Director, Technical Operations at Biolinq Incorporated

San Diego, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Apr, 26

Salary

200000.0

Posted On

17 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technical Operations, Manufacturing Processes, Quality Systems, Regulatory Compliance, Root-Cause Analysis, Leadership, Communication, Problem-Solving, Biosensors, Wearable Technology, Continuous Improvement, Risk Management, Budget Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Product Development, Design for Manufacturability

Industry

Medical Device

Description

Description WARNING about fake job posting scams. There has been a recent wave of scams whereby third parties post fake job openings using a bogus email address that resembles xxxx@biolinq.com. Under the guise of asking you to fill out an application, the scammers are attempting to gather your personal information. See the Federal Trade Commission’s warning on this topic at: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams The only official source for actual Biolinq job postings/openings is at www.biolinq.com/careers. While other job sites (such as LinkedIn, Indeed or Glassdoor) may pull from Biolinq’s careers web page, you should visit www.biolinq.com/careers to verify the accuracy of the openings found on third party web sites. About the Company Biolinq is a venture-backed digital health company developing a wearable biosensor platform that measures biomarkers important to the management of many clinical conditions including diabetes. This dynamic role is a part of a team of engineers and scientists developing a novel intradermal biosensor technology and the associated software data extraction and rendering SDK that will transform the way people manage their metabolic health. The Director of Technical Operations will lead and scale Biolinq’s Technical Operations team, ensuring seamless integration of engineering, manufacturing, and quality systems to support ongoing product manufacturing. This role is critical for monitoring, controlling, troubleshooting, and continually improving the quality of ongoing product manufacturing. The leader and team will ensure operational excellence by implementing, monitoring, and maintaining robust and well-characterized manufacturing processes while fostering cross-functional collaboration between R&D, Manufacturing Operations, supply chain, Quality and Regulatory teams. Duties and Responsibilities Help define and execute the technical operations strategy aligned within Biolinq’s business objectives Build and mentor a high-performing team Operational Excellence Establish and optimize processes for product transfer from development to manufacturing. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product performance, yield, reliability, and scalability. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner closely with R&D and Product Development teams to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM) and seamless transfer of new products to production (NPI). Own test method development and delivering to manufacturing contracted yield, quality, and throughput. Serve as a key liaison for technical operations during audits and regulatory submissions. Risk Management & Compliance Implement robust risk assessment and mitigation strategies for production and supply continuity. Ensure adherence to ISO 13485, FDA, and other applicable regulatory requirements. Budget & Resource Management Develop and manage departmental budgets, resource allocation, and vendor relationships. Requirements Qualifications Advanced degree (MS, MBA, PhD) in a technical or business discipline. 2+ years of progressive experience in technical operations within medical device, biotech, or related industries. Adept at root-cause analysis and implementing robust corrective actions in a technical environment. Demonstrated ability to Inspire teams and build alignment across departments without direct authority. Proven track record of transferring products and processes from development into ongoing manufacturing. Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and regulatory compliance. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Experience with biosensors or wearable technology. Familiarity with high-volume manufacturing and automation. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, startup environment. Working Conditions Willingness and ability to work on site. May have business travel up to 10% in a year. BENEFITS Medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account, life and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) plan, holidays, and PTO. At Biolinq we fully subscribe to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. In accordance with requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable federal, state and/or local laws, it is our policy to provide reasonable accommodation upon request during the application process to applicants in order that they may be given a full and fair opportunity to be considered for employment. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we intend to comply fully with applicable federal, state and/or local employment laws and the information requested on this application will only be used for purposes consistent with those laws. To the extent required by applicable law, The Company maintains a smoke- free workplace. As part of our efforts to ensure fair and equal pay based on merit, Biolinq supports pay transparency internally and during the recruitment process. The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this role is: $170,000 to $200,000 per year. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. Actual compensation packages are commensurate with experience and based on a variety of factors that are unique to each candidate including, but not limited to: skill set, depth of experience, education, certifications, and specific work location. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the job across the U.S. The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans. Biolinq also offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and any written agreement between the parties. Your recruiter can share more about the total compensation package during the hiring process. Please note: The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Biolinq Talent Acquisition at Careers@biolinq.com

Responsibilities

The Director of Technical Operations will lead and scale the Technical Operations team, ensuring integration of engineering, manufacturing, and quality systems. This role is critical for monitoring and improving the quality of ongoing product manufacturing.