Alfredo Mejia
Sr. Director of Business Operations | Cornell MBA | Scaling Teams & Systems in Biotech
- Role
- Sr Director, Business Operations at Element Biosciences
- Location
- San Diego, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Alfredo Mejia
I’m a Director of Business Operations at a high-growth biotech company, where I lead cross-functional efforts to scale systems, teams, and infrastructure in pursuit of sustainable innovation.My background blends business acumen and analytical discipline with a deep appreciation for scientific innovation, allowing me to bridge the gap between lab and leadership. I lead initiatives across IT, infrastructure, finance, and organizational design—building scalable frameworks and empowering high-performing teams.Outside of work, I freedive. It’s quiet, intense, and keeps me sharp. You learn to stay in the moment, calm when everything tells you not to.
Experience
Sr Director, Business Operations
Oct 2025 — Present · San Diego, CA, US
Lead the Business Operations organization encompassing Facilities, IT, Information Security, and Real Estate, integrating infrastructure and technology that enable Element’s scientific and commercial growth. Collaborate across technical, operational, and people functions to align strategy with execution while strengthening operational resilience and business continuity across a rapidly scaling organization.
Education
Smith School of Business at Queen's University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Entrepreneurship
2019 — 2021
Cornell University
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2019 — 2021
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology, General
2004 — 2009
Skills
- Resource Management
- Media Preparation
- Life Sciences
- Laboratory
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Molecular Biology
- Assay Development
- Cost Management
- Biotechnology
- Research and Development (R&D)
- R&D
- Cell Biology
- Biotechnology Industry
- Laboratory Skills
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Vendor Management Skills
- Operations Management
- Environmental Compliance
- Microbiology
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