Chief of Staff to the Chief Scientific OfficerCambridge, UK
Company Summary: Quotient Therapeutics, Inc. is a privately held, early-stage company developing a novel genomics platform and therapeutics for diseases with a large unmet need.
Position Summary: We are seeking a Chief of Staff that reports to the CSO (Chief Scientific Officer) and leads important strategic initiatives. The role involves coordinating and owning cross-functional, strategic projects, preparing materials for major meetings, including at board-level, and maintaining relationships with external parties. We are looking for someone who is a scientist at heart, and has excellent problem-solving, as well as written and verbal communication skills. The ideal candidate has experience working in strategic roles applying a business mindset to scientific challenges. Being collaborative is key – in this function, there will be many interactions with other leaders at Quotient, across all functional departments and with C-level stakeholders. This role is based in the vicinity of Cambridge UK and will be primarily based on site. All applicants will require permission to work in the UK.
Key Responsibilities: Work with the Chief Scientific Officer to lead strategic initiatives at the intersection of science and business, requiring structured problem-solvingCoordinate major strategic projects across functional departments, driving to high-quality, well-aligned outputs, against defined deadlinesPrepare and streamline meetings at senior level, including with C-suite and board members to ensure they are well-structured and result-drivenMaintain and foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including in the context of important corporate partnershipsExplore new areas of science and disease biology, in partnership with scientific staff membersManage critical operational tasks to advance the CSO's priorities, including high-level coordination of schedules, strategic follow-ups, and preparation of impactful materials that drive decision-makingQualifications: Ph.D. in biology or related discipline with 2+ years of relevant post-Ph.D. experience, in business-focused rolesApplicants with experience in the consulting, investment, or business services industries preferred, experience in startups/biotechs would be beneficialStrong written and verbal communication, capable of communicating complex concepts to internal and external stakeholdersStrong problem structuring and solving skills, able to navigate complex problems and drive to solutionsExperience interacting and teaming with senior stakeholders in business, with ability to integrate across multiple viewpointsPassionate about science, enthusiastic about diving into primary research publicationsFlagship Pioneering and our ecosystem companies are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. At Flagship, we recognize there is no perfect candidate. If you have some of the experience listed above but not all, please apply anyway. Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. We are dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams and look forward to learning more about your unique background.
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