SandboxAQ

VP of Operations, AI Simulation

United States · Vp

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 78 days ago

LLMsA/B TestingJiraSalesEpicResearchLeadershipCollaborationProblem Solving

About the role

We are seeking a VP of Operations to serve as the operational architect for our AI Simulation business unit at SandboxAQ.
In this role, you will be the operational engine propelling two of our most ambitious divisions centralized under AI Simulation: BioSim (Drug Discovery) and ChemSim (Materials Science).
This is a role for a specialist in scaled execution.

Strategic Business Architect: Provide operational support and leadership to BioSim and ChemSim divisions, running day-to-day business operations including identifying synergies in resource allocation and operationalizing scaling systems.
As a key leader on a growing team your impact will come from your ability to influence and partner with Engineering, Science, and GTM.
Rigorous Resourcing & Capacity Management: Lead the transition from high-growth experimentation to scaled operations by optimizing talent density and capacity across PhDs, SWEs, and GTM specialists.
You will introduce and manage telemetry around human resource capacity allocation across AI Simulation.
You will establish standards for tracking milestones, manage tradeoffs in resource allocation, and communicate effectively across leadership.
You will define the playbook for how we resource and scale these initiatives and identify synergies in resource allocation, orchestration of compute requirements, and go-to-market support of ChemSim and BioSim.
Financial & Technical Stewardship: Manage rigorous trade-off analysis for high-stakes technical investments, ensuring resource allocation is synchronized between divisions and aligned with global revenue triggers.
Diagnose bottlenecks and stuck workflows with a forensic mindset and implement structural fixes to prevent recurrence.
Implement frontier AI and automation technologies to streamline internal workflows, reporting, and track revenue objectives.

ability to translate the needs of Research Scientists and Executives into tactical execution against business requirements.
A "Builder-Operator" mindset with the ability to pivot instantly from deep-dive spreadsheet/Jira analysis to board-level strategic planning.

Experience setting up and scaling new business verticals or startup-within-a-startup units.
A track record of implementing AI/LLM tools to automate internal business functions.
Experience managing global, remote-first teams through significant organizational change.
Proven experience navigating complex B2B sales cycles and technical partnerships with Hyperscalers or global industrial leaders.
Guidance for candidates on using AI Tools in interviews https://www.sandboxaq.com/ai-in-interviews

Competitive base salary, performance-based incentives or bonuses (where applicable), and equity participation.

Work-Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, company-wide seasonal breaks, and support for flexible work arrangements that enable sustainable performance.
Career Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and growth through on-the-job development, cross-functional collaboration, and access to internal learning and development programs.
Service Leadership & Organizational Health: Lead by influence with key partners in Engineering, R&D, Science, GTM, and HR

Opportunities for continuous learning and growth through on-the-job development, cross-functional collaboration, and access to internal learning and development programs.
We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging and respect, where diverse perspectives are actively sought and valued.
Our multidisciplinary environment provides ample opportunity for continuous growth - working alongside humble, empowered, and ambitious colleagues ready to tackle epic challenges.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.
Accommodations: We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in job application procedures for open roles.
If you need such an accommodation, please let a member of our Recruiting team know.
Read: Guidance for candidates on using AI Tools in interviews https://www.sandboxaq.com/ai-in-interviews

ill receive consideration regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status

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