Description
We are looking for a Head of Business Operations to help shape our company's growth.
Company
Bactobio is a young London-based biotechnology company. We use breakthrough technologies in synthetic biology, next-generation sequencing, and machine learning to cultivate the 99% previously unculturable microbes. These microbes constitute the biggest bioresource in life, and our exclusive access allows us to discover novel chemicals that can be applied across a variety of markets.
We are impact driven. Our first goal is therefore to solve the growing antimicrobial resistance crisis through novel antibiotics and stabilise global food security through novel natural biodegradable fungicides.
Role
Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the Chief of Staff, and line managing the People Lead, Finance Manager, Lab Manager, and Office Manager, you will help shape Bactobio’s operational effectiveness and strategy as we continue to grow. We are looking for a self-motivated and highly adaptable individual to make the role their own in a fast-paced environment.
Team
Our Business Development and Operations team is a close-knit group who manages the daily operations and long-term vision of a fast-growing biotechnology company. We run a lean structure with a strong work ownership mindset and collaborate closely to keep the company’s development on track.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Effectiveness:Developing and executing a strategy to scale our systems and processes, ready for Series A and beyond. Planning, monitoring, and analysing key metrics for day-to-day operations to ensure efficient and timely completion of milestones across the company.
- Grants Management: Project managing our grants and preparing grant monitoring visits, establishing and maintaining strong relationships with relevant grant bodies, and supporting grant applications.
- Finance Management:In collaboration with our Finance Manager, overseeing expenses and budgeting to help the company optimise costs and benefits.
- Business Strategy:formulating business strategy with others in the executive team
- Compliance:adhering to the company’s policies and standards, and ensuring that laws and regulations are being followed.
- People Operations:working closely with the People Lead to foster a value-driven, people-focused culture, while maintaining a productive working environment; contribute to recruitment and talent planning from the angle of operational effectiveness and capacity.
- Office Management:leading the expansion of the office space as we approach the series A and overseeing a smooth running of the workspace including occupancy, allocation, improvements, maintenance, and community engagement.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business administration or life sciences (advanced degree in business or life sciences preferred)
- 7+ years experience in startups / operations / strategy / consulting / business development, with at least 3 years in a senior management role
- Familiarity with all business functions including HR, Finance and IT
- Collaborative drive and good team ethic
- A focus on impact, as an individual contributor and by guiding the people around you
- First-class problem-solving and a drive to address new challenges quickly
- Ability to step outside of your comfort zone and adapt to changing priorities
- Excellent written & spoken English
- Strong presentation skills and capabilities with Microsoft Office
- Exceptional project management skills – proven experience in leading strategic initiatives and handling multiple projects simultaneously
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with diverse stakeholders
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a focus on delivering high-quality results
Benefits
- Competitive starting salary + attractive share options package
- The chance to be part of a fun, multicultural, kind, and ambitious crowd that are impact-driven
- Daily access to academic leaders, business leaders, and unicorn founders
- Brand new, modern labs in Central London with dedicated office space, large balconies and 360’ views of the London skyline
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Paid maternity leave (12 weeks) and paternity/new parent leave (6 weeks)
- Up to 2 months of fully paid sick leave
- Flexible start and finish times within the company’s core hours to fit your preferences
- 4 weeks of fully paid sabbatical leave after 5 years of service
- Diverse team of colleagues (check out our website to meet us)
- Weekly team activities including board games, sports activities, and socials on Fridays
- Complimentary snacks, fruits, tea, coffee, soft drinks,...
- Access to 1000s of training courses through Udemy, with an allowance for both personal development and work-related training
- Bike2Work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme offering structured counselling, life and career coaching, legal and financial advice
We are a London-based biotechnology startup using breakthrough technologies in synthetic biology, next-generation sequencing and machine learning to cultivate the 99% of previously unculturable microbes. These microbes constitute the biggest bioresource in life, and our exclusive access allows us to discover novel chemicals that can be applied across a variety of markets.
We are impact-driven. Our first goal is to solve the growing antimicrobial resistance crisis through novel antibiotics and stabilise global food security through novel natural biodegradable fungicides.
