Director Strategic Planning & Business Operations – Global Operations

Job Description

Position Summary:

Agilent Technologies is seeking a high-impact, strategic leader to serve as Director/Master of Strategic Planning & Business Operations. This role is pivotal in driving operational excellence, strategic alignment, and executive effectiveness across the Global Operations organization. The ideal candidate will be a trusted advisor, thought partner, and execution leader with deep experience in strategic planning, cross-functional program management, and executive communications.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning & Execution

• 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.

Business Operations Responsibilities

• 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.

Program & Initiative Leadership

• 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.

Business Operations & Analytics

• 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.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• 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 Attributes:

• 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.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least November 25, 2025 or until the job is no longer posted.

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $172,512.00 - $269,550.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Agilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and merit-based employer that values individuals of all backgrounds at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive in the workplace where everyone is welcome, and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email [email protected] or contact +1-262-754-5030. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit www.agilent.com/en/accessibility.Travel Required: 25% of the TimeShift: DayDuration: No End DateJob Function: Administration