Technical Operations Manager / Senior Manager

About the Company

Terray Therapeutics is a venture-backed biotechnology company where scientists and engineers collaborate to transform small-molecule drug discovery and development. By integrating nanotechnology, experimental science, machine learning, and automation, Terray generates and learns from proprietary chemical data at scale to discover novel medicines for patients in need.

At Terray, you will work alongside pioneers and experts in artificial intelligence, chemistry, drug discovery, automation, and nanotechnology within deeply interconnected workflows. Computational and experimental teams continuously learn from one another through our platform, EMMI (Experimentation Meets Machine Intelligence), which powers iterative cycles of molecular design and wet-lab experimentation. This approach rapidly improves our understanding of biochemical interactions and guides the next generation of discoveries. Our teams support both an internal immunology pipeline and partnerships across a broad range of therapeutic areas.

The work here is highly collaborative, fast-moving, and grounded in the belief that breakthroughs happen when strong science, thoughtful technology, and great people work closely together.

About the Role

Terray Therapeutics is seeking a motivated, creative, and experienced Technical Operations Manager/Senior Manager. As an integral member of our Operations team, you will support a variety of workstreams including technical project management, strategic operations, site management, and high-impact ad hoc projects. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record of excellence and the ability to deliver in a self-directed, entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

• Technical Project Management (50%): Support R&D efforts to ensure best-in-class execution. Act as the technical facilitator between multiple groups, distilling requirements and working with project leads and group managers to meet project deliverables.
• Strategic Operations (20%): Support the company across various operational initiatives, including inventory management, financial modeling, and site improvements.
• Facility Management (15%): Ensure the maintenance of a world-class and safe workplace.
• Continuous Improvement & Ad Hoc Projects (15%): Lead continuous improvement projects that contribute to different company objectives.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Technical Project Management and Operational Excellence, or similar experience in a high-growth organization.
• Education in chemistry, biology, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direction across concurrent projects.
• A strong work ethic and impeccable integrity.
• Sound judgment and keen attention to detail.
• Experience in a startup or ambiguous, fast-changing environment.
• Ability to work well under timelines to deliver results.
• Responsive and clear written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Participation in the Company’s stock option plan.
• 3% retirement safe harbor contribution.
• Fully paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees, spouses, partners, and families.
• Above-market life insurance and disability coverage.
• Additional benefits benchmarked at the top of the Southern California market, designed to provide meaningful support across every stage of life.

Pay

• Manager level: $133,500 - $172,000 annually.
• Senior Manager level: $160,000 - $194,000 annually.

Terray’s salary ranges are designed to be competitive and are benchmarked against market base salary plus bonus within our industry and market. Pay is aligned to role scope, skill level, and impact.