Business Operations Manager – BD Operations

Clinical-Stage Biotechnology | Kent / South East England | Hybrid – c.2 days onsite

We are recruiting a Business Operations Manager for a lean clinical-stage biotechnology business at an important stage of its development.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys making complex activity run smoothly behind the scenes. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, taking ownership of the operational detail that supports business development, partnering and wider corporate activity.

It’s not an externally facing deal-origination role. Instead, you’ll make sure agreements progress, actions are followed through, data rooms and documents remain controlled, and day-to-day business processes are handled accurately and efficiently.

Why this opportunity?

• You’ll have broad responsibility and genuine visibility across a small biotechnology organisation, rather than owning one narrow part of a much larger process.
• The remit spans BD operations, contracts, due diligence, document management, finance administration and compliance, giving you exposure to important company activity while allowing experienced senior colleagues to focus on external partnering and strategic priorities.
• As the organisation develops, there may also be scope for the role to broaden into additional operational and onboarding responsibilities.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Coordinating BD and corporate workstreams, actions and follow-ups.
• Managing routine CDAs/NDAs, maintaining accurate contract records and recognising when non-standard points need escalation.
• Maintaining virtual data rooms and coordinating documentation required for due-diligence activity.
• Keeping presentations, corporate materials and supporting documents accurate and under tight version control.
• Managing SharePoint and internal document systems, including appropriate access and permissions.
• Supporting GDPR requirements and relevant contractual considerations when working with international counterparties.
• Supporting invoicing, reconciliation, scheduled payment activity and wider finance administration.
• Keeping operational records organised, current and accessible.
• Managing several workstreams independently in an environment where priorities can move quickly.
• Supporting broader company operations as the business evolves.