5+ years of experience in operations or program management, preferably in technology or SaaS., Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and a focus on operational excellence., Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences., Proficiency in project management tools like JIRA and experience with process improvements..
Key responsabilities:
Lead critical company tools and oversee the tooling strategy to align with business needs.
Drive alignment with stakeholders to define requirements for cross-functional initiatives.
Facilitate strategic decision-making and prioritize operational initiatives with executives.
Analyze operational systems to identify inefficiencies and implement improvements.
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BenchSci’s vision is to exponentially increase the speed and quality of life-saving research by empowering scientists with the world’s most advanced biomedical artificial intelligence.
Backed by F-Prime, Gradient Ventures (Google’s AI fund), Inovia Capital, and TCV, our platform accelerates science at 16 of the top-20 pharmaceutical companies, and over 4,300 leading research centers worldwide.
We’re a remote-first company recognized for our impact and culture as a Deloitte Tech Fast 50TM, CIX Top 10 Growth, Great Place to Work®, and top-ranked organization on Glassdoor.
We are looking for a Senior Operations Specialist to join our Company Operations team. You will report to the Director of Company Operations.
The Senior Company Operations Specialist is responsible for driving strategic initiatives, ensuring operational efficiency, overseeing reporting, and supporting the company's long-term growth. This role requires close collaboration with all members of the Company Operations team, key stakeholders, and executives across other departments.
BenchSci is a remote-first organization. At this moment, we are welcoming applicants from Canada for this position.
You Will:
Serve as the primary lead for critical company tools (e.g., JIRA) that support complex, cross-functional workflows
Developing and overseeing the tooling strategy and roadmap to ensure alignment with evolving business needs and goals
Acting as the primary systems expert and administrator for the tool
Defining, documenting, and implementing the tooling configuration and functional use cases based on organizational workflows
Leading the implementation, customization, and user enablement of the tool to maximize utilization
Drive alignment with functional stakeholders to define requirements and success criteria for complex, cross-functional initiatives/projects that will optimize our systems and processes
Facilitate strategic decision-making with executives and across departments to prioritize operational initiatives and projects for successful implementation
Drive the execution of strategic initiatives/projects to achieve success criteria by collaborating with consultants and internal stakeholders
Apply systems thinking to analyze existing operational systems, tools, and processes to identify inefficiencies and interdependencies and implement improvements to optimize workflows and enhance overall effectiveness
Collaborate with the Director, Company Operations to prioritize, define, execute, and track operational initiatives and organizational changes
Build and maintain strong relationships with functional leaders and executives across the organization to align on priorities, secure buy-in, and ensure operational challenges are addressed effectively
Contribute to the development of best practices for change management and communication strategies to ensure the successful adoption of new systems, processes, and initiatives
Cultivate a strong understanding and passion for AI to drive the exploration, evaluation, and implementation of innovative solutions
Provide project management and strategic operations support to drive the successful execution of cross-functional initiatives as needed
You Have:
5+ years of progressive experience in operations, program management, or a related role, ideally within technology, SaaS, or a high-growth industry
Proven track record of collaborating with and influencing Cross-Functional stakeholders, Senior Executives, and C-Suite leaders
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information effectively to diverse audiences
Demonstrated success in leading large-scale, high-impact cross-functional initiatives and delivering impactful business outcomes
Demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguous and dynamic environments, effectively prioritizing competing demands and consistently delivering results
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and a focus on operational excellence
Proficiency in Product & Agile Project Management tools: Aha, Dovetail, JIRA or similar
Familiarity with project management processes, tracking, and experience implementing process improvements
Strong organizational and strategic thinking skills with a passion for fostering efficiency and scalability
Required profile
Experience
Spoken language(s):
English
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