Director, Business & Operations – US Affiliate
Company: Dyne Therapeutics
Location: Waltham
Posted on: March 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Company Overview: Dyne Therapeutics is focused on delivering
functional improvement for people living with genetically driven
neuromuscular diseases. We are developing therapeutics that target
muscle and the central nervous system (CNS) to address the root
cause of disease. The company is advancing clinical programs for
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and myotonic dystrophy type 1
(DM1) as well as a preclinical programs for facioscapulohumeral
muscular dystrophy (FSHD) and Pompe disease. At Dyne, we are on a
mission to deliver functional improvement for individuals, families
and communities. Learn more at https://www.dyne-tx.com/ , and
follow us on X , LinkedIn and Facebook . Role Summary: The
Director, Business & Operations – US Affiliate will serve as a key
strategic and operational partner to the SVP, Head of US Affiliate,
supporting the effectiveness, execution, and scalability of the US
Affiliate organization. This role will provide operational
leadership and continuity across the function, enabling the SVP and
US Affiliate Leadership Team to remain focused on the
highest?impact priorities as Dyne builds and grows its US presence.
The Director will be responsible for business operations across the
US Affiliate, including budget ownership and financial planning,
vendor and contract management, operating rhythm and governance,
and the execution of function?wide initiatives. Acting as a
connective hub across Commercial, Medical, Finance, Legal, HR, and
other G&A partners, this leader will translate strategic
priorities into well?structured plans, drive execution, and ensure
visibility into progress, risks, and resource needs. The ideal
candidate is highly organized, proactive, and comfortable operating
in a fast?paced, evolving environment. They bring strong judgment,
executive presence, and the ability to influence without authority,
paired with a hands?on approach to getting work done. This role is
based in Waltham, MA. Key Responsibilities Strategic & Operational
Partnership Serve as a trusted thought partner to the SVP, Head of
US Affiliate, helping translate affiliate strategy and priorities
into clear, actionable, and measurable operating plans. Support the
US Affiliate Leadership Team with structured problem solving,
prioritization, and follow?through across key initiatives.
Anticipate organizational needs and proactively bring
recommendations, options, and solutions to leadership. Business
Operations & Operating Rhythm Establish and manage the operating
rhythm for the US Affiliate, including leadership meetings,
business reviews, planning cycles, and governance forums. Drive
clarity on goals, ownership, timelines, and success metrics across
affiliate initiatives. Develop and maintain dashboards and tracking
tools that provide transparency into performance, risks,
dependencies, and decision points. Budget, Financial Planning &
Resource Management Support development and management of the US
Affiliate budget in close partnership with Finance, including
annual planning, forecasting, tracking, and variance management.
Support headcount planning, resource allocation, and investment
prioritization to ensure alignment with affiliate and enterprise
objectives. Prepare budget materials, analyses, and recommendations
for affiliate leadership and enterprise review forums. Vendor,
Contract & External Partner Management Oversee vendor strategy and
management for the US Affiliate, including agency partners,
consultants, and other external service providers. Partner with
Legal, Finance, and Procurement to manage contracts, statements of
work, renewals, and compliance. Ensure vendors are delivering
against scope, timelines, and value expectations. Cross?Functional
& Enterprise Initiatives Lead and coordinate high?priority,
function?wide and cross?functional initiatives impacting the US
Affiliate. Act as a central point of integration between the US
Affiliate and partner functions to ensure alignment and execution.
Track initiative progress, identify risks, and escalate issues with
proposed solutions. Leadership Enablement & Execution Drive
coordination across HQ and field?based roles spanning Commercial,
Medical, and partner functions to maintain momentum and alignment
on priority initiatives. Design and manage the US Affiliate
“Cadence of the Business,” including Leadership Team meetings,
offsites, business reviews, and short? and long?term planning
cycles. Serve as a leader for high?priority initiatives that do not
have a natural functional home (e.g., ways of working, launch KPI
management, executive reporting). Support change management and
organization?wide communication for new processes, initiatives, and
ways of working. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree
required; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred. 10 years
of progressive experience in commercialization strategy, commercial
operations, program management, or related roles within
biotechnology or pharmaceuticals, or relevant experience from a
biotech or life sciences consulting firm focused on
commercialization or commercial planning. Experience supporting
senior leaders and leadership teams in high?growth or launch?stage
environments. Demonstrated experience with budget management,
financial planning, and vendor/contract oversight. Strong
cross?functional leadership skills with the ability to influence
without formal authority. Exceptional written and verbal
communication skills; able to synthesize complexity into clear,
executive?ready thinking. Highly organized, detail?oriented, and
comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously. High
integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential
information. MA Pay Range $188,000 - $240,000 USD The pay range
reflects the base pay range Dyne reasonably expects to pay for this
role at the time of posting. Individual compensation depends on
factors such as education, experience, job-related knowledge, and
demonstrated skills. The statements contained herein reflect
general details as necessary to describe the principles functions
for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required,
and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an
all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform
other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas
to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or
otherwise balance workload. Dyne Therapeutics is an equal
opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee
or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender,
national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran
status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local
law.
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