About this Launch Operations Lead US role at Neko Health
Mission
Neko is redefining what prevention means, from treating illness when it arrives, to sustaining health before it's ever at risk. Our mission: make data-driven, preventative care accessible to more people, before symptoms appear.
In a single, non-invasive visit under an hour, proprietary technology and direct clinical care combine to deliver personalised, actionable insights. It's a team that thinks in 10x, not 10%. Every role here plays a part in building a world where prevention is the norm, and where your work genuinely helps people live longer, healthier lives.
Role Purpose
We're building something big, and we need someone who can make sure every new clinic we open hits the ground running. As our Launch Manager, you'll be the engine behind every new market launch in the US, owning the end-to-end process from pre-opening readiness to the moment we open our doors. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, sweats the details, and knows how to rally a team around a shared deadline.
This isn't a behind-the-desk job. You'll have real ownership, real visibility, and the satisfaction of seeing something go from an empty space to a fully operational clinic, all because of the work you did. You'll help shape how we scale, influence the playbooks that outlast any single launch, and be a core part of a team that's genuinely changing how people access healthcare.
What You'll Deliver in the First 6–12 Months
Site Readiness & Pre-Launch Execution
Travel to new clinic sites to conduct hands-on installation readiness assessments
Identify and resolve gaps before they become launch-day problems
Serve as the on-the-ground point person during the critical pre-opening window
Technology Setup & Testing
Own end-to-end tech setup at every new location: hardware, software, integrations
Lead comprehensive technology testing prior to external events, ensuring every system is live, stable, and ready for patients
Troubleshoot issues in real time and coordinate with vendors and internal tech teams to resolve them fast
Inventory & Operational Readiness
Coordinate delivery, receipt, and setup of all inventory, supplies, and equipment
Confirm every location is fully stocked and operationally ready before opening day
Partner with operations, procurement, and facilities teams to close gaps
Process Building & Scalability
Develop and continuously improve launch playbooks, trackers, and checklists that can scale with our growth
Document lessons learned after each launch and build them back into the process
Create the systems that make every future opening faster and smoother than the last
Minimum Qualifications
Experience in operations, project management, or a launch/opening role, ideally in healthcare, retail, or a multi-site environment
Exceptional organizational skills. You can manage multiple workstreams, deadlines, and stakeholders without dropping a ball
Strong communicator who can translate complexity into clear action items for any audience
A true can-do attitude: you find solutions, not excuses
Comfort operating in ambiguity and building structure where none exists
Proficiency in project management tools and setting things up from scratch
Willingness and ability to travel frequently. This role requires regular on-site presence at new locations