Manager

About Moonlight Bio

Moonlight Bio is a Seattle-based, clinical stage biotech company pioneering the development of cutting-edge cell therapies for the treatment of cancer. Our team is comprised of highly collaborative individuals who are passionate about designing innovative technologies and drug candidates with the potential to transform the lives of cancer patients. Engaging across the full landscape of drug development, Moonlight’s team members are pursuing opportunities in discovery research, component design and screening, preclinical modeling, process and analytical development, translational studies, and partnerships necessary to enable and advance our core technologies. We believe in cultivating a balanced work-life environment that values diversity and inclusivity. 

Roles & Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly motivated Manager to join our team, reporting to the VP of Operations and working on-site in our office and laboratory site in Seattle’s Eastlake neighborhood. This role will support operational strategies and systems to enhance productivity, efficiency, and connectivity across various aspects of the business, working closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be a solution-oriented team player with experience in building operational infrastructure to support day-to-day business execution, improve processes, and enable scalable growth, who has demonstrated organizational excellence, an urgency to solve problems, and a proven capacity for working collaboratively and bridging various functions. 

A typical day may involve the following activities

• Lab Operations: oversee inventory management; coordinate with vendors for instrument maintenance and purchasing, streamline processes to enable efficient lab workflow; support research team leads with internal ELN, protocol, database audits
• Facilities Operations: coordinate facilities maintenance; drive EHS programming
• Business Operations: maintain internal documentation, policies, and procedures supporting Legal, Quality, and HR; support leadership in onboarding, budget tracking, and company-wide initiatives; identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, scalability, and cross-team collaboration
• Information Technology & Data Management: Collaborate with leadership and IT to identify, implement, and manage tools and systems that support efficient data management, data integrity, and data security

We are looking for candidates who possess the following qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences with 7 years of relevant industry experience
• Experience supporting both scientific and corporate teams in a fast-paced, growing environment
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, able to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail and efficient execution
• Experience using large language models in day-to-day work, including writing effective prompts, verifying output accuracy, and applying them to improve efficiency and productivity across workstreams
• Comfortable working hands-on with startup-level ambiguity and systems-building
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated track record of driving operational compliance, excellence, and accountability
• Enthusiasm for creative, solution-oriented thinking and working collaboratively in a team environment

What you should know

• The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $110,000-$140,000 per year. 
• The base pay offered may vary depending on a variety of individualized factors, including the relevance and years of the applicant’s experience, job-related knowledge, skill set, certifications, qualifications, and/or professional licenses held, and market location.
• Full-time employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible for employee benefits including PTO, medical, dental, and vision plans from the first day of employment. Further, Moonlight supports its team members in pursuing certifications and training relevant to their roles. 

At Moonlight Bio, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to characteristics and statuses protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Moonlight Bio will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Join us at Moonlight Bio and contribute to groundbreaking research that has the potential to create innovative and powerful new cancer therapies! With our collaborative, team-centric R&D approach and our dedication to professional development, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives while advancing your career in the dynamic field of cell therapy.

Please apply directly within LinkedIn or submit your resume/CV and cover letter to careers@moonlightbio.us