Chief of Staff | Program Management & Strategic Operations

Responsibilities

• Drive execution across company priorities
• Translate strategic priorities into clear plans, timelines, and owners across R&D, partnerships, fundraising, and operations
• Track progress against key milestones (e.g., grant deliverables, technical programs, external collaborations) and ensure consistent follow-through
• Own program management and operating cadence
• Rewire or establish weekly meetings, planning cycles, tracking tools
• Identify risks, bottlenecks, and misalignment early, and proactively drive resolution
• Serve as a force multiplier for the Leadership and Founder/CEO
• Help prioritize, coordinate, and prepare key decisions, meetings, and external interactions
• Reduce operational overhead and ensure focus on the highest-impact initiatives
• Enable clear internal and external communication
• Support preparation of materials for investors, partners, collaborators, and grant submissions
• Ensure clarity and alignment across the team by synthesizing complex discussions into actionable outcomes
• Lead cross-functional projects and special initiatives
• Take ownership of high-priority initiatives that do not naturally fit within a single function
• Operate across scientific, operational, and business domains as needed
• Operate with versatility in a fast-moving startup environment
• Step in wherever needed to move the company forward, from high-level planning to detailed execution

Requirements

Desired Experience And Capabilities:

• 3–6+ years of experience in a startup or fast-paced environment, in roles such as Program Management, Business Operations, Strategy & Operations, Consulting, or similar
• Demonstrated experience driving cross-functional projects and delivering results in fast-changing environments
• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and present clearly to diverse audiences
• Strong organizational and program management skills, with an ability to track multiple priorities simultaneously without losing focus
• High level of ownership and accountability; able to independently drive work forward without constant direction
• Experience in biotech, life sciences, or deep-tech startups is a plus, but not required