Job Description

GRANITE BIO is a private biotechnology company located in Basel (Switzerland).

GRANITE BIO is supported by top-tier investors with ~$100M raised to date. Based on fundamental research conducted over the last two decades, GRANITE BIO's is pursuing a differentiated approach to transform inflammatory, autoimmune, and fibrotic conditions. Both our programs are first-in-class monoclonal antibodies for large market opportunities in Immunology and Inflammation. GRT-001, the lead asset, depletes inflammatory monocytes. It has just completed a Phase 1a trial in healthy volunteers and has shown favorable safety and pharmacodynamic effect. The Phase 1b trial in patients with Ulcerative Colitis has just started. GRT-002 is an IL-3 neutralizing antibody that is thought to play an important role in type II inflammation.

Our company fosters an open, inter-disciplinary, diverse, international and creative working environment. We enable work-from-home options according to our internal workflows. The successful candidate will be highly motivated and enthusiastic with a positive "can do" attitude, attention to details and innovation, strong organizational and communication skills.

The Senior Director, Strategic operations will lead Alliance Management, Project Management and Quality functions and will report to the CEO. They will work with the executive team and finance to set operational priorities, resource plans, and long-range strategy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as the primary operational and relationship lead for the company's external development partner. Manage all collaboration governance, including Joint Steering Committees, and potential working groups. Ensure fulfillment of all contractual obligations, milestones, deliverables, reporting requirements, and data-sharing timelines. Coordinate cross-functional inputs (clinical, CMC, regulatory, translational, finance, legal, IP) to prepare materials for governance meetings. Maintain strong, trust-based relationships with partner counterparts and ensure clear, consistent communication. Track joint progress against agreed plans, identify emerging risks or misalignments, and facilitate timely issue escalation and resolution. Lead integrated development planning and track execution across company programs. Facilitate cross-functional alignment and ensure issues or deviations are surfaced and resolved efficiently. Provide program updates and recommendation briefs to executive leadership and the Board. Provide leadership and general oversight of the QA function, communicating clear priorities and overseeing the implementation of quality activities that meet regulatory and company expectations. Review and monitor the QA function plans and progress, ensuring issues are addressed appropriately and escalated if needed, timelines are met, and the organization maintains effective quality processes and inspection readiness. Oversee GxP Quality Systems appropriate for clinical-stage operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory expectations Lead budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning for corporate and program expenditures. Support Board and investor reporting.

WHO YOU ARE

10+ years of experience in biotech/pharma operations, including program management, alliance management. Direct experience managing a major collaboration with a global pharmaceutical partner strongly preferred. Strong understanding of clinical development processes, GxP requirements, and outsourced operating models. Demonstrated capability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex, multi-party collaborations. Proven ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a fast-paced, resource-constrained environment. Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

WHAT WE CURRENTLY OFFER

Offices:

Our well-equipped laboratories and offices are located at the Tech Park, a premier address for early-stage start-ups in Basel.

Commuter Benefits:

We support our employees tailored to their personal needs in commuting to work and offer parking facilities or a commuter contribution.

Flexible Working:

We support flexible working as appropriate.

Christmas Closure:

In addition to the 24 holidays per year, our offices/labs are closed between Christmas and New Year.

Birthday Retreat:

On top of that, your birthday is your personal holiday - our employees enjoy their birthday with a day off.

Food:

We like get-togethers during lunch time. Enjoy tasty, subsidised meals from our FELFEL food fridge.

Coffee:

Meet up with your colleagues and grab free coffee.

Development:

We support the individual development of our employees.

Creativity:

We offer an innovative and creative environment.

People:

We are an international and diverse team with talented and passionate people.

Fun:

From time-to-time we organise cool off-site summer and winter team events.

To apply,

please send us the application form together with your

CV,

Cover Letter and Reference Letters (Arbeitszeugnisse)

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Job-ID:

GRB-016

Function:

Director