Connecticut Innovations

Operations Product Manager

Posted: 1 days ago

Job Description

Are you ready to join Connecticut Innovation’s vibrant community of innovators? Connecticut Innovations (“CI”) is Connecticut’s strategic venture capital arm, and we are passionate about serving our portfolio of 220+ companies across various industries, with strengths in life sciences, technology, and climate tech.Come join Bexorg, Decode the Brain. Reinvent Drug Discovery!Recent funding news: Bexorg Raises $42.5M to Transform CNS Drug Development with World’s First Integrated AI and Whole-Human Brain PlatformAbout BexorgBexorg is a pioneering tech-bio company on a mission to decode the human brain and build a future without brain disease. Founded out of Yale University and headquartered in New Haven, CT, Bexorg combines breakthrough neuroscience, AI, and ethical innovation to revolutionize how therapies for central nervous system disorders are discovered and developed. Our proprietary BrainEx platform enables research on metabolically active whole brains—unlocking insights that traditional models can’t match—and our AI-driven XO Digital engine turns that data into actionable discoveries for drug development. As part of our growing operations team, you’ll help scale these transformative technologies from research to impact, working cross-functionally with scientists, engineers, and partners to bring structure, clarity, and execution excellence to a fast-moving, mission-driven environment. At Bexorg, we value curiosity, integrity, and collaboration—and we’re building a team ready to make the impossible achievable. Role SummaryWe are seeking an Operations Product Manager to help us scale our core operations and build the foundation for long-term growth. This is a unique hybrid role, part product manager, part systems thinker, focused on turning complex operational workflows into scalable, measurable 'products.' You’ll work directly with the Sr. Director of Operations to design and improve key processes across surgery, perfusion, lab, and procurement; drive execution of cross-functional initiatives; implement data visibility and quality management systems; and prepare the operations function to scale 5× over the next 24 months. Key Responsibilities: Process Design & Optimization: Map, document, and continuously improve end-to-end operational workflows (procurement → surgery → lab → shipping). Cross-Functional Program Management: Lead projects that span multiple teams and ensure timely, high-quality execution. Systems & Tools Implementation: Identify and deploy workflow and analytics tools that enable scalability, visibility, and accountability. Data & Metrics: Establish KPIs and dashboards that measure throughput, cycle time, quality, and performance across operations. Quality & Continuous Improvement: Partner with Quality and Lab leads to embed QMS principles and SOP discipline into daily operations. Strategic Partnering: Work alongside the Sr. Director of Operations on OKRs, capacity planning, and strategic initiatives. Qualifications 3–5+ years in product management, program management, or operational excellence roles — ideally in biotech, healthcare, logistics, or another complex systems environment. Proven experience managing cross-functional initiatives and process improvement projects. PreferencesFamiliarity with quality management systems (QMS), lab or biomedical operations, or supply chain process design. Experience in a high-growth or startup environment. Why Join Us Be at the center of a mission-driven company shaping the future of neuroscience and biomedical operations. Play a pivotal role in scaling our operations 5× over the next two years. Build systems, teams, and habits that will define how we scale for years to come. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERConnecticut Innovations and its portfolio companies are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We have strict wage minimums, generous benefits, and personal leave policies. Our goal is to provide safe, rewarding, and empowering work environments for all who interact with our company and/or portfolio companies.

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