Chief of Staff, Commercial Strategy at deep-tech AI infrastructure startup

This role is being recruited by Jill, an AI Recruiter, on behalf of a deep-tech AI infrastructure startup. The next step is to speak with Jack, an AI career agent.

About the role

Support the CEO in scaling a deep-tech startup by driving commercial strategy and high-stakes partnerships. You will craft compelling narratives, build executive-ready materials, and conduct deep-market research to accelerate growth. This high-leverage role acts as a bridge between technical and commercial teams, ensuring seamless deal execution and strategic alignment across global stakeholders.

Location: Oxford, UK and California, USA

Why this role is remarkable

• Directly partner with a high-profile founder to shape the company’s commercial trajectory and executive narrative.
• Join a well-funded Series A startup backed by top-tier VCs and a decade of specialized university research.
• Exceptional growth potential to transition from a Chief of Staff seat into a core commercial leadership position.

Responsibilities

• Drive the end-to-end preparation for CEO-led commercial meetings, including briefing notes, agendas, and stakeholder research.
• Develop high-quality pitch decks, memos, and tailored materials that translate complex technical concepts into sharp commercial narratives.
• Manage the commercial operating cadence, tracking deal pipelines and ensuring rigorous follow-through on complex strategic partnerships.

Requirements

• 1-3+ years of experience in top-tier strategy consulting or a high-pace commercial strategy or business development role.
• Exceptional storytelling skills with a proven ability to create executive-level decks and written communications for diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical rigor and learning agility to quickly master complex markets such as AI infrastructure and hardware.