Vice President Operations

Vice President of Operations

In-Person, South San Francisco, CA

Full Time | $200K-$250K / year | Company Size: 10-20 employees

Vitra Labs is a venture-backed startup in the women’s health space. Our mission is to make fertility care safe, effective, and accessible through hormone-free IVF.

Summary: We are seeking a highly organized and adaptable Vice President of Operations to serve as a central operational hub for the company. This individual will oversee key processes, coordinate cross-functional initiatives, and ensure that budgets and timelines stay aligned with company priorities. They will serve as a connective force between leadership and teams, enabling clarity, accountability, and progress across R&D and corporate functions. The ideal candidate combines strategic judgment with operational excellence — capable of both zooming out to support company planning and diving in to ensure smooth day-to-day execution in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Tasks are complex and require taking initiative, a strong ability to influence, and advanced organizational, project management, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities:

·      Drive strategic decisions to streamline company operations, optimizing workflows and resource allocation to support efficient execution of cross-functional initiatives.

·      Interface with clinical operations to align strategic priorities, ensuring readiness for clinical studies in both U.S. and international markets.

·      Manage company finances, including budget tracking and burn rate oversight, to support informed decision-making and fiscal discipline.

·      Have full accountability and oversight in outsourced operations across accounting/tax, IT, HR, legal/contracting, and related administrative functions, ensuring effective coordination and accountability of external partners.

·      Provide project management support to project leads and executives as needed, driving clarity, progress, and cross-functional coordination on key initiatives. Proactively identify and surface risks or gaps by asking clarifying questions and digging into project details.

·      Contribute to preparation of executive materials (board meeting slides, data room, etc.), participate in investor meetings when needed.

·      Manage meetings, including agenda preparation, meeting facilitation, and documentation.

Qualifications:

·      Bachelor’s degree (life sciences field is preferred).

·      10-15 years of relevant experience working in operations or strategic planning in the biotech, pharma, or medical device industry. Experience in a project management capacity (either internally or at a consulting firm) is also preferred.

·      Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and improve company-wide processes. Autonomy in judgment in decision-making and project management, and strong understanding of cross-functional collaboration (able to work fluidly across scientific, clinical, and business teams).

·      Excellent verbal and communication skills.

·      Comfortable navigating through ambiguity, and quick at understanding/learning new technologies and skills.

To apply, follow this link: https://app.trinethire.com/companies/336735-vitra-labs-inc/jobs/113565-vice-president-of-operations

Vitra Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity in all forms and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that cultivates mutual respect. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.