We are on a wild journey to rethink the very process of biological research, replacing experiments in cells, animals & patients with computer simulations on the world's first working AI virtual cell. We're building all of this out of our base in Hungary, with a wacky team of scientists & machine learning engineers across Hungary, Europe and the US.
We're looking for a Chief of Staff who shares this vision, is a sharp operator & can get comfortable in our complex & evolving world bridging technology & biology.
You will play a key role in shaping our scientific & business roadmap, optimizing internal operations, handling relations with our global investor base and enabling our Leadership & CEO to make strategic decisions, as well as move a complex, multi-disciplinary organization forward faster & smarter.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Coordination
- Collaborate with Leadership to align R&D & business strategy with company goals
- Translate business & scientific objectives into operational plans, milestones, and budgets
- Drive strategic planning cycles and the operational cadence of the exec team
- Own weekly/monthly/quarterly business reviews and KPI tracking
- Monitor project timelines, risk, and resource allocation across teams, coordinate across departments (R&D, Finance, Product, Sales, etc.) for clear execution
- Conduct competitive landscape analyses and market intelligence reports, generate briefings on market shifts & competitor activity
Executive Partnership
- Act as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the CEO across strategic priorities
- Lead and execute strategic initiatives that drive company growth, efficiency, and scalability, working hand-in-hand with scientific & business management
- Prepare and refine presentations, analyses, and reports for the Leadership team
Internal Operations
- Run executive staff meetings with structured agendas and tracked action items
- Manage the CEO's engagement in cross-functional meetings and key touchpoints, maximize focus by filtering and managing information flow
- Optimize CEO scheduling, pre-meeting materials, briefings, and internal comms
- Implement productivity tools and automation systems to improve efficiency
Investor & Board Relations
- Manage due diligence and materials for fundraising or strategic transactions
- Support and coordinate all investor and board-related interactions
- Prepare board decks, financial updates, and investor communications
- Coordinate with Legal and other departments on signatures, approvals, and logistics
- Lead investor working groups and board committees on key strategic initiatives
- Engage with analysts to position the company as a thought leader
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in biotech or techbio startups, venture capital, consulting, or strategy
- Deep understanding of biotech R&D workflows, milestones, and commercialization paths
- Experience working directly with C-level executives, investors, and boards
- Exceptional communication, project management, and organizational skills
- Proven track record of thriving in fast-paced, high-stakes environments
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in life sciences, business, or related field (MBA, MPH, PhD a plus)
You are a Turbiner if these personality traits apply to you
- You have self-awareness and strong intention on personal growth
- You can work independently, but also thrive in a team environment where cooperation and good communication is essential
- You seek out feedback and learn from mistakes and apply what you learned
- You take responsibility and focus on the outcomes over tasks
- You focus on shared success and are open to challenging others respectfully to get the best possible outcome
- You are in it for the long haul and have passion for our mission
