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Director of Corporate Operations

Director of Corporate Operations

Drug HunterBoston, MA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job description

About Drug Hunter

Drug Hunter is the trusted knowledge platform for drug discovery teams. We help scientists and R&D leaders move faster and more confidently by curating the most relevant insights and disclosures from across industry literature, patents, and conferences, distilling them into a single, searchable platform. Over 200 leading biotech and pharma R&D organizations rely on Drug Hunter to stay ahead of the curve.

We’re a mission-driven, product-focused team with a deep appreciation for scientific innovation and the people behind it. Backed by strong organic revenue, top-tier investors and growing quickly, we’re looking for an exceptional operator to help scale the company.

About the Role

We’re hiring a Director of Corporate Operations to lead and evolve our internal operations as we scale. This is a cross-functional leadership role that blends people operations , business administration , and scaling strategy . You’ll partner closely with leaders across the organization to build operational systems from the ground up, launch new office locations in multiple cities, and shape a workplace culture that attracts and retains top talent.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced startup environments and has experience navigating the complexities of growth-stage (Series A–C) companies. You should be highly organized, operationally excellent, and excited to build durable infrastructure that supports a mission-driven team.

Key Responsibilities

People Operations

  • Own core people ops functions (recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, performance management, compensation planning, legal compliance, employee handbook, etc.)
  • Foster a strong, inclusive company culture that aligns with our mission and values, and drive engagement efforts (surveys, internal comms, all-hands, etc.)
  • Partner with leadership on hiring plans and recruiting operations
  • Manage internal HR tools and vendors, and stay up-to-date with industry best practices, tools, and regulations that impact operations and HR

Corporate Operations

  • Lead all aspects of corporate operations, including facilities, vendor management, IT coordination, compliance, and policy development
  • Own internal company systems and tools (e.g., Notion, Google Workspace, calendar ops, file management)
  • Support legal and administrative workflows, including contracts and vendor management
  • Lead internal projects to streamline operations across teams
  • Partner with finance and business operations on cross-functional operational initiatives
  • Lead the planning, setup, and launch of new in-person and remote office locations in multiple cities / jurisdictions, including site selection, negotiations, and operational readiness, and ensure new personnel meet company standards for culture, efficiency, and compliance

    • Strategic Scaling Support

  • Help leadership operationalize company OKRs and team planning
  • Lead internal process audits to identify bottlenecks and drive efficiencies
  • Build repeatable systems that help the company scale across functions
  • Other duties as required

    • Requirements

  • 7+ years of progressive experience in operations, people, or chief-of-staff-type roles, ideally at high growth startups (e.g. Series A–C)
  • Proven ability to scale internal systems, people operations, or administrative functions from the ground up
  • Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
  • Exceptionally strong project management, attention to detail, and follow-through
  • Comfortable balancing strategic initiatives with hands-on execution
  • High integrity with sound judgment, confidentiality, and discretion
  • Strong written communicator and collaborator across teams
  • Willingness and ability to travel regularly to support office launches, events, and team needs (approximately 10% travel)

    • Benefits

    What We Offer :

  • Join a fast-growing company making a real impact in drug discovery
  • Work with a sharp, passionate, mission-driven team
  • Shape the operations foundation at a high-growth inflection point
  • Competitive salary and equity, healthcare, 401(k), flexible PTO, and remote-friendly culture
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