Member of Operations Staff, Finance & Business Operations

Edison Scientific•San Francisco, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Edison Scientific builds and deploys AI scientist agents to accelerate science and the development of new medicines. This is the company’s first dedicated finance hire and reports to the Head of Operations. The role will own Edison’s financial operating system, spanning financial modeling, books, compute spend, commercial deals, and day-to-day financial operations. It combines strategic planning with hands-on execution in a fast-growing business with revenue, complex contracts, and evolving product pricing. The role is in person at the company’s San Francisco or New York City office.

Requirements

Typically 4–7 years of experience in operations, finance, consulting, or a similar business-side role.
Strong analytical and financial modeling experience.
Executive-level communication skills.
Comfort working in ambiguity, context-switching, and high-intensity environments.
Actively use AI tools to create leverage across daily work by automating tasks, optimizing workflows, and directing agents where appropriate.
Strong interest in AI for science.
Able to work in person in the San Francisco or New York City office.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a high-growth startup or early-stage company.
Experience in pharma and/or life sciences.

Responsibilities

Own Edison’s books.
Build and maintain the financial model, cash forecast, and runway view.
Report on spend by team, vendor, and program.
Own revenue recognition, invoicing, and collections for pharma and biotech contracts.
Own and simplify the finance stack, including ERP, billing, procurement, and expense systems.
Partner on payroll, benefits, and equity administration.
Support headcount planning and budgeting with each function lead.
Model major commitments, including compute, data acquisition, and facilities.
Support and advise on commercial deals, including pricing, structure, and margin.
Prepare board and investor reporting.

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity.
Full healthcare coverage, with 100% of premiums paid for the employee and dependents.
Yearly new parent stipend and fertility coverage through Carrot.
Mental health support through Rula, an in-network therapist and psychiatrist network.
12 weeks of paid parental leave for maternity, paternity, and adoption.
Yearly employer-funded pet care stipend.
Commuter benefits for pre-tax transit and parking expenses.
401(k) company matching.
$300 quarterly health and wellness benefit.
Lunch on office days and dinner when working late.
Regular team off-sites and company events.