Operations Associate / Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Stealth NewCo is developing next-generation extrahepatic delivery platforms for oligonucleotide therapeutics. We are seeking an Operations Associate / Manager to help run the day-to-day operations of our growing biotechnology company. This is a broad, hands-on role primarily supporting our Cambridge, MA office and laboratory, as well as coordination with our team in China.

Reporting to the COO, this Kendall Square-based role requires an onsite presence of at least four days per week. The position will focus on business and team operations, including meeting scheduling, project management, and recurring workflows across finance, contracts, HR, and IT, while also supporting lab and facilities operations, inventory, vendors, and special projects.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive, resourceful, and exceptionally organized professional who enjoys solving problems, creating structure, and keeping a fast-moving team running smoothly. The successful candidate will work closely with the COO, CEO, and scientific team, take ownership of key operational processes, and help shape the company as it grows. Life sciences experience is required, ideally in an early-stage biotechnology company.

Responsibilities

Business Operations & Strategic Coordination

• Manage day-to-day office operations, including meeting scheduling and room reservations, coordinating across the U.S. and China teams
• Facilitate company meetings, operational rhythms, and cross-functional follow-up, helping drive accountability, execution, and progress against company priorities
• Serve as a trusted operational resource for employees, helping identify, troubleshoot, and appropriately escalate day-to-day issues while proactively addressing obstacles and ensuring teams have the resources they need to be successful

Facilities, Lab & IT Operations Support

• Manage relationships with key operational partners, including facilities, IT, and other service vendors, while identifying opportunities to improve workflows, services, and efficiency
• Manage software administration, employee technology, workspace logistics, and operational onboarding/offboarding activities
• Partner with scientific teams to coordinate laboratory support activities, including equipment maintenance, vendor scheduling, asset tracking, and equipment documentation

Finance & Legal Workflows; Strategic Projects

• Manage purchasing and invoice workflows, including purchase orders, vendor onboarding, payment coordination, expense tracking, forecasting support, and cost allocations
• Oversee contract workflows among scientists, finance, legal, and vendors, tracking agreements from initial request through signature, renewal, and expiration
• Lead high-impact operational and cross-functional projects, improve recurring processes, and help build scalable systems as the company grows

Qualifications & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business, operations, or a related field
• 3-6 years of experience in operations, administration, project management, or a similar role, within a biotechnology or life sciences company
• Experience working in a cross-border U.S.-China environment and coordinating across time zones and cultures
• Strongly preferred: Bilingual fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese
• Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn, with a willingness to take on new challenges and expand responsibilities as the organization grows
• Thoughtful and solutions-oriented, with the judgment to navigate ambiguity, balance competing needs, and identify when issues should be escalated
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, maintain attention to detail, and consistently follow through on commitments
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a natural ability to build trust, develop relationships, and work effectively across diverse teams and personalities
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment where priorities evolve and no two days look exactly the same
• Proficiency with modern workplace technologies and a demonstrated ability to quickly learn new systems, software platforms, and emerging tools, including AI-enabled solutions that improve productivity and efficiency
• Ability to work onsite in Kendall Square at least four days per week

The salary range for this position is $X to $X. The final salary offered will depend on several factors, which may include, but is not limited to relevant years of experience, educational background, and geography. 

 

 

 

FOR WHEN WE UNBLIND - Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

The final salary offered will depend on several factors, which may include, but is not limited to relevant years of experience, educational background, and geography. Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability. Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program. Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation – Unlimited PTO; Sick time – 10 days per calendar year; Holiday pay, including two Company shut downs; Parental Leave – 16 weeks within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child; FMLA; Military Leave. 

Stealth NewCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. 

Please note, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from external agencies or recruiters. Submission of a resume without a prior written agreement does not create any express or implied contract between the Company and the agency. The Company will not pay any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.