Operations Manager (fully remote)

CK Group are recruiting for an Operations Manager to join an early-stage biotechnology start-up based in Oxford on a permanent basis. This role is fully remote.

The Company:

Our client is an early-stage biotechnology start up combining artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced high-throughput TCR screening techniques to revolutionise the treatment of solid cancers.

Location:

This Operations Manager role is fully remote based. The company themselves are based in Oxford.Operations Manager Role:

You will orchestrate the internal operations amid an exciting period of growth and innovation. Responsibilities of this dynamic role include management of grants, assisting with hiring, preparingR&D tax credit submissions and expanding the lab space. You will also be pivotal in further nourishing the company culture, fostering team cohesion by organising engaging team-building activities.

Your main duties will be:

• Fully managing the company's various Innovate UK grants, including engaging with Innovate UK
• Monitoring officers and accountants, and preparing quarterly update reports to ensure claims are submitted and approved in a timely manner.
• Assisting with hiring, including drafting job descriptions and engaging with recruiters.
• Assisting with lab expansion, including engaging with lab space providers and managing lab expansion and move logistics.

• Preparing R&D tax credit reports, including engaging with accountants and preparing quarterly technical and cost claim reports.

• Organising team building activities.

• Arranging conference attendance.

Your Background:

• Extensive experience in grant management compliance.
• Excellent financial acumen.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• BSc in Biology, Immunology or similar is desired.
• Prior experience in hiring and liaising with external recruiters is desired.
• Prior experience in a multi-faceted operational role is desired.
• Prior experience in an early-stage start up environment is desired.

Apply:

For more information, or to apply for this Operations Manager position please contact Georgia Barnes on 01246 457734 or email gbarnes@ckgroup.co.uk.

Please quote job reference 56752 in all correspondence.

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK