Head of Business Operations

Boston, NH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Manifold Bio is a dynamic biotech company building a pipeline of targeted biologics using a novel in vivo-centric discovery approach. Our drug discovery engine is differentiated by massively parallel screening in vivo from the beginning of our discovery process. This unique platform is powered by a proprietary protein barcoding technology that allows multiplexed protein quantitation at unprecedented scale and sensitivity. We combine this and other high-throughput protein engineering approaches with computational design to create antibody-like drugs and other biologics. Our world-class team of protein engineers biologists and computational scientists are working together to aim the platform at therapeutic opportunities where precise targeting is the key to overcoming clinical challenges.

Position

We are seeking a highly-motivated proactive individual to manage maintain and evolve operations as we grow past 50 people at Manifold Bio. The Head of Business Operations report directly to the CEO and will be responsible for designing and executing operational strategies that enable scientific excellence financial discipline and organizational growth. This role blends strategic planning with hands-on execution across finance legal HR IT facilities and vendor management. We have a strong ownership culture and you will be responsible for empowering and supporting our scientific team to perform cutting-edge R&D. We are on an ambitious mission to redefine therapeutics discovery and operations excellence is crucial. The best candidate will bring thoughtful long-term vision and planning combined with the ability to roll up your sleeves and problem-solve as needed.

Responsibilities

Be a strategic thinker to enable the organization as it scales advise employees navigating essential topics and be a strong collaborator with critical functional partners.
Communicate recommendations and decision-making process to the CEO to enable efficient and optimal operational evolution
Own financial functions (reporting and projections) directly and/or in collaboration with consultants including overseeing financial planning reporting and cash flow management
Partner with CEO and leadership team on annual planning budgeting and OKRs.
Manage vendor contracts procurement and cost controls
Oversee the recruiting function by establishing clear internal alignment on new roles and helping manage and evolve our hiring process.
Own the implementation of performance management and compensation decisions with the aid of consultants as needed
Ensure awareness of and compliance with state and federal regulations related to finance HR and other responsibilities
Manage lab and office infrastructure including space planning and safety compliance
Oversee IT systems and data security in collaboration with external partners

Required Qualifications

Bachelors or Masters and 8 years of experience in operations (biotech / pharma strongly preferred)
Pragmatic and efficient problem solver and decision maker knowing when to roll up your sleeves and when to outsource
Has owned operations responsibilities in a startup of less than 50 people as well as larger organizations
Self-motivated highly organized proactive and able to multitask
Experience creating and implementing new operations procedures and processes
Process-driven and detail-oriented and good at inspiring others to follow procedures
Service-oriented mindset with a love for enabling teams and individuals
Collaborative curious and flexible with strong communication skills both written and oral
Skilled with relevant software tools (Google Drive Powerpoint Excel etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience at a top consulting firm or large biotech/phamra
Background/expertise in financial planning and owning a multi-million dollar budget
Operational experience scaling a biotech startup

If youre excited to own operations at a cutting-edge company that combines DNA and protein multiplexing technologies please reach out to

We value different experiences and ways of thinking and believe the most talented teams are built by bringing together people of diverse cultures genders and backgrounds.

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Manifold Bio is a dynamic biotech company building a pipeline of targeted biologics using a novel in vivo-centric discovery approach. Our drug discovery engine is differentiated by massively parallel screening in vivo from the beginning of our discovery process. This unique platform is powered by a ...