Strategic Operations Lead, Generative Biology

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Travel allowance

Bonus

Enhanced holiday pay

Pension

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Private Medical Insurance

Hospital Cash Plan

Therapy Services

Perk Box

Electric Car Scheme

Job summary

A pioneering research institute in Oxford seeks an experienced Operations Manager to support its COO in driving strategic growth. You will design processes, manage projects, and work closely with stakeholders to ensure operational excellence. This role requires strong project management and coordination skills, a degree in a relevant field, and ideally experience in a fast-paced environment. Benefiting from competitive salary and comprehensive perks, this is an opportunity to play a vital role in world-class research.

Qualifications

• Experience in operational roles within fast-paced environments.
• Proactive ownership of problem-solving across projects.
• Experience in finance and/or venture capital is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the COO in strategic scaling of GBI.
• Design, document, and implement business operations processes.
• Provide project management office (PMO) support.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Act as a point of contact for operational problem-solving.
• Support strategic initiatives led by the COO.
• Contribute to GBI's organisational strategy.
• Manage relationships with external collaborators.
• Coordinate operational functions for new spin-out companies.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Degree in life sciences, business operations or project management

Job description

A pioneering research institute in Oxford seeks an experienced Operations Manager to support its COO in driving strategic growth. You will design processes, manage projects, and work closely with stakeholders to ensure operational excellence. This role requires strong project management and coordination skills, a degree in a relevant field, and ideally experience in a fast-paced environment. Benefiting from competitive salary and comprehensive perks, this is an opportunity to play a vital role in world-class research.