Chief of Staff
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Job Summary
About Apheris
At Apheris we are building the future of how AI is applied in pharmaceutical R&D.
Our federated computing technology enables global pharma companies to collaborate securely on large AI models that accelerate drug discovery without ever sharing their proprietary data. By powering multi-partner data networks across small molecules antibodies and protein folding Apheris is redefining how science and AI intersect.
We currently host two flagship networks: the AI Structural Biology (AISB) Network focused on protein co-folding and binding affinity prediction and the ADMET Network focused on small-molecule property addition we have just launchedApherisFold an enterprise co-folding application that enables pharma teams to deploy cutting-edge models such as OpenFold 3 and Boltz-2 directly within their own environments.
Our federated computing technology enables global pharma companies to collaborate securely on large AI models that accelerate drug discovery without ever sharing their proprietary data. By powering multi-partner data networks across small molecules antibodies and protein folding Apheris is redefining how science and AI intersect.
We currently host two flagship networks: the AI Structural Biology (AISB) Network focused on protein co-folding and binding affinity prediction and the ADMET Network focused on small-molecule property addition we have just launchedApherisFold an enterprise co-folding application that enables pharma teams to deploy cutting-edge models such as OpenFold 3 and Boltz-2 directly within their own environments.
About the role
We are hiring aChief of Staff to the CEOtooperateat the center of Apheris. This is ahands-onhigh-trust rolewith direct exposure to the CEO and full visibility into the companys most important decisions.
You will partner closely with the CEO and leadership team onboard and investor matters fundraising company-wide priorities and critical cross-functional initiatives. You will own preparation and follow-through onleadership decisions drive execution across teams and ensure that strategic priorities translate into concrete outcomes. This role requires strong judgment structure and the ability to move seamlessly between strategy and execution.
You will operate with significant autonomy and discretion from day one. You will be expected to anticipate issues surface trade-offs and keep the organization focused and moving at pace. This role is designed for someone who wants to sit at the nerve center of an ambitious AI company and materially shape how it scales from Series A to Series B and beyond.
You will partner closely with the CEO and leadership team onboard and investor matters fundraising company-wide priorities and critical cross-functional initiatives. You will own preparation and follow-through onleadership decisions drive execution across teams and ensure that strategic priorities translate into concrete outcomes. This role requires strong judgment structure and the ability to move seamlessly between strategy and execution.
You will operate with significant autonomy and discretion from day one. You will be expected to anticipate issues surface trade-offs and keep the organization focused and moving at pace. This role is designed for someone who wants to sit at the nerve center of an ambitious AI company and materially shape how it scales from Series A to Series B and beyond.
What you will do
- Enable thecompany leadership
- Act as aforce multiplierfor the CEO by structuring priorities preparing decisions and ensuring rigorous follow-through.
- Own preparation execution and follow-up of key leadership board and external meetings.
- Keep cross-functional initiatives moving ensuring clarity timeliness anddeliveryquality.
- Optimizethe CEOs engagement with key stakeholders including investors board members and senior partners.
- Investor relations and fundraising preparation
- Prepareinvestorand board materials in collaboration withcompany leadership.
- Maintain consistent data-driven investor communications and reporting.
- Consolidatecompany metrics coordinate data-room updates and track fundraising deliverables.
- Selectively work with the finance team on reporting forecasting and operational planning to ensure sound decision-making.
- Strategic and analytical projects
- Own and drivestrategic initiatives special projects and analytical deepdives that support company priorities.
- Conducttargetedmarket or competitive analyses where relevant to informstrategicdiscussions.
- Collaborate across Product Science and Commercial teams to ensure progress onhigh-impactworkstreams.
- Drive operational initiatives
- Evolve the companys operating cadence including planning cycles OKRs and performancemanagement.
- Buildandmaintainlightweight documentation dashboards and communications that create transparency and scalability across teams.
- Improve execution speed and organizational effectiveness through AI-enabled systems and automation.
What we expect from you
- Mastersor advanceddegree in business economics engineering life sciences or a related analytical field graduating in thetop10% from a top-tier university or business school.
- 2-4years ofworkexperience in high-performance fast-paced environments such as strategy consulting (e.g. MBB) venture capital or high-growth startups or scaleups.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills able to structure complexity and extract insights quickly.
- Exceptional execution drive organization and attention to detail.
- Strongproficiencyin core tools includingexpert-level PowerPoint and Excel skills ability to build high-quality materials fast and comfort using modern AI and productivity tools.
- High ownershipmindset;you take responsibility for outcomes not just tasks.
- Comfort working in a remote-first environment across distributed teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.English: C2 level; German optional.
- Curiosity and willingnessto learn aboutAI-drivendrug discovery the broader lifesciences ecosystem and Apheris customers.
Nice to have
- Deep involvement infundraising for startups ideally at Series A or later stages.
- Prior exposure to lifesciences domains.
- Experience in setting up agentic workflows or improving organizational efficiency through AI and automation tools.
What we offer you
- Industry-competitive compensation includingearly-stage virtual share options
- Remote-first working work where you work best whether from home or a co-working space near you
- Great suite of benefits including a wellbeing budget mental health benefits a work-from-home budget a co-working stipend and a learning and development budget
- Generous holiday allowance
- Office Daysat our Berlin HQ or a different European location(3x a year)
- A fun diverse team of mission-driven individuals withexperience across leadingorganizations (e.g. MBB Palantir NVIDIA top pharma) anda drive to see AI and ML used for good
- High exposure to core strategic and technical topics significant ownership from day one and plenty of room to grow personally and professionally while shaping your own role
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Compliance Management
- Customer Retention
- Quality Assurance
- Customer Service
- Extensive Knowledge
- Account Management
- Front Office
- Telephone Calls
- Needs Analysis
- Cold calls
- Business Relationships
- Customer Complaints
- Sales Goals
- Sales Process
- New Clients
About Company
Build ML-powered products using data that spans organizational or geographical boundaries, while ensuring compliance with regulation.
