About Nuanced Bio
Nuanced Bio is a life sciences start up developing a next-generation platform technology. The company is in stealth mode but will share more details with shortlisted candidates under a short-form confidentiality agreement.
About the Role
We are looking for a Chief of Staff to join us to help develop and grow Nuanced Bio. This is an operational and strategy-oriented role, designed to extend the capacity of our technical and executive teams. In this role, you will work on supporting the day-to-day operation of Nuanced Bio, and the longer term organisation scale-up.
Some examples of responsibilities include:
Day-to-day operational support:
* Supporting day-day operations; office and procurement
* Supporting hiring and HR matters
* Team alignment and project management
* Preparation of strategic and board material
* Supporting IP filing and other legal responsibilities
Longer-term organisational scale-up:
* Supporting fundraising efforts (VC, strategic grants)
* Managing investor relations
* Support commercial workstreams and partner engagement
The role would suit a candidate who is interested in developing as an operational or strategic leader.
The role will be based in our offices in Cambridge UK.
About you
The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in:
* A fast-growing start up or scale up (Chief of Staff, Strategy, leadership role), or
* Consulting or investing background
* A corporate operational or strategic role
The ideal candidate will be:
* Trustworthy and of the utmost integrity
* Proactive, organised and have a strong sense of ownership.
* Comfortable with quickly shifting demands and contexts.
* Strong analytical and written communication skills.
* High level of discretion when handling confidential information
* Have an in-depth understanding of start ups and the associated challenges.
Desirable criteria:
* Hold a degree in Business, Economics, or a highly scientific or analytical field from a top-tier university.
* Project management experience
* Previous fundraising experience and working closely with VCs
* Track record of scaling teams
* Strong scientific literacy
* An interest in building a life science business
You must be able to demonstrate your right to work in the UK. We are not able sponsor visas.