Manager Strategy & Operations

Company Overview:

Pangea Bio discovers and develops transformative medicines to treat neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders with large unmet medical need. We deploy AI to discover promising molecules from natural sources with evidence of safety and efficacy in humans based on traditional medicinal use.

Nature offers great potential to uncover novel medicines: 84% of central nervous system and more than 65% of all small molecule therapeutics are nature-inspired, with less than 1% of nature’s small molecules having been mapped and explored.

Our AI discovery engine, PangeAI, enables us to study the therapeutic potential of novel bioactive chemistry from the natural world at scale. In particular, our technology enables us to select therapeutically relevant species, decode their chemical composition, and predict potential activity in the human body, creating a scalable discovery engine to move from plant to hit compound. We use PangeAI to drive discovery of our internal pipeline of therapeutics as well as to support strategic co-discovery partnerships with external partners, delivering high value candidates to drive their product portfolio.

Our team has a successful track record of founding and building neuroscience and technology companies, including: COMPASS Pathways (Nasdaq: CMPS), GW Pharma (sale to Jazz), atai (Nasdaq: ATAI) and Healx. We have offices in London and Berlin.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Strategy & Operations Manager to drive the management and execution of internal and external projects while contributing to research efforts and supporting strategic decision-making. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting execution of key strategic partnerships as well as shaping our platform and business development strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead discovery projects and partnerships from initial scoping to successful deployment, defining project objectives, timelines, budget estimates, and implementation plans while proactively managing risks.
2. Work with a team of engineers, data scientists and R&D scientists to drive our computational discovery programs, working towards delivery of bioactive chemistry to enhance product pipelines.
3. Conduct background research and prepare assessments to inform R&D decisions, including evaluation of therapeutic targets, medicinal plants, compounds, and indications.
4. Contribute to company, project, and R&D strategy, conducting research and formulating insights that inform decisions across a variety of innovative product development and business growth opportunities.
5. Develop clear and impactful communication materials to present project updates, strategic plans, and findings to internal and external stakeholders.
6. Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, serving as the primary point of contact for project-related communications and status updates.
7. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and ensure the successful delivery of initiatives.

Required Experience and Skills:

1. Minimum BSc or BA degree.
2. Experience working in the life sciences/biotech industries.
3. Minimum 3-5 years of work experience, ideally in Management Consulting, Investment Banking, or in a Business Development and/or Strategy role within a life sciences or biotechnology company.
4. Startup or entrepreneurial experience is highly desirable.
5. Experience at the intersection of technology and biotech, such as computational biology, bioinformatics, or data science, is a strong plus.
6. Exceptional project management abilities, with a proven track record of managing complex projects from start to finish.
7. Outstanding written communication and presentation skills in English, with advanced proficiency in PowerPoint.
8. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with engineers, scientists, and business development professionals.
9. Ability to work autonomously, effectively managing tasks and contributing to team goals with minimal supervision.
10. Capable of managing and supporting multiple initiatives simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
11. Direct, client-facing experience in the life sciences or biotechnology industry is strongly preferred.
12. Highly analytical thinker with a self-starter and entrepreneurial mindset, capable of identifying opportunities and driving initiatives independently.

Compensation and Benefits:

This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment, where you will have a significant influence on company strategy and performance. The compensation package will include base salary, options and benefits.

How to Apply:

If interested, please apply via our Bamboo HR system. You must have the right to work either in Germany or the UK to apply for this role.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favorable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

Please note: We are not accepting submissions from Recruitment Agencies for this position – any candidates submitted will not be accepted by or on behalf of Pangea Bio.