Chief of Staff

Company: 1910genetics
Location: Boston
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Computation is revolutionizing drug discovery. Advances in big chemical data, massive computing power, artificial intelligence, and molecular dynamics simulation are changing the way we develop new drugs. At 1910 Genetics, we put computation at the heart of drug discovery, blending expertise in computational chemistry, structural biology, pharmacology, genetics, data science, and software engineering to develop drugs for previously undruggable targets.We are seeking an entrepreneurial Strategy & Operations Generalist to join 1910 Genetics as our first-ever Chief of Staff. This individual will partner with the CEO and other members of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to harmonize departmental goals and ensure that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.In reality, this means working with the leaders of the following groups - AI Research, Engineering, Product, Computational Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Biology, Business Development, and Operations - to ensure:

• each group meets its departmental goals,
• when taken together, the sum of the departmental goals roll up to achieving the company's overarching corporate and business strategy objectives.As a fast-growing startup at the intersection of biotech and technology, our needs will change over time, but today, we need an empathetic Chief of Staff who has:

• 5+ years of progressive experience as a high achiever at venture-backed biotechnology or technology startups.
• Previous experience in management consulting (i.e. McKinsey/Bain/BCG), venture capital, or private equity.
• MBA from a top business school is ideal for this role.
• In addition to an MBA, a PhD in the life sciences is a strong plus but not required.
• 99th percentile energy, 1st percentile ego; this job is too collaborative to have an ego.
• Supreme sense of ownership - this job is first and foremost about helping "Owners" (i.e. the SLT) overachieve. In order to do that, you have to have a strong ownership mindset.
• Exceptional sense of urgency - this is not a 9 to 5 job. It's also not your "last act" or "retirement job". You've got to be someone who moves fast (but doesn't break things). You recognize that speed is one of the biggest advantages that a startup has, and so you leverage that every single day.
• Grit. People refer to you as a Hustler. You move mountains, walk on water---whatever it takes, you get things done. You're allergic to excuses because they're---well, excuses.
• You have a track record of getting a team of very different people, with very different backgrounds/skills, and very different individual & departmental goals to move in a single direction. Ergo, you know how to manage personalities.
• You aspire to become a startup Founder or C-suite executive, specifically CEO, COO, CFO, CBO. This role will more than prepare you for all of these paths.
• You're excited about partnering with the CEO on a daily basis, and helping her to efficiently and effectively manage the Board of Directors, SLT, and company as a whole.
• You're passionate about the potential for AI to transform drug discovery and development.Compensation & benefitsExtremely generous equity package coupled with competitive salary.Healthcare benefits.Generous vacation and parental leave.Super cool team building activities.Flexible work schedule.Great colleagues.
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