Director of Corporate Operations

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