adaptyv - Head of UK Operations

• You have built something from zero before. Ideally you have launched a new site, geography, business unit, or physical operation for a fast-growing company. Experience with labs, clinics, manufacturing, hardware, or other infrastructure-heavy businesses is particularly relevant. • You are an exceptional generalist. You can move comfortably between property, finance, legal, hiring, customers, and operations. You do not need to be the expert in every room, but you learn quickly, ask the right questions, and know when specialist input matters. • You get things over the line. You negotiate well, make decisions, follow up, and keep complex projects moving. • You operate with a high degree of ownership. You do not need a predefined process or someone telling you what comes next. You figure out what needs to happen and make it happen. • You have a strong life-sciences background. A degree and/or professional experience in the life sciences is highly preferred. You will be building a lab, hiring scientists, working with biotech customers, and negotiating with lab landlords and instrument vendors, so familiarity with the industry matters. • You use AI as part of how you work. We use tools like Claude Code and our own software throughout Adaptyv, including in operations. We expect you to be comfortable using AI to move faster and do better work. • You are in London. This is a hands-on, on-site role. You are already based there or ready to move. • Location: London, UK — on-site • Type: Full-time • Start: As soon as possible • Target lab opening: 2026 • Application deadline • We are reviewing applicants on a rolling basis.