About the Company

Enhanced Medical Nutrition ("EMN") is a transformational, food-as-medicine start-up that commercializes evidence-based nutrition programs to improve patient experience & outcomes in surgery. Surgical patients are unprepared for the stress of their surgery, which can significantly increase the risk of delayed recovery, complications and even mortality. EMN has developed ENROUTE®, a surgeon-recommended nutrition program to help patients prepare better and recover faster from their surgeries. EMN is a venture-backed, food-as-medicine company led by a team of experienced entrepreneurs, medical professionals, and brand builders

The Role:

As a key member of our team who will be reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) you will: (1) build, operationalize, and lead the project management function from the ground up; (2) serve as a support to the CEO and executive team to drive high-impact, cross-functional projects that align with the company's strategic goals; and (3) translate strategy into action by facilitating communication, alignment, and coordination across departments.

About You

You are a pragmatic, strategic, action-oriented leader with superior interpersonal skills. You collaborate with your clients to define, plan, execute, and deliver projects on-time and on-budget. You are comfortable with ambiguity. You think, communicate, and act strategically while translating strategy into action. You are a champion of data-driven decision-making and drive desired business outcomes. You thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where adaptability, critical thinking, and teamwork are essential to get the job done.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and build project management capabilities within EMN
• Support and collaborate with the executive team to define priorities and success metrics
• Lead high-impact, cross-functional projects from ideation through execution and delivery
• Ensure accountability at both executive and operational levels
• Develop detailed execution plans and timelines, including work-back schedules (e.g., Gantt charts)
• Collaborate with Accounting and Finance to develop, implement, and track project budgets
• Identify execution bottlenecks, including dependencies and risks
• Track project progress to ensure visibility across stakeholders
• Prepare and deliver reports and presentations for the executive team
• Support non-dilutive funding, capital raising, and other ad hoc strategic initiatives as required

Your Skills and Experience

• Superior communication, interpersonal & collaboration skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional projects & execution
  
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced & dynamic work environment
• Nimble in your thinking with the ability to pivot and change gears according to business needs
• Ability to work independently or in a team, with high self-motivation and attention to detail

Your Qualifications:

Must have:

• 4-7 years of experience in project management and/or business operations

• an undergraduate degree in business management or STEM

• proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Prior start-up experience

Nice-to-have:

• PMP certification

• Prior experience building a new capability in a start-up

• Proficiency with project management software (e.g. Click-up, Notion, etc.)
• Previous experience in one or more of the following industries: life sciences, food, food tech or nutrition
  

Our Benefits:

At EMN, we believe employee success translates into the company's overall success. If you are looking for a fun and rewarding career, we look forward to hearing how you can help support EMN’s scale.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and compensation plan

• Competitive healthcare insurance, including medical, dental, paramedical, and vision

• Flat hierarchy, you will be working with the C-suite directly

• Expedited career development

• Hybrid work environment
• Continuous learning opportunities

How to apply:

• For more information, please refer to our company website and apply through our career page at https://www.emn.health/about#careers.