Operations & Strategy Lead

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day laboratory operations
• Manage purchasing, inventory, equipment maintenance, and vendor relationships
• Coordinate laboratory buildouts, expansions, and facilities projects
• Improve operational systems and internal processes
• Support safety, compliance, and laboratory infrastructure
• Ensure teams have the resources needed to execute effectively
• Drive high-priority initiatives on behalf of leadership
• Coordinate cross-functional projects across science, engineering, and operations
• Develop project plans, milestones, and accountability mechanisms
• Conduct market and scientific research
• Prepare materials for leadership meetings, partners, and strategic discussions
• Aid in budgeting and financial planning
• Track spending, forecasts, and operational metrics
• Support fundraising, grant applications, and diligence requests
• Build reporting systems and company dashboards
• Help leadership make data-driven decisions
• Recruit and support recruiting efforts across scientific and technical roles
• Coordinate interview processes and candidate experience
• Improve onboarding and operational processes
• Help build systems that support company growth
• Executive Support
• Serve as a trusted partner to the leadership team
• Prioritize initiatives and allocate resources effectively
• Identify bottlenecks and proactively develop solutions
• Ensure important projects move from concept to completion

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Neuroscience, or another scientific or technical field
• 2-6 years of experience in consulting, business operations, strategy, venture capital, investment banking, or startup operations
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong project management capabilities
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated understanding of laboratory safety, biosafety, and animal welfare best practices
• Proven ability to create, maintain, and enforce SOPs in a laboratory or vivarium environment
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a fast-paced startup environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience at McKinsey, Bain, BCG, LEK, EY-Parthenon, Strategy &, or similar firms
• Experience in biotechnology, healthcare, life sciences, or deep technology
• Startup experience
• Familiarity with laboratory environments
• Financial modeling experience
• Prior experience supporting IACUC, EH&S, or regulatory inspections
• Experience managing projects and tracking operational KPIs