Strategy & Operations Manager

Role

Location:

Waltham, MA

Alloy Therapeutics is seeking a Strategy & Operations Manager to support the Office of the CEO on high-impact strategic initiatives across the company. The role combines strategic analysis, operational execution, market assessment, and M&A support, with an initial focus on CRO+ – Alloy’s strategy to build technology-enabled, data-rich CRO capabilities.

This is a high-visibility, high-ownership role for a candidate who thrives in fast-paced environments and can move seamlessly between strategy and execution.

• Develop strategic analyses, frameworks, and decision tools to support OCEO initiatives
• Identify market opportunities, partnerships, acquisitions, and emerging industry trends
• Drive M&A activities, including diligence, financial modeling, and integration planning
• Translate complex scientific, operational, and financial information into concise, decision-ready insights
• Support execution of strategic priorities, board materials, and executive reporting processes

• Develop strategic analyses, business cases, and decision frameworks to support OCEO initiatives, including CRO+
• Evaluate market trends, customer needs, competitive dynamics, and growth opportunities across biotech and technology-enabled services
• Translate scientific, operational, and financial information into concise, decision-ready insights for executive leadership
• Support strategic planning, OKR tracking, quarterly business reviews, and board-level reporting

• Help operationalize new business initiatives, service offerings, and platform capabilities across the Alloy ecosystem
• Drive execution of high-priority initiatives across Alloy Divisions and Business Development to ensure alignment and timely execution of strategic priorities
• Develop tools, processes, and operating frameworks that improve visibility and decision-making

• Conduct market landscaping and competitive assessments across CROs, diagnostics, AI-enabled biotech, and drug development services
• Support evaluation of partnerships, acquisitions, and strategic investment opportunities
• Assist with diligence, valuation analyses, transaction execution, and integration planning where applicable

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MS, PhD, or equivalent) preferred
• 3–6 years of experience in strategy consulting, biotech strategy, strategic operations, product strategy, venture investing, or related fields
• Strong analytical, communication, and structured problem-solving skills
• Experience managing cross-functional initiatives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution and project ownership
• Familiarity with life sciences, biotech platforms, healthcare, or technology-enabled services business models preferred
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong ownership and execution capabilities

• Experience with AI/ML applications in healthcare or drug development
• Familiarity with CROs, diagnostics, precision medicine, or biopharma R&D workflows
• Exposure to platform-based business models or technology-enabled service organizations
• Experience supporting new business launches, operational scaling, or strategic transformation initiatives

• Competitive base and equity compensation commensurate with level of experience and independence
• 401(k) company match
• Generous personal and family medical, dental and vision benefits with 100% of premiums and deductibles covered
• Company-paid disability (STD, LTD) and life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Family planning support up to $45,000 (e.g., IVF/PGT, adoption, surrogacy, egg retrieval)
• Unlimited PTO and flexible schedules
• Annual stipend for continuing education with a commitment to your career through an individualized professional development plan
• Wellness and extensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including resources for mental wellness

For this role, the estimated annual base salary range is $100,000 to $150,000, with the final offer based on factors such as experience, skills, and alignment with our needs. This role is also eligible for equity compensation.

Alloy Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at  We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.