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Certara · 15 hours ago

IT Operations Manager

Certara is a global leader in applying biosimulation and AI to accelerate and improve drug research and development. They are seeking an AI-savvy Operations Manager to enhance operational efficiency and drive AI adoption throughout the organization, supporting the CTO in implementing innovative AI solutions across various teams.

BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceuticalSoftware
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Growth Opportunities
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Deploy and optimize AI tools (including Claude, OpenAI, and emerging technologies) to streamline team operations across areas such as contract negotiations, time tracking, developer operations, and administrative workflows
Conduct systematic evaluations and comparisons of AI tools to identify the best solutions for specific team needs
Create and maintain AI-assisted workflows and templates that reduce friction and increase team productivity
Serve as an AI tools expert, training team members on effective use of AI technologies
Document and share best practices for AI-powered operational improvements
Help to coordinate contract negotiations and procurement processes with legal and finance teams
Support software developer operations including tooling, environment management, and workflow optimization
Handle travel booking, accommodation, and logistics for team members
Help to manage team scheduling, meeting coordination, and calendar optimization
Travel for conference attendance for AI related knowledge gathering
Identify opportunities to apply AI technologies across broader Certara operations beyond the AI team
Work with the CTO to develop and implement AI adoption strategies
Build relationships with teams across Certara's three divisions (CDDS, CPT, CDS) to understand operational pain points
Pilot AI solutions that could scale across the organization
Serve as AI Operations Manager to the CTO for AI special projects and strategic initiatives
Track and communicate ROI of AI implementations to build momentum for broader adoption

Qualification

AI tools experienceOperations managementProject managementOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Preferred

2+ years of operations, project management, or business operations experience
Demonstrated hands-on experience using AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, or similar platforms in professional contexts
Understanding of how AI can transform operational workflows and business processes
Excellent organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter mindset with ability to work independently in a remote environment
Proven ability to identify problems, develop solutions, and drive implementation

Benefits

Opportunity to work at the forefront of AI transformation in life sciences
Autonomy to experiment with and deploy cutting-edge AI technologies
Professional development opportunities in both operations and AI
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Chance to make a meaningful impact on patient lives

Company

Certara

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Certara is a pharmaceutical company that accelerates medicines with biosimulation software and technology.

H1B Sponsorship

Certara has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (7)
2024 (10)
2023 (3)
2022 (10)
2021 (5)
2020 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$844.17M
Key Investors
Arsenal Capital PartnersMubadala
2025-03-28Post Ipo Equity· $5.67M
2023-08-29Grant
2022-11-07Post Ipo Secondary· $449M

Leadership Team

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Daniel D. Corcoran
Senior Vice President and General Counsel
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Rona Anhalt
Chief Human Resources Officer
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