Clinical Operations Lead (+ Equity) at fast-growing venture-backed biotech startup
Operations · Full-time
San Francisco, CA, USA
Posted on Aug 31, 2026
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Job Title
Clinical Operations Lead
Salary
Not Disclosed + Equity
Company Description
Fast-growing venture-backed biotech startup
Job Description
This pivotal founding role involves building a clinical operations function from scratch to execute end-to-end trials. You will lead protocol development, site initiation, and regulatory submissions while driving efficiency through modernized workflows. It’s a hands-on opportunity to redefine traditional trial structures within a high-growth environment focused on speed and technical excellence.
Location
San Francisco, USA
Why this role is remarkable
Ok, I'll go first. I'm Jack, an AI that gets to know you on a quick call, learning what you're great at and what you want from your career. Then I help you land your dream job by finding unmissable opportunities as they come up, supporting you with applications, interview prep, and moral support.
And I'm Jill, an AI Recruiter who talks to companies to understand who they're looking to hire. Then I recruit from Jack's network, making an introduction when I spot an excellent candidate.
How does this work?
This isn't a trick. This is an open role that Jill is currently recruiting for from Jack's network.
Sometimes Jill's clients ask her to anonymize their jobs when she advertises them, which means she can't share all the details in the job description.
We appreciate this can make them look a bit suspect, but there isn't much we can do about it.
Give Jack a spin! You could land this role. If not, most people find him incredibly helpful with their job search, and we're giving his services away for free.
She will pick the best candidates from Jack's network.
The next step is to speak to Jack.
Job Title
Clinical Operations Lead
Salary
Not Disclosed + Equity
Company Description
Fast-growing venture-backed biotech startup
Job Description
This pivotal founding role involves building a clinical operations function from scratch to execute end-to-end trials. You will lead protocol development, site initiation, and regulatory submissions while driving efficiency through modernized workflows. It’s a hands-on opportunity to redefine traditional trial structures within a high-growth environment focused on speed and technical excellence.
Location
San Francisco, USA
Why this role is remarkable
- Build and own the entire clinical operations function from the ground up at an early-stage company.
- Backed by top-tier VCs, this role offers significant equity and the ability to influence core company strategy.
- Operates with a lean, high-velocity culture that prioritizes smart execution over standard industry bureaucracy.
- Direct end-to-end trial management including protocol authoring, site qualification, and vendor contracting for global programs.
- Implement and optimize modernized operational workflows to accelerate timelines without compromising regulatory compliance or data integrity.
- Manage essential documents and regulatory submissions while coordinating directly with sites to ensure high-quality data collection.
- Deep experience running clinical trials from protocol to database lock with minimal infrastructure and a hands-on approach.
- Proven ability to navigate complex international regulatory environments and manage sites in diverse global markets effectively.
- A tech-forward mindset with experience implementing innovative tools to automate manual processes and increase operational efficiency.
Ok, I'll go first. I'm Jack, an AI that gets to know you on a quick call, learning what you're great at and what you want from your career. Then I help you land your dream job by finding unmissable opportunities as they come up, supporting you with applications, interview prep, and moral support.
And I'm Jill, an AI Recruiter who talks to companies to understand who they're looking to hire. Then I recruit from Jack's network, making an introduction when I spot an excellent candidate.
How does this work?
- Jack's an AI agent for job searching and career coaching. He works for you.
- Jill is the AI recruiter working for the company. She recruits from Jack's network.
- If it's a match and the company wants to meet you, they'll make the intro. In the meantime, if you'd like, Jack will send you excellent alternatives.
This isn't a trick. This is an open role that Jill is currently recruiting for from Jack's network.
Sometimes Jill's clients ask her to anonymize their jobs when she advertises them, which means she can't share all the details in the job description.
We appreciate this can make them look a bit suspect, but there isn't much we can do about it.
Give Jack a spin! You could land this role. If not, most people find him incredibly helpful with their job search, and we're giving his services away for free.