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Director, Operations

  • Company: EBI
  • Location: Simsbury, CT
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EBI at a glance

ebi.ac.uk
  • Founded 1994
  • Employees 850

SEC filings mentioning "EBI": 1,743search EDGAR

EMBL-EBI is an intergovernmental bioinformatics institute within the EMBL family. Founded in 1994, it provides research and data services for life science and employs hundreds of staff (DATA notes ~850). Its well-known site is the Wellcome Genome Campus near Cambridge; listing domain is ebi.ac.uk.

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EBI is hiring a Director, Operations in Simsbury, CT for a full-time leadership position focused on guiding core operational functions and advancing organizational effectiveness. This opportunity suits an accomplished professional ready to shape day-to-day excellence while supporting strategic priorities near Simsbury, CT.

What This Role Involves

As Director, Operations with EBI in Simsbury, CT, you will direct the full spectrum of operational activities that keep the organization running efficiently and productively. The role centers on aligning resources, processes, and people so that performance targets are met consistently, while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement that strengthen overall results and long-term growth.

Your Responsibilities

  • Direct the planning, execution, and oversight of essential operational workflows to maintain reliability and high standards across all functions.
  • Design and introduce process enhancements that elevate productivity, quality, and cost effectiveness without compromising service levels.
  • Manage operational budgets, allocate resources thoughtfully, and track expenditures to stay within established financial parameters.
  • Partner with colleagues across departments to integrate operations more seamlessly with broader company objectives.
  • Establish and review key metrics that measure operational health, then translate findings into clear recommendations for senior leaders.
  • Build, coach, and retain a capable operations team through clear goal setting, regular feedback, and professional development support.
  • Uphold adherence to internal policies and applicable external requirements that govern safe and compliant operations.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Substantial prior experience leading operations at a senior level, ideally including Director, Operations or equivalent accountability.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze complex operational data and convert insights into practical action plans.
  • Excellent leadership presence combined with strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Track record of successful process redesign, change leadership, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, operations management, or a closely related discipline; further education is advantageous.
  • Familiarity with modern operational frameworks and performance-management tools commonly used by Director, Operations professionals.

Why Join EBI

EBI is hiring for this role and offers a supportive team environment where the Director, Operations can contribute meaningfully while growing professionally in Simsbury, CT.

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The role is listed in Simsbury, Connecticut, in the Capitol Planning Region near Hartford. Connecticut sits in New England between the New York and Boston corridors, with Hartford as capital.

Connecticut is a state in the New England region of the Northeastern United States. It borders Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north, New York to the west, and Long Island Sound to the south. Its capital is Hartford, and its most populous city is Bridgeport. Connecticut lies between the major hubs of New York City and Boston along the Northeast Corridor, where the New York metropoli

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GDP per capita in US: $90,027via World Bank

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    About this role & career path

    Director-level operations roles usually sit above managers owning facilities, service delivery, or program ops, and can lead toward broader COO or institute-wide operational leadership depending on scope and tenure.

    Build the skills for this role

    Emphasize multi-site or research/service operations leadership, budgeting, stakeholder management across technical teams, vendor oversight, and continuous improvement. No cert package is specified in DATA.

    • How you have scaled ops for research, data, or regulated service environments
    • Examples of prioritizing scarce resources under competing scientific and admin demands
    • How you measure operational reliability and drive process change without inventing metrics you cannot defend

    Strong fit if you have led operations in complex, knowledge-heavy organizations and can partner with scientific or technical stakeholders. Location is Simsbury, CT (not remote); confirm site and employer entity vs. EMBL-EBI Cambridge before applying.

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    • Role Director, Operations
    • Employer EBI
    • Location Simsbury, CT
    • Type Full Time
    • Posted July 13, 2026
    • Apply by 2026-08-12
    • Country context US
    • Overview Full original description on this page (356 words; rewritten for clarity, not a teaser paste)

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