Head of Operations

About the role: Bioptimus mission is to accelerate biomedical innovation, by building the reference foundation model of biology that will unlock AI superpowers to the biomedical ecosystem. Bioptimus is a well-funded and fast-growing start-up headquartered in Paris, incorporated in October 2023. As the Head of Operations, you will play a critical role in supporting and scaling our operations and ensuring operational excellence across all departments. You will work closely with the co-founders and other senior leaders to develop and implement the organisation, processes and activities that will fuel the company growth and success. In particular, you will: Support Growth & Delivery Support the creation of the roadmap & resource allocation Anticipate investments, organisational changes and resources needed Support the delivery of the models & products Oversee key contracts and relations with customers, vendors, partners and other stakeholders Coordinate corporate functions (realised in-house or provided by external partners) Talent & Culture Organise talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies to build a world-class team. Organise rituals, process, tooling Organise internal seminars / offsites Performance reporting & Stakeholder communication Serve as the liaison with the board, ensuring clear communication and alignment on company objectives Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for operational success Report on operational performance to the CEO and Board of Directors Support Fundraising activities Risk Management and Compliance: Oversee risk management strategies, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements Implement robust systems for managing operational risks About you Required qualifications / experience: Master Degree in Business or Science (or equivalent experience) Experience in a fast-paced, high stake environment (startup, strategy consulting etc) with a proven track record in scaling operations Familiarity with all business functions including Strategy, HR, Finance, Legal and IT Excellent leadership and people management skills Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities Strong communication and interpersonal skills A ‘team-first’ kind of attitude Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment Be fun to work with Ways to standout: The following are not necessarily required, but would be a plus: Understanding of AI technologies Understanding the biomedical ecosystem Previous experience in a high growth, VC backed company International and multicultural work experience #J-18808-Ljbffr