Manager, Strategy & Business Operations

Helix•San Mateo, CA

8h•$109,000 - $148,000•Remote

About The Position

At Helix, our mission is simple: to help everyone improve their lives through their DNA. Ready to make a real-world impact with your skills? At Helix, we're transforming healthcare by making genomics a standard of care. We partner with health systems and life science companies to accelerate the integration of genomic data into clinical practice. Join us in building a future where healthcare is personalized, proactive, and powered by genomics. 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.

Requirements

BA or BS degree
4–6 years of experience in consulting, business operations, corporate strategy, 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
Have a knack for learning new things fast
Highly proficient with G Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides), macOS

Nice To Haves

Experience with Tableau, Thoughtspot, Hubspot
Experience working with health systems or payers

Responsibilities

Work closely with the leadership team to identify, develop, and implement high-priority, strategic initiatives
Provide strategic insight to complex, cross-functional efforts to ensure alignment with business priorities
Leverage data and business insights to pinpoint operational needs and recommend process improvements
Spearhead the development and execution against detailed project plans to support successful launches
Conduct market research to validate hypotheses and identify opportunities to accelerate growth
Support the evaluation of strategic opportunities (e.g. partnerships, acquisitions, etc.)
Contribute to the development of Board meeting materials and investor presentations
Act as a key resource in resolving critical and time-sensitive challenges facing the business