Operations Support Manager, Inari
Genetic crop modification
Job no longer available
Genetic crop modification
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To build a more sustainable global food system for the benefit of farmers, society and the planet.
Role
Who you are
- This position requires a dynamic individual adept at operational coordination, executive support, administrative tasks, timely communication, and addressing challenges efficiently
- 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
Desirable
- Prior startup experience and roles interfacing heavily with product development are a plus
- Familiarity with OKRs is preferred
What the job involves
- 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
- The ideal candidate will seamlessly integrate into our dynamic environments, ensuring excellence in our research and technical endeavors
- 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
Our take
The effects of climate change and a still-swelling global population is ramping up the pressure on the world’s agriculture industry. To stave off a global hunger crisis, cash is being poured into gene editing for the world’s major crops, and Inari is a Unicorn biotech company conducting important work in this field.
Inari applies predictive design, AI, ML and multiplex gene editing to improve yield and resource demand for the world’s largest crops - corn, soybeans, and wheat - which collectively cover over 500 million acres across the American continent. The results so far are impressive: it claims to boost crop yield by up to 20%, and cut water and nitrogen usage for corn by 40%.
Genetic engineering for seeds isn’t a new concept. For example, Monstanto and Sygenta are among the giants who’ve been pioneering in this field since the 1990s. But progress is slow with gene editing, so Inari has been smart to focus on key, lucrative and high-urgency crops. It continues to raise huge amounts of funding to support its development and growth.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
20% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Jan 2025
$144m
LATE VC
Jan 2024
$103m
LATE VC
Total funding: $706.3m
Company HQ
Wellington-Harrington, Cambridge, MA
Leadership
Ponsi Trivisvavet
(CEO)Previously a McKinsey Associate Principal, who then held various senior roles at Syngenta for nearly a decade. Subsequently served as COO at Indigo.
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