Director, Business & Operations – US Affiliate

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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.

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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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.

• Drive coordination across HQ and field‑based roles…