Strategy & Operations Lead — Biotech Scale-Up (Equity)

Neion Bio; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Neion Bio is seeking an exceptional Strategy & Operations Lead to work directly with the CEO and leadership team. You will help build, operate, and scale the company across strategy, operations, fundraising, partnerships, and hiring.

This role requires moving fluidly between strategic thinking and hands-on execution, including building models, preparing board materials, coordinating cross-functional projects, and driving priorities in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in strategy, operations, or related roles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and tight timelines.
• Experience building financial models, operating models, dashboards, or internal planning systems.
• Ability to own projects and drive them forward independently in a fast-paced startup.
• Biotech or life sciences background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner directly with the CEO on strategy, priorities, fundraising, BD, and org planning.
• Drive high-priority strategic initiatives from concept through execution.
• Translate goals into operating plans, milestones, budgets, dashboards, and accountability systems.
• Prepare investor, board, partner, government, and other external materials.
• Support fundraising processes, including diligence materials, data rooms, and financial models.
• Help manage business operations, including budgeting, vendor coordination, and hiring processes.
• Conduct market, regulatory, and strategic analyses to inform priorities.
• Serve as a trusted thought partner for the CEO and executive team.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Financial modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Neion Bio is seeking an exceptional Strategy & Operations Lead to work directly with the CEO and leadership team. You will help build, operate, and scale the company across strategy, operations, fundraising, partnerships, and hiring.

This role requires moving fluidly between strategic thinking and hands-on execution, including building models, preparing board materials, coordinating cross-functional projects, and driving priorities in a fast-paced startup environment.