Senior Manager, Strategy & Business Operations

Helix; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Flexible PTO

Remote options for many roles

Job summary

A leading population genomics company is seeking a Senior Manager in Strategy & Business Operations. This role focuses on driving strategic initiatives, collaborating closely with leadership, and optimizing business operations in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a BA or BS degree, 6-8 years in consulting or business operations, and strong problem-solving skills. This position comes with competitive compensation that reflects the impact of your work.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience in consulting, business operations, corporate strategy, or similar.
• Experience in health tech industry preferred.
• Ability to operate autonomously and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and implement new strategic initiatives.
• Provide strategic insight to complex cross-functional efforts.
• Establish, track, and report on KPIs.

Skills

Consulting

Business operations

Strategic problem-solving

Communication

Data analysis

Education

BA or BS degree

Tools

G Suite

Tableau

Job description

You + Helix

Helix is a place where innovators and doers gather in order to drive significant progress in population genomics. We have come together to work at the intersection of clinical care, research, and genomics.

If you’re excited by the idea of making a meaningful impact and joining a team where we pride ourselves on driving innovation through fostering an environment with an emphasis on empowering one another to grow, Helix might be the place for you!

Helix + The World

Helix is the leading population genomics company. Helix enables health systems, public health organizations and life science companies to accelerate the integration of genomic data into patient care and public health decision making.

We are continuing to scale our world-class team to support our dedication to empowering every person to improve their life through DNA.

Helix + Transparency

At Helix, we value transparency. You will find the expected compensation, interview process, what to anticipate during onboarding, and your first 90 days listed in the job description for all Helix roles.

What is special about this role:

The Strategy & Business Operations team is the swiss-army knife of Helix. We help define, scope, and operationalize critical initiatives across the business. As part of a small team that works closely with the leadership team, you will be at the center of the inner workings of how a company makes both strategic and operational decisions to help bring a shared vision to life. You will get your hands dirty across multiple functional areas – from Business Development and Finance, to Product and Science, and more. This is a great opportunity for a self-starter with a strong foundation in healthcare, is energized by the unknown, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

As a Senior Manager, Strategy & Business Operations you will:

• Work closely with the leadership team to identify, develop, and implement new strategic initiatives to support business needs
• Provide strategic insight to complex, cross-functional efforts to ensure alignment with short-term and long-term company goals
• Spearhead the development and execution against detailed project plans to drive successful launches, both internal and external
• Establish, track, and report on KPIs to measure the success of strategic initiatives
• Leverage data and business insights to pinpoint operational needs and recommend process improvements
• Support the evaluation of strategic opportunities to accelerate the business (e.g., strategic partnerships, acquisitions, etc.)
• Conduct market research to validate hypotheses and identify opportunities for company growth
• Contribute to the development of Board meeting materials, and investor presentations as needed
• Always be where the fire is hottest – jump in to help solve the most critical challenges

About you:

• BA or BS degree
• 6–8 years of experience in consulting, business operations, corporate strategy, product management, or similar role at a high-growth startup; experience in health tech industry preferred

• Proven track record of delivering results, even when outside past expertise

• Strategic, structured problem-solver who can break down ambiguous asks into concrete plans

• Ability to operate autonomously and influence stakeholders at all levels

• Capable of owning the details, while still keeping the big picture in mind

• Adaptable to shifting priorities, but can bring stability to a dynamic environment

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to tell a story focused on insights and data, not just a summary of data alone
• Highly proficient with G Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides), macOS

Pluses:

• Experience building Tableau dashboards
• Experience working with health systems
• Familiarity with genomics

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For more information or to make an accommodation request reach out to [e-mail].

Expected Interview Process:

1) Recruiter Screen 2) Manager Screen/Tech Screen 3) Virtual Onsite and Presentation4) Offer

Expected Pay For This Role:

There are 3 distinct parts to your Helix offer: 1) Base Salary 2) Annual Bonus 3) Equity

Expected Helix Base: $128,000 - $170,000

Expected Helix Discretionary Annual Bonus: 15% of your annual salary

Equity: We offer generous equity at Helix. If you receive a Helix offer your recruiter will book dedicated time with you to educate you on our equity model.

The salary range above is our reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role across US locations. Actual starting pay will be based on non-discriminatory job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about your specific work location salary range during the hiring process.

Aside from working alongside brilliant, dedicated, passionate, down-to-earth, curious, warm, and thoughtful people, we also provide great benefits:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance with Date of Hire eligibility
• Above average employer paid premium coverage
• 12 weeks Helix Paid Parental Leave option
• 401(k) with employer matching of up to 3% and 100% Vesting on the Date of Hire
• Comprehensive Well-Being Benefits
• 18 well-being programs covering financial, legal and wellness solutions
• Flexible PTO
• Remote options for many roles and a home office stipend

What To Expect During Your Onboarding Week:

We want to make sure your first week is spent learning the foundations. You will be invited to live orientation sessions and spend time with your hiring manager developing your individual roadmap to success. This experience will include sessions that cover your benefits, security & privacy training, an introduction to the OKR framework used at Helix and our communication tools and norms.

What To Expect During Your First 90 days:

First 30 days: you’ll spend time learning the Helix way, completing training and onboarding for your roles, and getting introduced to your team and relevant stakeholders. You’ll also gain a deeper understanding of our customers, our products, the impact we make in the lives of our communities, and how to thrive at Helix through participation in Helix U.

Day 30 - 60: you’ll spend time contributing to projects, deeply familiarizing yourself with team and company processes, and developing a deeper understanding of Helix’s products, services and capabilities.

Day 60 - 90: you’ll build your OKRs with your manager, start to take ownership of projects and initiatives on your team, and begin to demonstrate your impact on the Helix mission.

Helix is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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