Grant Writer

ABOUT US

You rarely get the chance to change an entire industry. But that's the position we find ourselves in. Join us, and you’ll unleash scientists, accelerate their research and help get cures to patients sooner.

We’ve developed machines to fully automate human cell production - the most manual process in Biotech. Cells are used to discover and develop new drugs, and now they're being used to treat cancer too. Mytos will impact cure development across the board.

We're live in multibillion dollar biotechs on both coasts of the US, and raised $19m to expand into the market faster, and accelerate our development!

We’ve assembled a world-class team to take on this challenge, with ex-Dyson engineers and Nature-published scientists working hand-in-hand. You can learn more about your potential Mytos teammates here: Team

Mytos is backed by Y Combinator, the most successful startup program in the world which produced companies such as AirBnb, Dropbox, and Ginkgo Bioworks.

THE ROLE

We are looking for a high-growth Funding Operations Manager to join our team and drive Mytos’ funding strategy, securing resources to scale innovation in cell culture automation. This is a unique opportunity to operate at the intersection of business, finance, and science, directly contributing to the company’s growth and impact.

We believe in autonomy, and you should expect to own your funding pipeline—from identifying opportunities to writing compelling applications and managing relationships with funders. You’ll report to the Chief of Staff and work closely with technical, commercial, and operational teams to align funding initiatives with Mytos’ strategic goals.

You will also have the opportunity to learn and collaborate across multiple disciplines, from technical grant writing and financial modelling to building relationships with public and private funders across the UK, Europe, and the US.

Core Responsibilities

• Identify Funding Opportunities: Research and track upcoming government, corporate, and private funding opportunities across the UK, Europe, and the US, aligning with company objectives.
• Lead Grant Writing: Work with our technical and business teams to write and submit compelling, technically robust proposals for grants and other non-dilutive funding, managing the submission process end to end.
• Manage Funding Pipeline: Maintain a master calendar to track grant statuses, upcoming opportunities, and deadlines, ensuring timely submissions and efficient processes.
• Identify and Develop Funder Relationships: Identify key stakeholders of funding bodies, and develop relationships between these stakeholders and Mytos’ senior leadership.

Required Skills & Experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for writing persuasive proposals
• Proven track record of securing funding through successful grant applications from both public and private sources, and in building strong funder relationships
• Outstanding project management abilities—you can lead cross-functional teams and juggle multiple deadlines effectively
• Robust analytical capabilities with a strong ability to assess funding opportunities, develop actionable recommendations, and align funding strategies with broader business objectives. Comfortable working with financial models, budgets, and data to inform decisions.
• Startup experience, especially in owning funding operations at a fast-growing company

Desired Qualities

• Educational or career background in biology, biotechnology, or related scientific/technical fields
• In-depth understanding of funding environments across the UK, Europe, and US markets