Jennifer Williams

About Jennifer Williams

Jennifer serves as Chief Operating Officer of NomadX, a life sciences company developing rapid pathogen detection and decontamination technology. She leads company-wide strategy across finance, project management, HR, legal, and marketing. Her focus is building systems that support innovation, align teams, and create investor-ready growth.Before NomadX, Jennifer spent over a decade in investor relations and strategic partnerships roles at RTW Investments, Schonfeld Strategic Advisors, and Folger Hill Asset Management which gives her a unique dual perspective on how investors evaluate and how operators execute.With an Executive MBA in Strategy & Change Management from NYU Stern, Jennifer brings structure and creativity to early-stage environments, helping her teams translate vision into sustainable success.Outside of work Jennifer serves as the Co-Chair of the Springboard at Good Shepherd Services, and acts as a community partner lead at the New York Junior League.Core Strengths: Building scalable processes | Financial strategy | Change leadership | Venture operations | Cross-functional execution | Global expansion

Experience

1. Chief Operating Officer

   Nomadx

   Feb 2024 — Present · New York, NY, US

   NomadX is a life sciences startup developing integrated rapid pathogen detection, decontamination, and food safety solutions for the food, agriculture, and environmental sectors.Founding & Strategic Leadership• Co-founded NomadX and serve as operational lead, building the company from early concept through multi-site, multi-country operations.• Drive enterprise strategy, execution, and scale across finance, operations, HR, legal, partnerships, and commercialization.• Partner closely with CEO and investor to define corporate roadmap, capital milestones, and long-term growth strategy.• Lead international expansion, including entity formation, operations, and team build-out in India alongside U.S. hubs.Finance & Investor Relations• Lead all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and KPI tracking across global entities.• Oversee outsourced accounting firm and monthly close process; ensure accuracy of reporting and compliance.• Develop and present financial dashboards, investor updates, and strategic forecasts.• Partner with leadership on capital allocation and intercompany financial planning.Operations, Legal & Compliance• Oversee site build-outs and operations across six U.S. and India facilities; manage procurement, supply chain, and vendor strategy.• Direct company structuring for tax efficiency and manage IP, licensing, and regulatory affairs.People, Brand & Culture• Lead HR and organizational development including hiring, compensation, benefits, and performance reviews.• Built NomadX’s visual identity, website, and communication.• Foster a collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on scientific rigor, operational excellence, and real-world impact.

Education

• Indiana University - Kelley School of Business

  Marketing & International Studies; Minor in Spanish

  1999 — 2003

• Fashion Institute of Technology

  Interior Design

  2010 — 2012

• NYU Stern School of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Strategy and Change Management