Operations Growth Lead

Nanobiosym; Cambridge (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanobiosym is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to own and optimize the company’s operational backbone. You will serve as the CEO’s operational right hand, ensuring systems, logistics, facilities, IT, financial processes, and legal readiness run smoothly to keep leadership focused on strategy.

The role demands accountability, a bias for action, and a proven track record in high-pressure environments. You’ll wear many hats and drive complex, time-sensitive initiatives from start to finish.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, logistics, or related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• 3-7 years of progressive experience in operations, logistics, facility management, or a generalist operational leadership role.
• Proven ability to lead in fast-paced, high-pressure, deadline-driven environments with a track record of delivering results.
• Demonstrated experience managing vendors, budgets, and cross-functional projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational discipline with meticulous attention to detail and follow-through.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interface with leadership, vendors, and legal or financial professionals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel), and familiarity with ERP, procurement, or project management systems.

Responsibilities

• Own and optimize all day-to-day operational workflows across the organization.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve scalable processes and SOPs to support rapid growth.
• Manage multiple concurrent priorities with urgency and precision, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
• Serve as the operational decision-maker when the CEO is focused on external execution and strategy.
• Manage the full vendor lifecycle: sourcing, onboarding, contract negotiation, performance monitoring, and renewals.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all external suppliers and service providers.
• Track purchase orders, delivery timelines, and service-level agreements to ensure accountability.
• Negotiate favorable terms and pricing to maximize operational efficiency and cost savings.
• Oversee all facility operations, including maintenance, safety compliance, and space planning.
• Manage IT setups, upgrades, hardware/software deployments, and coordinate with IT vendors or managed service providers.
• Ensure all physical and digital infrastructure supports smooth, uninterrupted business operations.
• Lead office moves, buildouts, or expansions as needed.
• Manage end-to-end logistics operations, including inventory tracking, warehousing, and distribution coordination.
• Build and maintain structured systems for tracking supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Anticipate operational bottlenecks and proactively develop contingency plans.
• Assist with bookkeeping, invoice processing, purchase order reconciliation, and expense tracking.
• Support audit preparation by organizing financial records, documentation, and compliance materials.
• Coordinate with external accountants and auditors to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Help manage budgets and flag variances or cost overruns to leadership.
• Assist in preparing, organizing, and maintaining legal documents, contracts, NDAs, and corporate filings.
• Support legal review processes and coordinate with outside counsel as needed.
• Ensure organizational compliance with applicable regulations, safety standards, and internal policies.
• Maintain a centralized, well-organized repository for all legal and compliance documentation.
• Lead and support internal projects by tracking milestones, timelines, deliverables, and dependencies.
• Prepare executive summaries, status reports, and operational dashboards for leadership.
• Act as a bridge between departments to ensure alignment and remove roadblocks.

Skills

Leadership

Vendor management

Project management

Strategic thinking

Communication

MS Office / Excel

ERP familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

ERP systems

Project management software

Job description

Nanobiosym is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to own and optimize the company’s operational backbone. You will serve as the CEO’s operational right hand, ensuring systems, logistics, facilities, IT, financial processes, and legal readiness run smoothly to keep leadership focused on strategy.

The role demands accountability, a bias for action, and a proven track record in high-pressure environments. You’ll wear many hats and drive complex, time-sensitive initiatives from start to finish.