Chief of Staff to the CRO (fmd)

Heidelberg - Germany

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Aleph Alpha we are shaping the future of AI with European values at the core.

We are looking for a Chief of Staff to the Chief Research Officer (CRO) to act as a trusted partner and strategic enabler for Aleph Alphas research and tech organization. This high-impact role bridges AI research engineering and product development helping the company translate cutting-edge innovation into scalable real-world solutions.

Success in this position means amplifying the CROs effectiveness fostering alignment across teams and driving execution in a fast-evolving environment where deep tech meets applied AI.

Your Responsibilities

Strategic and Operative Support to the CRO: Work closely with the CRO on daily priorities internal and external communication and strategic initiatives. Provide operational leverage by coordinating projects shaping decisions and ensuring clarity across the leadership team.
Shape Organizational Performance and Scalability: Design and implement structures and processes that enable the research and product teams to grow and operate efficiently. Support organizational planning hiring and performance tracking mechanistically across the technology department.
Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ensure smooth coordination between teams within technology (research engineering product) as well as with teams across Aleph Alpha. Proactively identify gaps or misalignments and create mechanisms that enable faster more informed decision-making.
Enable Leadership Effectiveness: Anticipate roadblocks structure problem-solving and support the CRO and leadership team in prioritizing high-impact goals. Act as an integrator aligning efforts across diverse functions to maintain focus on what matters most.
Support Data-Driven Decision-Making: Gather insights and synthesize technical and operational data into clear narratives that guide strategic choicesfrom resource allocation to technology investments and roadmap planning.

Your Profile

Extensive experience in strategy management consulting or serving as a Chief of Staff / Operations leader within a fast-paced technology-driven organization.
Excellent organizational analytical and communication skills with an open collaborative working style.
Strong understanding of both AI research and product development environments.
Proven track record of driving complex cross-functional projects and influencing at multiple levels.
Comfort navigating ambiguity and balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution.
Experience in high-growth environments startups or deep-tech companies is highly desirable.
Fluency in English required; fluency in German is a strong plus.

What you can expect from us:

Become part of an AI revolution!
30 days of paid vacation
Access to a variety of fitness & wellness offerings via Wellhub
Mental health support through
JobRad Bike Lease
Substantially subsidized company pension plan for your future security
Subsidized Germany-wide transportation ticket
Budget for additional technical equipment
Flexible working hours for better work-life balance and hybrid working model
Virtual Stock Option Plan

Required Experience:

Senior IC

At Aleph Alpha we are shaping the future of AI with European values at the core.We are looking for a Chief of Staff to the Chief Research Officer (CRO) to act as a trusted partner and strategic enabler for Aleph Alphas research and tech organization. This high-impact role bridges AI research engine...

At Aleph Alpha we are shaping the future of AI with European values at the core.

Success in this position means amplifying the CROs effectiveness fostering alignment across teams and driving execution in a fast-evolving environment where deep tech meets applied AI.

Your Responsibilities

Strategic and Operative Support to the CRO: Work closely with the CRO on daily priorities internal and external communication and strategic initiatives. Provide operational leverage by coordinating projects shaping decisions and ensuring clarity across the leadership team.
Shape Organizational Performance and Scalability: Design and implement structures and processes that enable the research and product teams to grow and operate efficiently. Support organizational planning hiring and performance tracking mechanistically across the technology department.
Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ensure smooth coordination between teams within technology (research engineering product) as well as with teams across Aleph Alpha. Proactively identify gaps or misalignments and create mechanisms that enable faster more informed decision-making.
Enable Leadership Effectiveness: Anticipate roadblocks structure problem-solving and support the CRO and leadership team in prioritizing high-impact goals. Act as an integrator aligning efforts across diverse functions to maintain focus on what matters most.
Support Data-Driven Decision-Making: Gather insights and synthesize technical and operational data into clear narratives that guide strategic choicesfrom resource allocation to technology investments and roadmap planning.

Your Profile

Extensive experience in strategy management consulting or serving as a Chief of Staff / Operations leader within a fast-paced technology-driven organization.
Excellent organizational analytical and communication skills with an open collaborative working style.
Strong understanding of both AI research and product development environments.
Proven track record of driving complex cross-functional projects and influencing at multiple levels.
Comfort navigating ambiguity and balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution.
Experience in high-growth environments startups or deep-tech companies is highly desirable.
Fluency in English required; fluency in German is a strong plus.

What you can expect from us: