Senior Manager, Operations & Strategic Enablement
Job Description
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselvesaccountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Position Summary
We are seeking ahigh-impact strategic operationsseniormanagerto partner closely with theSite Lead for CVS Ireland’s R&Dorganisation.
This is ahybrid rolecombiningstrategic operations, R&D enablement, executive-level coordination, communications, and culture leadership.The role exists to ensure the siteoperateswith clarity, pace, and cohesion-freeing the SiteLeadto focus on strategy, growth, and external engagement while ensuring nothing important drops.
You will act as aforce multiplierfor the site: translating strategy into action, bringing structure to ambiguity, and ensuring strong alignment across engineering,productandotherenterprise stakeholders.
What will you do?
Key Responsibilities
Partner with the Site Lead to enable execution of R&D site strategy andoperatingplans, translating strategy into coordinated action.
Translate R&Dobjectivesinto clear priorities, trackingprogressandsurfacing risks early.
Coordinatecross‑functionaland cross departmentalR&D workstreamstoensure alignment, clarity of ownership, and disciplined execution.
Enable effective R&D operational governance, supporting planning cycles, portfolio reviews,deliveryhealth forums, and leadership rhythms without introducing unnecessary bureaucracy.
Prepare andquality‑assurematerials forexecutiveforums, business reviews, weekly site syncs, and enterprise leadership discussions.
Act as an operational point of coordination withGovernment agencies, researchinstitutionsand Universitiesfor R&D matters, supporting site reviews, governance, and investment narratives.
Coordinate governance and reporting for R&D commitments, including headcount, capability development, and innovation outcomes, in collaboration with Finance, Legal, and R&D leaders.
Ensure operational readiness for audits, reviews, and RD&I information requests,maintainingevidence‑baseddocumentation and clear accountability.
Support culture, engagement, and site communications, reinforcing ahigh‑performing, inclusive R&D culture as theorganisationscales.
Provide operational support and financial coordination for site charity and community initiatives, ensuringappropriate governance, budgeting discipline, and sustainable local partnerships.
We are looking for someone with:
5+ years in roles spanningstrategic operations, program management, R&D operations, consulting, or business/operations management
Experience supportingR&Dorganisations(healthcare, medtech, or regulated environments a plus)
Proven success working closely withsenior leadersin ambiguous, fast-moving environments
Demonstrated ability to influencewithout formal authority
Strongsystems thinker-able to see the big picture while managing detail where it matters
Exceptionalwritten and verbal communicationskillswith excellentexperience creating visual presentationsand reports.
Highlyorganisedwitha track recordofbringing order to complexity
Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution
Able to move effortlessly betweenexecutive conversations, operational detailand people and culture topics
Personal Attributes
Trusted, discreet, and values-driven
Proactive, curious, and anticipatory
Collaborative but confident-able to challenge constructively
Deeply aligned to purpose-driven, people-first cultures
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
€65,000.00 - €165,000.00We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 01/07/2026
