Robin T. Grant

About Robin T. Grant

I am a seasoned Executive Business Partner and Operations Leader with over 8 years of experience driving growth and stability within hyper-growth environments; from successful IPOs to multi-billion dollar acquisitions. I specialize in acting as the \"strategic right hand\" to C-level leaders in Biotech, SaaS, and High-Tech.My expertise lies in navigating the complexities of organizational scaling, including the Intellia Therapeutics IPO and the Mendix/Siemens and Mariana/Novartis acquisitions. I thrive in 100% remote environments, where I leverage my background in global operations to ensure seamless communication, culture building, and executive momentum across distributed teams.Core ExpertiseStrategic Operations: IPO Readiness, Acquisition Integration, OKR Management. Remote Leadership: Building high-trust cultures in 100% distributed settings. Executive Bandwidth: Strategic calendar architecture and high-stakes board/investor relations. Cross-Functional Alignment: Bridging gaps between R&D, Finance, and AI teams.I specialize in protecting executive bandwidth during high-stakes transitions. Whether it’s navigating a $100M+ IPO or integrating a startup into a Global Fortune 500 entity, I ensure the C-Suite stays focused on the vision while I manage the operational complexity.I am passionate about the \"EBP\" model where operational excellence meets strategic business partnership.

Experience

1. Executive Business Partner

   Mariana Oncology

   Feb 2025 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   Executive Velocity & Global Operations: Partner with a global C-Suite to architect strategic calendar workflows, optimizing for high-priority OKRs across multiple time zones (US/EMEA).Global Event Strategy & Stewardship: Direct end-to-end logistics for international industry conferences, managing multi-six-figure travel budgets and ensuring 100% operational alignment for 50+ attendeesAcquisition Integration & Change Management: Partner with leadership to navigate the Mariana/Novartis transition, ensuring operational continuity and cross-functional alignment during post-merger integration.Distributed Culture Leadership: Design and execute engagement strategies that bridge the gap between local and remote teams, fostering a \"one-team\" culture through high-impact internal initiatives.Operational Project Management: Lead full-lifecycle planning for internal offsites and strategy meetings, leveraging vendor partnerships to deliver seamless, brand-aligned experiences.