Applied Science Operations Lead , Fauna
Amazon.com Services LLC•3d ago
United StatesOnsiteFull-timeMid Level5+ yrs exp
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- We are seeking an Applied Science Operations Lead to serve as a strategic partner to the Director of Applied Science. This is a high-agency role at the intersection of science strategy and operational excellence. You will shape how our Applied Science organization structures its research portfolio, allocates resources across workstreams
- delivers on its most ambitious goals. This is not a coordination role. You will independently identify the highest-leverage problems facing the science organization, develop frameworks for solving them
- drive outcomes. You will co-author the science strategy, build the operational rhythms that keep the organization focused
- represent Applied Science to cross-functional partners. The right candidate brings deep scientific fluency, strong judgment about where to invest
- the operational instincts to turn strategy into execution. Key job responsibilities - Structure and manage the Applied Science portfolio — ensure workstreams are well-defined, resourced
- progressing. Identify gaps, redundancies
- reallocation opportunities across the research agenda. - Serve as a thought partner to the Director of Applied Science on research direction, hiring priorities, investment tradeoffs
- organizational design. - Author key documents — science strategy narratives, investment cases, org-level roadmaps
- leadership updates. These are persuasive artifacts that shape decisions, not status reports. - Design and own the cadences that keep the science org aligned — planning cycles, review forums, cross-team syncs. Own the structure, not just the logistics. - Act as the primary interface between Applied Science and partner organizations (hardware, product, program). Ensure science priorities are understood and cross-org dependencies are managed. - Lead high-priority org-level initiatives — new team formation, process redesign, strategic pivots — that require dedicated attention and independent judgment. About the team Structure and manage the Applied Science portfolio — ensure workstreams are well-defined, resourced
- progressing. Identify gaps, redundancies
- reallocation opportunities across the research agenda. Serve as a thought partner to the Director of Applied Science on research direction, hiring priorities, investment tradeoffs
- organizational design. Author key documents — science strategy narratives, investment cases, org-level roadmaps
- leadership updates. These are persuasive artifacts that shape decisions, not status reports. Design and own the cadences that keep the science org aligned — planning cycles, review forums, cross-team syncs. Own the structure, not just the logistics. Act as the primary interface between Applied Science and partner organizations (hardware, product, program). Ensure science priorities are understood and cross-org dependencies are managed. Lead high-priority org-level initiatives — new team formation, process redesign, strategic pivots — that require dedicated attention and independent judgment.
- Master's degree in Engineering, Technology, Science, Operations Research, Robotics, Mathematics
- PhD - 5+ years of experience leading complex technical efforts — whether as a PI running a research lab, a startup CTO or technical co-founder, leading multi-institution collaborations, managing a research program
- in an industry science/strategy role - Demonstrated ability to operate with high autonomy — setting direction, making resource allocation decisions
- driving outcomes without close oversight - Strong written communication — experience authoring research proposals, strategy documents, investor materials
- technical narratives that secured funding, alignment
- organizational commitment - Experience managing competing priorities across multiple concurrent projects or research thrusts
- Experience communicating across technical and non-technical audiences, including executive level stakeholders or clients - Experience as a professor, research group leader
- startup CTO/technical co-founder — roles that require simultaneously setting technical vision, managing people and resources
- communicating to diverse stakeholders - Experience translating a broad research vision into a structured portfolio with milestones, decision points
- resource plans - Background in robotics, embodied AI
- a closely adjacent field - Track record of building operational processes for a research group — hiring pipelines, review cadences, planning cycles
- collaboration structures - Familiarity with industry R&D environments, particularly the tradeoffs between research exploration and product timelines Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability
- other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications
- location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off
- parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . USA, NY, New York - 197,900.00 - 267,800.00 USD annually
Required skills
EngineeringTechnologyOperations ResearchRoboticsMathematicsAI