Head of UK Operations
Core
Build and operate Adaptyv's new UK lab in London as a hub for the protein engineering ecosystem, managing the physical site, team, and local business operations.
Role type
Founding General Manager / Head of UK Operations
Builds
A new automated wet lab facility and the surrounding UK business entity
Domain
Biotechnology / Life Sciences / Automated Laboratory Infrastructure
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
General management, site development, team building, financial operations, customer experience, ecosystem networking, life sciences domain knowledge, AI tool usage
Preferred skills
Experience launching new sites/geographies, lab/clinic/manufacturing operations background
Technologies
AI tools (Claude Code, proprietary software) (via careerplan.io/jobs/ba8b95ed-9d8e-4615-a24f-91aa4c1cf85b-head-of-uk-operations-at-adaptyv)
Responsibilities
Oversee site fit-out, equipment procurement, and permitting; Hire and build the founding UK team; Manage UK entity banking, accounting, payroll, and contracts; Own local customer onboarding and delivery; Develop relationships with landlords, vendors, universities, and partners
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC / Founding Leader