Agilent Technologies · 1 month ago
Director Strategic Planning & Business Operations – Global Operations
US-CA-Santa Clara
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$173K/yr - $270K/yr
10+ years expAgilent Technologies is seeking a high-impact, strategic leader to serve as Director of Strategic Planning & Business Operations. This role is pivotal in driving operational excellence, strategic alignment, and executive effectiveness across the Global Operations organization, focusing on strategic planning and cross-functional program management.
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Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of the Global Operations strategic roadmap in partnership with senior leadership
Drive alignment across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Regulatory, and Quality functions to support enterprise goals
Facilitate annual and quarterly strategic planning cycles, including goal setting, KPI development, and performance tracking
Identify and prioritize strategic initiatives, ensuring timely execution and measurable impact
Serve as a key advisor and operational partner to the Chief Operations and Quality Officer
Manage executive-level communications, briefings, and decision support materials
Coordinate leadership team meetings, offsites, and strategic forums to drive alignment and accountability
Act as a liaison between the Chief Operations and Quality Officer and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring clarity, follow-through, and responsiveness
Lead or support high-priority cross-functional initiatives, including digital transformation, operational efficiency, and organizational development
Establish governance structures and operating rhythms to ensure effective execution and stakeholder engagement
Monitor progress, resolve issues, and escalate risks as needed to ensure successful outcomes
Oversee business operations processes including budget planning, headcount management, and operational reporting
Partner with Finance, HR, and other corporate functions to ensure operational alignment and resource optimization
Develop dashboards and executive summaries to support data-driven decision-making
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree in Business, Engineering, or related field preferred
10+ years of experience in strategic planning, operations leadership, or management consulting, with at least 5 years in a senior-level role
Proven success in leading cross-functional initiatives in global, matrixed organizations—preferably in life sciences, manufacturing, or regulated industries
Strong understanding of operations functions including manufacturing, supply chain, regulatory affairs, and quality systems
Exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills
Experience working directly with C-suite executives and senior leadership teams
Preferred
Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline
Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence across all levels of the organization
Comfortable with ambiguity and skilled at driving clarity and structure
Benefits
Eligibility for bonus
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Benefits
Company
Agilent Technologies
Agilent Technologies addresses the scientific and laboratory management needs of analytical scientists and clinical researchers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2019-09-05Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1999-11-26IPO
Leadership Team
Mike McMullen
CEO and President
Padraig McDonnell
President and CEO
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