Business Operations Manager

Oranda Therapeutics ("Oranda") are building a pan European pharmaceutical company, and this position is amongst our first hires. As our company grows, the Business Operations Manager will serve as the centre of the virtual administrative hub, collaborating with a variety of colleagues at all levels in the organisation working remotely and in other countries. The Business Operations Manager will play a decisive role in the establishment and development of our company processes and procedures during our mission critical early years from start-up to growth. For the right candidate, this role will provide an opportunity to grow the scope and responsibility in line with their ambitions and our company goals. This is a hybrid role with an expectation that up to 50% of work time is spent in the office environment, with UK and European travel expected on up to six occasions per annum. Our office currently located in Whitstable but mobility required as office relocation within 12 months to Canterbury or Ashford is likely. Key responsibilities Reporting to the Founders (CEO and CCO) Project Management Establish project management system that supports seamless communication between internal and external stakeholders. Maintain project documentation, including project plans, schedules, and reports, timelines, to ensure transparency and accountability. Lead coordination of project management across functions ensuring alignment with all legal, compliance and finance governance processes. Contract and Budget Management Lead internal contracting process (working with project owners and external legal support functions) for vendor agreements. Support project owners in monitoring compliance with contractual terms including forecasting, purchase orders, payments, and milestones Support the development and maintenance of governance frameworks and ensure their alignment with legal requirements and our business, and ethical goals. Business Operations Support and coordinate office setup activities (working with internal stakeholders and external vendors for finance, legal, and HR) across HQ and Local Operating Companies (LOCs) Own day to day office management and general administrative duties Own a fast-paced organisational calendar, organising, attending and managing (agenda setting, minute taking, follow up tracking and logistics) key meetings including Board and Executive team meetings Conduct research and compile information to support business operations initiatives and decision‑making processes. Lead planning and execution of internal events Lead the implementation (working with external vendors) of a document management system Assist with the onboarding of new employees in liaison with hiring managers and external consultants. Executive Support Support executive leadership in Company budget tracking, reporting. Plan and execute executive travel itineraries including flights, ground transport, visas, accommodations, and contingency planning. Required Skills, Experience and Education A university degree, preferably in Business, or Life Sciences Experience in project management and/or business operations Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across functions and cultures. Demonstrable ability to build trusted relationships across an organization and externally to facilitate effective collaboration. Experience of working both independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment. Proficiency using Microsoft products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive. SharePoint) Proactive, tenacious and solution‑oriented with the capacity to thrive in the ambiguity of a start‑up company Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Preferred Skills Experience supporting senior executives or leadership teams in a multi‑national organisation. Experience of governance structures and compliance principles in a regulated industry. Familiarity with European affiliate operations, business systems, and internal policy frameworks. Familiarity with project management tools and bookkeeping software eg Xero #J-18808-Ljbffr