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Amylyx Pharmaceuticals · 7 hours ago

R&D Operations Coordinator

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$74K/yr - $83K/yr

0+ years exp

Amylyx Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage company focused on treating diseases with high unmet needs. They are seeking an R&D Operations Coordinator to provide operational and administrative support to their preclinical R&D team, facilitating study execution and collaboration with external vendors.

BiotechnologyMedicalNeurosciencePharmaceutical

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day operational and administrative support to preclinical scientists, toxicologists, research associates, and bioanalytical staff

Partner with Procurement, Legal, and Finance to support vendor onboarding, contract initiation and life cycle management, purchase orders, and invoice tracking

Support study planning activities through scheduling meetings, coordinating timelines, and tracking key milestones

Assist with organization and maintenance of documentation related to operations of preclinical and toxicology studies, including protocols, reports, contracts, invoices, and key communications

Maintain organized records of vendor agreements, statements of work, and study-related documentation

Support the Senior Director, Preclinical and Translational Sciences with calendar management, meeting preparation, and follow-up actions

Coordinate internal and cross-functional meetings, including agenda preparation and meeting notes when needed

Assist with budget tracking and spend visibility for preclinical and toxicology activities in partnership with Finance and Procurement

Help establish and maintain operational processes, templates, and trackers to support a growing preclinical organization

Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and consistency across preclinical operations and administrative workflows

Qualification

Preclinical researchVendor managementMicrosoft OfficeProcurement processesLinkSquaresNet SuiteOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in life sciences, business, or a related field

0-2 years' experience post degree in a preclinical focused role with external contracts experience

Exposure to preclinical research, toxicology, bioanalytical sciences, or CRO environments, 1-2 years prior experience/exposure. Exposure concurrent with undergraduate work is acceptable

Familiarity with procurement, contracts, or vendor management processes

Proficiency with common business tools such as Microsoft Office

Experience with LinkSquares and/or Net Suite is a plus

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Excellent communication skills and comfort working with both internal teams and external vendors