As the first operations hire, you will serve as the CEO's right hand, architecting the internal machinery of a high-growth biotech venture. You will transition from high-level strategy to tactical execution, managing everything from global recruiting pipelines and financial modeling to legal compliance and critical partner relationships during the company’s most pivotal growth phase.
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Founding Operations Manager at Anthrogen
Join an elite biotech startup as the first operations hire and work directly alongside the CEO to build the company’s foundational systems. This is a unique 'Founder-in-Training' role designed for someone with a STEM background who wants to master the mechanics of scaling a high-growth venture. From managing global recruiting to navigating complex legal and financial frameworks, you will have total ownership over the operations that turn cutting-edge science into a world-changing business.
About this role
Role overview
About the company
Biotechnology
Anthrogen is a biotechnology startup developing protein foundation models through artificial intelligence and deep learning to design new-to-nature peptides and proteins. Their technology unlocks the ability to generate novel molecular machines with atomic precision, significantly accelerating the discovery of therapies, ultra-efficient catalysts for sustainable manufacturing, and other molecular innovations.
What you'll do
What you will do
- Architect and lead the end-to-end recruiting engine to attract and hire world-class technical and scientific talent.
- Manage complex operational workflows including financial reporting, legal documentation, and product release cycles.
- Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with external partners, vendors, and stakeholders to accelerate development milestones.
Who you are
Who this is a fit for
- Holds a STEM degree (Math, Computer Science, or Biology) from a top-tier institution with a strong analytical foundation.
- Demonstrates a clear entrepreneurial trajectory with the long-term ambition to become a startup founder.
- Possesses the versatile "Swiss Army Knife" skill set required to navigate the ambiguity of an early-stage venture.
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Why this role
Why this role is remarkable
- Direct mentorship and partnership with a seasoned CEO, providing a front-row seat to building a category-defining startup from the ground up.
- High-impact ownership where you define the operational culture, processes, and systems that will scale as the company grows.
- Designed specifically as a "Founder-in-Residence" style pathway for an ambitious individual aiming to launch their own venture in the future.
Jack & Jill
How Jack & Jill work together
I get to know what you’re great at, then find roles you’d never find yourself.Ok, I'll go first. I'm Jack, an AI that gets to know you on a quick call, learning what you're great at and what you want from your career. Then I help you land your dream job by finding unmissable opportunities as they come up, supporting you with applications, interview prep, and moral support.
I recruit from Jack’s network and make the intro when I spot a great match.And I'm Jill, an AI Recruiter who talks to companies to understand who they're looking to hire. Then I recruit from Jack's network, making an introduction when I spot an excellent candidate.
Meet Jack
Jack gets to know what you're great at and what you want next, then searches 15 million jobs daily and helps you discover roles at companies like this.
How does this work?
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If it’s a match and the company wants to meet you, they’ll make the intro. In the meantime, if you’d like, Jack will send you excellent alternatives.