Job Title: Global Operations Lead
Location: San Francisco
Type: Full-Time (on-site)
Coherence Neuro is a highly interdisciplinary neurotechnology company solving some of the most challenging biological and medical problems that remain unmet. Our goal is to develop technologies that significantly increase the quality and length of life for those with debilitating cancers in the brain and body. We are backed by leading global investors like Founders Fund and the OpenAI Startup fund, and are scaling our team across multiple sites to bring our products to those who need it as quickly and safely as possible. If you're driven to push the boundaries of engineering and science and want to help build something that genuinely changes lives, we want to hear from you. We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to join us in our mission. Learn about our team **here.**
We are seeking a Global Operations Lead to build and run the operational foundation of Coherence. As we move our implantable therapies toward the clinic and scale our research, engineering, and manufacturing, this role will make sure the company operates smoothly, compliantly, and at pace across every site and jurisdiction.
You will own global entity operations, insurance, compliance, contracts, procurement, logistics, and site strategy. You will work closely with Finance, Quality, Clinical, Regulatory and Operational teams. This is a high-impact role for a diligent operator who enjoys building systems from the ground up, thrives on variety, and wants to help bring life-changing medical technology to patients. Ultimately, if you derive pleasure from turning chaos into order, you might be the right fit!
Responsibilities include:
- Manage day-to-day operations of the company's UK, Aus and US entities, including statutory filings, banking, and corporate records, in partnership with legal counsel and Finance
- Establish a consistent global operating model, covering policies, approval authorities, and operating cadence, and support set-up of new entities and sites as we expand
- Serve as the primary operational partner to legal counsel on corporate/commercial, and compliance matters across all jurisdictions
- Own the global insurance program, including D&O, product and clinical trial liability, property, travel, and cyber, covering renewals, broker relationships, and claims
- Build and maintain the operational compliance program with Legal, covering export controls, sanctions, anti-bribery, and data protection, and keep leadership informed of relevant legal and regulatory changes
- Maintain audit-ready records of contracts, policies, and compliance documentation to support internal and external audits
- Manage the contract lifecycle for operational and commercial agreements, from drafting and legal review through negotiation, execution, and renewals
- Own company-wide procurement policy, approval workflows, and vendor management, working with Quality to make sure supplier onboarding meets our quality management system requirements
- Manage international shipping of components, prototypes, and investigational devices, including customs and import/export documentation, in partnership with various internal departments
- Own the global site portfolio, including leases, landlord relationships, and capacity planning, working with site and laboratory operations leads
- Program-manage capital projects and site expansions, including build-out of new manufacturing facilities
- Oversee operational finance processes with Finance, including accounts payable, expenses, intercompany invoicing, budget tracking, and R&D tax credit documentation