partners in anticipation of regulatory approval.
  • Establish and nurture relationships with key stakeholders across target markets, including enterprise customers, distributors, and strategic partners; lead commercial negotiations and manage contract agreements.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Product Management on product and commercialization strategies.
  • Analyze competitors, pricing structures, market trends, and competitive dynamics; provide market intelligence and customer feedback to inform continued product development and strategy.
  • Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and with key opinion leaders across the industry.
  • Provide performance reports and strategic updates to executive leadership.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administrations, or related field
  • Proven track record of success in business development within the MEMS or semiconductor industry or comparable experience
  • Track record of successful operational ramp-ups and capacity scaling
  • Strong technical acumen with a deep understanding of MEMS fabrication processes and applications
  • Exceptional stakeholder management skills spanning construction teams, technical staff, and clients
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels
  • Willingness to travel as needed to meet with customers and attend industry events
  • Highly motivated self-starter with a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset

Skills

Required:Manufacturing operations managementCapacity planningBusiness development / market expansionStakeholder managementRegulatory compliance and safety
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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