[Remote] Business Operations

Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ataraxis AI is an AI precision medicine company focused on improving cancer treatment through advanced technology. The Business Operations role involves partnering with leadership on financial planning and business operations while building models and frameworks to drive decision-making and identify growth opportunities. Responsibilities Partner with the Chief of Staff and CEO on financial planning, budgeting, and business operations, providing visibility into company performance and growth opportunities Build the models, dashboards, and KPI frameworks that drive decision-making across the company, identifying opportunities, risks, and areas for improvement Evaluate build-vs-buy decisions through market research, financial analysis, and strategic assessment, delivering clear recommendations to leadership Identify operational bottlenecks and design scalable processes that enable the business to grow efficiently alongside the technology Lead complex, cross-functional special projects from concept to execution (e.g., evaluating new market entry strategies, optimizing customer pipelines, or structuring vendor opportunities) Take ownership of the company’s highest-priority operational challenges, stepping into whatever the business needs as we scale Skills 1-3+ years in strategy consulting, business operations, finance, or other analytical/strategy roles Advanced Excel skills; financial modeling is second nature Comfortable building dashboards and doing lightweight data analysis Strong organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities without dropping anything Clear, concise written communicator; can produce a clean report or memo with minimal editing Thrives in ambiguity; can take an unclear ask and turn it into a finished work product with minimal hand-holding High ownership, low ego no task is beneath you if it moves the company forward Bias for action you move fast, follow through, and default to doing rather than waiting Experience at a startup or early-stage company is a plus Company Overview Ataraxis is an AI precision medicine company transforming cancer diagnostics and patient outcomes through the power of AI. It was founded in 2022, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https//ataraxis.ai. Company H1B Sponsorship Ataraxis AI has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2025. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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