Senior Director, Business Operations

Quantum-Si is pioneering a new generation of technology to create the market of Next Generation Protein Sequencing (NGPS). Similar to Next Generation DNA Sequencing (NGS), which gave us a blueprint of what could happen by studying our DNA, NGPS enables an unbiased view of the proteome through improved scale, resolution, and sensitivity leading to better understanding of disease and improved general health.  

We operate at the intersection of biochemistry, chemistry, hardware, molecular biology, photonics, semiconductor chips, and software with a goal to drive a digital transformation of a $44 billion dollar proteomics market. 

Join us on the journey to transform healthcare, motivated by the idea that the products you work on will change the lives of millions of people around the world.  

QSI is seeking a highly motivated and passionate Head, Business Operations to join our team. This leader will work closely with our leaders to drive key strategic initiatives and business process Implementation across the company. The selected candidate will collaborate with leaders across our company to solve problems and drive value. This position will report directly to the Vice President of Program Management, Strategy and Operations.  

As part of our team, your core responsibilities will be:  

• Support and/or drive implementation of key strategic initiatives for the business 
• Create and maintain systems and processes to streamline business operations, supporting operations, finance and commercial 
• Lead/implement business transformation initiatives critical to the success of the company 
• Partner with Leaders to evaluate evolving operating models across the business, analyzing shifting needs both near and long-term (i.e. build vs. buy analysis, 3PL assessment/implementation, M&A assessment/integration, lead to cash, international operations stand up etc.) 
• Assesses current and future needs of the organization with special projects/analyses, often in partnership with other departments or external consulting groups 
• Support the company’s core planning processes including strategic planning, budget/forecasting, annual operating planning, and goals setting 
• Partners closely with R&D, Commercial, Operations, and Finance 
• Perform other related duties and assignments as required 

Qualifications 

Baseline skills/experiences/attributes: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Life Science required, MBA preferred 
• 15+ years’ of experience in business operations, corporate planning, or strategy 
• 8+ years’ experience in life sciences, medical device, and/or diagnostics industry 
• Knowledge and deep domain experience in strategic and business planning, operational excellence, finance, commercial and operations management 

You Deeply Identify with Core Quantum-Si Values: 

• Team:  We are stronger as a unit and collectively committed to the goal and each other. 
• Accountability:  Be accountable to the goal, the team and yourself. 
• Passion:  We are enthusiastic and dedicated to expanding scientific understanding and its impact. 
• Excellence:  Be aggressive and have a sense of urgency but take pride in each task taken on. 
• Transparency:  We align as an organization and communicate success and challenge. 
• Competitive:  We do not fear but learn from making mistakes.  We play to win! 
• Diversity:  Each individual regardless of role makes a difference and impacts our progress. 

Additional Information 

We offer great perks:  

• Competitive salaried compensation - we value our employees and show it  
• Equity - we want every employee to be a stakeholder 
• Fully covered medical insurance plan along with a generous company sponsored health reimbursement account, and dental & vision coverage - as a health-tech company, we place great worth on our teams’ well-being 
• Company paid life insurance, short term and long term disability 
• Flexible Paid Time Off - personal responsibility for managing our own time, workload and results plus 14 paid holidays inclusive of MLK Day, Juneteenth, Indigenous People’s Day and Veterans Day 
• Parental Leave - we provide a generous 10-week parental leave and additional 6-8 weeks pregnancy related leave for birthing parents 
• Pre-tax commuter benefits - we make your commute more reasonable  
• Free onsite meals  
• 401k plan - we facilitate your retirement goals 

The estimated base salary range for this role based in the United States of America is: $200,000 - $260,000. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, level of the position, an individual’s skills, knowledge and abilities, location where the role is to be performed, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Additionally, all full-time employees are eligible for our discretionary bonus program and equity as part of the compensation package.  

For this role, we provide visa assistance for qualified candidates.   

Quantum-Si does not accept agency resumes. 

Quantum-Si is an E-Verify and equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or Veteran status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.