DescriptionDirector Commercial Operations EMEAI
Oxford Nanopore has developed a new generation of nanopore-based sensing technology for faster information-rich accessible and affordable molecular analysis. By enabling biological insights we strive to improve life on Earth and beyond.
The Role:
Reporting to the VP Commercial EMEAI this role partners with the Commercial leadership team to deliver operational excellence and commercial effectiveness within a life sciences organisation. Youll drive an optimal regional E2E operating model efficiencies continuous improvement strategic resourcing and competency growth in commercial teams.
Act as the key link between customer-facing teams (Sales Service & Support Customer Care) and internal functions (Finance IT Product Logistics Supply Chain Digital Global Operations) translating strategy into scalable execution. Ensure commercial teams have compliant systems high-quality data and processes to drive sustainable growth customer satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
Responsibilities:
Customer Care Focus:
- Oversee the Customer Care team managing order management renewals contracts and customer communications.
- Ensure smooth lead-to-cash and order-to-fulfilment processes partnering with Supply Chain Manufacturing Logistics and Finance.
- Champion a customer-obsessed mindsetacross all commercial operations.
- Use customer insights and data to identify friction points and drive continuous improvementinitiatives.
- Optimise workflows SLAs and escalation models for improved customer experience.
Other Responsibilities:
- Expand Commercial Operations in line with strategic plans.
- Translate growth strategy into operational plans and execution frameworks.
- Align Sales Service & Support and Customer Care for seamless customer experience.
- Define and track KPIs dashboards and performance measures.
- Oversee Commercial Analysts to improve processes from lead-to-cash and order-to-fulfilment.
- Own tools for forecasting pipeline management territory design quota setting and incentive plans.
- Ensure CRM effectiveness and data quality.
- Lead Tender Specialist team for efficient tender responses.
- Build and develop high-performing teams and influence senior stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- BSc (preferably Life Sciences) MBA or Postgraduate preferred.
- 10 yearsin commercial operations sales/revenue operations in complex B2B.
- 5 yearsof management experience.
- Proven track record supporting Sales and Customer Care.
- Strong analytical skills CRM expertise and experience driving cross-functional change.
- Background in technical/scientific or regulated industry is desirable.
- Strategic thinker with operational execution skills and a customer-centric mindset.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a persons gender marital status race religion colour age disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
Required Experience:
Director
DescriptionDirector Commercial Operations EMEAI Oxford Nanopore has developed a new generation of nanopore-based sensing technology for faster information-rich accessible and affordable molecular analysis. By enabling biological insights we strive to improve life on Earth and beyond.The Role: Repor...
DescriptionDirector Commercial Operations EMEAI
Oxford Nanopore has developed a new generation of nanopore-based sensing technology for faster information-rich accessible and affordable molecular analysis. By enabling biological insights we strive to improve life on Earth and beyond.
The Role:
Reporting to the VP Commercial EMEAI this role partners with the Commercial leadership team to deliver operational excellence and commercial effectiveness within a life sciences organisation. Youll drive an optimal regional E2E operating model efficiencies continuous improvement strategic resourcing and competency growth in commercial teams.
Act as the key link between customer-facing teams (Sales Service & Support Customer Care) and internal functions (Finance IT Product Logistics Supply Chain Digital Global Operations) translating strategy into scalable execution. Ensure commercial teams have compliant systems high-quality data and processes to drive sustainable growth customer satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
Responsibilities:
Customer Care Focus:
- Oversee the Customer Care team managing order management renewals contracts and customer communications.
- Ensure smooth lead-to-cash and order-to-fulfilment processes partnering with Supply Chain Manufacturing Logistics and Finance.
- Champion a customer-obsessed mindsetacross all commercial operations.
- Use customer insights and data to identify friction points and drive continuous improvementinitiatives.
- Optimise workflows SLAs and escalation models for improved customer experience.
Other Responsibilities:
- Expand Commercial Operations in line with strategic plans.
- Translate growth strategy into operational plans and execution frameworks.
- Align Sales Service & Support and Customer Care for seamless customer experience.
- Define and track KPIs dashboards and performance measures.
- Oversee Commercial Analysts to improve processes from lead-to-cash and order-to-fulfilment.
- Own tools for forecasting pipeline management territory design quota setting and incentive plans.
- Ensure CRM effectiveness and data quality.
- Lead Tender Specialist team for efficient tender responses.
- Build and develop high-performing teams and influence senior stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- BSc (preferably Life Sciences) MBA or Postgraduate preferred.
- 10 yearsin commercial operations sales/revenue operations in complex B2B.
- 5 yearsof management experience.
- Proven track record supporting Sales and Customer Care.
- Strong analytical skills CRM expertise and experience driving cross-functional change.
- Background in technical/scientific or regulated industry is desirable.
- Strategic thinker with operational execution skills and a customer-centric mindset.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a persons gender marital status race religion colour age disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
Required Experience:
Director
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