Job Description

Business Operations

• Title of Role: Business Operations
• Location: San Francisco, onsite
• Company Stage of Funding: Seed
• Office Type: Onsite
• Salary: $140K–$200K

We're representing an early-stage, AI-enabled patient recruitment company that is transforming the way clinical trials find and enroll participants. By leveraging cutting-edge artificial intelligence alongside deep expertise in clinical research, our client accelerates timelines for life-changing therapies and helps bring new treatments to patients faster. With a small, dedicated team, every hire plays a crucial role in shaping the company's future.

What You Will Do

• Partner directly with founders and senior leadership to drive strategic initiatives and operational priorities across the business.
• Identify inefficiencies in existing workflows and design scalable processes to support company growth.
• Own and manage key business metrics, reporting frameworks, and internal dashboards to inform decision-making.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects spanning clinical operations, sales, product, and finance.
• Support vendor management, contract negotiations, and external partnerships.
• Build and maintain internal documentation, playbooks, and operating procedures.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to support strategic planning.

Ideal Candidate Background

• 3–6 years of experience in business operations, strategy, management consulting, investment banking, or a similar high-rigor environment.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex, cross-functional projects from initiation to completion.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders.
• Experience operating in a startup or high-growth environment where structure must be created, not followed.

Preferred

• Experience in top-tier strategy consulting, particularly in healthcare or biotech.
• Familiarity with AI systems and modern software products.
• Prior experience in customer-facing roles or managing client relationships.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary for this role ranges from $140,000 to $200,000, commensurate with experience. Additionally, there is an opportunity for equity participation in an early-stage, high-growth company, along with direct exposure to executive leadership and a meaningful influence over company direction.