Senior Manager, Strategy & Business Operations - HELIX : Job Details

New York, NY or San Mateo, CA

You + Helix

Helix is a place where innovators and doers gather in order to drive significant progress in population genomics. We have come together to work at the intersection of clinical care, research, and genomics.

If you're excited by the idea of making a meaningful impact and joining a team where we pride ourselves on driving innovation through fostering an environment with an emphasis on empowering one another to grow, Helix might be the place for you!

What is special about this role:

The Strategy & Business Operations team is the swiss-army knife of Helix. We help define, scope, and operationalize critical initiatives across the business. As part of a small team that works closely with the leadership team, you will be at the center of the inner workings of how a company makes both strategic and operational decisions to help bring a shared vision to life. You will get your hands dirty across multiple functional areas – from Business Development and Finance, to Product and Science, and more. This is a great opportunity for a self-starter with a strong foundation in healthcare, is energized by the unknown, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

As a Senior Manager, Strategy & Business Operations you will:

• Work closely with the leadership team to identify, develop, and implement new strategic initiatives to support business needs
• Provide strategic insight to complex, cross-functional efforts to ensure alignment with short-term and long-term company goals
• Spearhead the development and execution against detailed project plans to drive successful launches, both internal and external
• Establish, track, and report on KPIs to measure the success of strategic initiatives
• Leverage data and business insights to pinpoint operational needs and recommend process improvements
• Support the evaluation of strategic opportunities to accelerate the business (e.g., strategic partnerships, acquisitions, etc.)
• Conduct market research to validate hypotheses and identify opportunities for company growth
• Contribute to the development of Board meeting materials, and investor presentations as needed
• Always be where the fire is hottest – jump in to help solve the most critical challenges

About you:

• BA or BS degree
• 6–8 years of experience in consulting, business operations, corporate strategy, product management, or similar role at a high-growth startup; experience in health tech industry preferred
• Proven track record of delivering results, even when outside past expertise
• Strategic, structured problem-solver who can break down ambiguous asks into concrete plans
• Ability to operate autonomously and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Capable of owning the details, while still keeping the big picture in mind
• Adaptable to shifting priorities, but can bring stability to a dynamic environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to tell a story focused on insights and data, not just a summary of data alone
• Highly proficient with G Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides), macOS

Pluses:

• Experience working with health systems
• Familiarity with genomics

Expected Interview Process:

Expected Pay For This Role:

Expected Helix Base: $128,000 - $170,000

Expected Helix Discretionary Annual Bonus: 15% of your annual salary

Equity: We offer generous equity at Helix. If you receive a Helix offer your recruiter will book dedicated time with you to educate you on our equity model.

What To Expect During Your Onboarding Week:

We want to make sure your first week is spent learning the foundations. You will be invited to live orientation sessions and spend time with your hiring manager developing your individual roadmap to success.

Helix is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.