Senior Manager, Lab Operations
Function Health
Operations
United States · Remote
Posted on Jun 14, 2025
Senior Manager, Lab Operations
US - Remote
Operations
Remote
Full-time
Company Overview:
Function was founded with a singular focus: empower you to live 100 healthy years. We’re doing that by using the best available technology to make sure people don't suffer or die a preventable death. Function has been recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024 and is venture-backed by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z).
Hundreds of thousands of members have joined Function to take control of their health. We are growing our team and seeking out world-class talent that deeply believes in our mission to positively impact global health and have a relentless bias toward action and a growth mindset. Function fosters a collaborative and dynamic environment where, every day, we are building the future.
Role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and passionate Senior Manager, Lab Ops to join our rapidly growing consumer health tech startup. This role is critical to ensuring the smooth, scalable execution of our lab partnerships and directly impacts the quality and reliability of our member experience. The ideal candidate is both strategic and execution-oriented, with a strong grasp of operational best practices, data analysis, and stakeholder management.
You’ll oversee the day-to-day performance of our lab operations, own key external relationships, use insights to continuously optimize internal workflows, and collaborate closely with internal teams for productization and experience improvement. This role will also be instrumental in helping us scale lab and testing infrastructure as we grow and expand new partnerships.
The ideal candidate is comfortable working through ambiguity, complex data visualization, meticulous in their attention to detail, self-motivated, resourceful, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment. As an early member of our team, your contributions will play a critical role in shaping the future of our member experience as we scale from currently thousands of members to millions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operational Leadership: Own seamless execution across all existing lab partnerships, ensuring consistent performance, timely issue resolution, and delivery against KPIs.
- Scalability Planning: Proactively identify how to evolve and scale lab operations to support company growth, working cross-functionally to anticipate operational needs.
- New Lab Onboarding: Lead operational ramp-up and process integration for new labs post-handoff from the Strategic Expansion team.
- Relationship Management: Serve as the primary point of contact with our lab partners, building strong, collaborative relationships and maintaining alignment on performance goals.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Product and Engineering teams to shape the productization of lab services and improve member experience based on operational feedback.
- Team Management: Directly manage a Lab Operations Manager and Ops Associate(s), ensuring team alignment, performance tracking, and professional development.
- Data-Driven Process Improvement: Use operational data to identify inefficiencies, surface trends, and implement improvements that enhance turnaround time, service quality, and scalability.
Qualifications/Skills:
- Has 10+ years of experience in operations roles with a proven track record of leading teams and scaling processes in fast-paced environments.
- Experience in healthcare, diagnostics, logistics, or similarly regulated, process-driven fields.
- Strong vendor and relationship management skills, with the ability to own and grow external partnerships.
- Highly data-driven, using metrics and analysis to drive performance and continuous improvement.
- Skilled at balancing long-term strategy with hands-on execution, especially in dynamic, cross-functional settings.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to align teams and drive accountability.
Nice-to-Have Skills and Experiences:
While the core competencies are essential, the following qualifications will distinguish exceptional candidates:
- Start-Up Experience: We highly value individuals with start-up experience, especially former founders or early hires. This experience indicates a versatile skill set and an ability to thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments.
To be a strong fit, you embody our Core Values:
- Ruthless Prioritization:
- We don’t let perfect get in the way of progress.
- We move quickly to drive value, not perfection.
- We prioritize what drives impact.
- We never compromise on standards of excellence.
- Member-First, Always:
- We design and deliver like we’re caring for someone we love.
- We create clear, actionable, human experiences.
- We prioritize responsiveness, peace of mind, and outcomes.
- We empower members with truth, clarity, and care.
- One Team, Moving Fast:
- We are aligned in purpose, prioritization, and speed.
- We gather diverse perspectives to make informed decisions.
- We clear paths for each other and move fast together.
- We communicate clearly and respectfully, rallying around shared goals.
- Radical Ownership, Relentless Execution:
- We don’t just ship—we own outcomes and drive results.
- We act with urgency and precision.
- We anticipate, initiate, and follow through.
- We meet challenges with grit and pragmatism.
- We embrace new tech to deliver better outcomes.
- Mission Over Ego:
- We are ruthlessly aligned to our mission—and leave ego at the door.
- We disagree and commit.
- We don't tolerate politics or withholding information.
- We operate with honesty, transparency, and respect.
- Sustained Integrity in Every Detail:
- We earn trust by obsessing over accuracy, quality, and clarity in everything we do.
- We prioritize clinical precision—data must be right.
- We sweat the details because outcomes depend on them.
Why You'll Love Working With Us:
We value our team at Function and offer a competitive salary and benefits package, flexible working hours, and a dynamic work environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged. If you are a highly motivated and experienced individual who is passionate about using technology to improve people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.
Join the Function Health team and become a part of our mission to revolutionize healthcare. Work with us to make a difference in the lives of thousands, ensuring a healthier future for all. Discover more about us and how we're changing the face of healthcare at Function Health.
At Function, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workforce. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, ancestry, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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