Operations Support Manager

Number of employees

265

Cambridge, MA, United States

Posted on: 2023-08-31

Category: agritech

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Inari embraces diversity in every aspect of our business to drive innovation and help build a new food system. Our technology matches the complexity of nature to transform seed using predictive design and multiplex gene editing – unlocking the full potential through our SEEDesign™ platform. The result is step-change products that lead to more productive acres and a more sustainable future for the food system. 

About Inari...

Inari is the SEEDesign™ company. We embrace the diversity and complexity of nature in every aspect of our business to drive innovation – to push the boundaries of what is possible. Through our unrivaled technology platform, Inari uses predictive design and advanced multiplex gene editing to develop step-change products. We are taking a nature positive approach to unlock the full potential of seed that will transform the food system. The results will lead to more productive acres delivering value creation for farmers and a more sustainable future for our planet.

Our success is dependent on great minds, collaborating to generate bright ideas and deliver exceptional outcomes.

We have over 270 employees, with research sites in Cambridge, MA (USA) and Ghent (Belgium), as well as a product development site in West Lafayette, IN (USA). We’ve deliberately built a team that brings diversity of thought to all aspects of our business, to generate new ideas, approaches, and ways of operating. And we've intentionally combined experience with potential, bringing agriculture industry experts with the desire to innovate together with bright minds from academia, human therapeutics, software, and consulting. If you want to be part of a diverse and inclusive team developing unique solutions to feed the world while protecting our planet’s natural resources, we’d love to hear from you!

Inari is looking for a dedicated Operations Support Manager who will play a multifaceted role in supporting the day-to-day operational and strategic needs of both the Science Organization and the CIDO Organization. This position requires a dynamic individual adept at operational coordination, executive support, administrative tasks, timely communication, and addressing challenges efficiently. The ideal candidate will seamlessly integrate into our dynamic environments, ensuring excellence in our research and technical endeavors. 

 

You Will... 

  • Oversee the day-to-day operational functions of the Science and CIDO organizations.
  • Support operational aspects of strategy, planning, and execution for both organizations.
  • Coordinate and assist with resource allocation, budgeting, and finance tracking, collaborating with the FP&A teams to ensure projects remain within budget.
  • Prepare, edit, and manage presentations and reports for key stakeholders, including the Inari Leadership Team and Board of Directors
  • For Science and CIDO leadership teams, facilitate strategic and operational meetings, ensuring all prerequisites are met, and agendas are set.
  • Document key points, decisions, and action items during meetings and follow up on their completion.
  • Collaborate effectively with various stakeholders, proactively collecting and aggregating inputs for decisions.

 

You Bring...  

Must have 

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field. STEM degrees preferred.
  • 4+ years of experience in operations, product, engineering, consulting, or project management.
  • Experience in operations coordination or management support, preferably within a research, scientific, or technical environment.
  • Proven ability to manage KPIs and support execution of strategic initiatives.
  • Experience navigating complex organizations, addressing challenges, and refining processes in partnership with senior leaders.
  • Passionate to grow and thrive in a high-paced environment, while dealing with multiple stakeholders. 
  • Exceptional communication, both written and verbal, with strong interpersonal abilities.
  • Proficiency in relevant software or tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, project management software).
  • High integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.

Nice to have 

  • Prior startup experience and roles interfacing heavily with product development are a plus.
  • Familiarity with OKRs is preferred.
     

 

 

FOR U.S. CANDIDATES: Please note that we use the resume you submit with your application during our background check process. To ensure an efficient and accurate background verification, we kindly ask that you carefully review and accurately represent your work history, education and other relevant information on your resume. Any discrepancies or inaccuracies found during the background check may impact your candidacy for the position. 

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