Quick answer
Arc Institute is hiring a full-time Chief of Staff (Palo Alto, CA) with a Ph.D. and 5-12+ years of experience to serve as a scientific and strategic partner, translating complex information, and driving technical initiatives. Compensation is $160,000 to $237,500.
- Role
- Chief of Staff
- Organization
- Arc Institute
- Location
- Palo Alto, CA
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $160,000 to $237,500
- Category
- Other
The role
The Chief of Staff serves as a scientific and strategic partner to the Executive Director and Core Investigator at Arc Institute, engaging with science, translating complex information, and driving technical initiatives.
What you'll do
- Serve as a scientific and strategic daily thought partner to the Executive Director
- Own the operating rhythm of the Executive Director’s office
- Gather and synthesize technical information and open decisions
- Design strategic and effective meeting and offsite pre-reads, meeting agendas, and followup
- Drive high-priority scientific programs, collaborations, and special projects
- Partner with the Executive Director and leadership team on defining strategic goals
What it takes
- A Ph.D. with a demonstrated scientific track record or comparable technical depth
- Background in relevant biology areas
- Strength in technical information gathering, stakeholder and dependency mapping, and synthesizing complex scientific information
- Track record of managing complex, cross-functional projects
- Experience translating technical or scientific work for non-specialist audiences
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Annual discretionary bonus, with the amount dependent on individual and institute performance factors
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
Palo Alto, CA
What is the compensation range?
$160,000 to $237,500
What are the key qualifications required?
A Ph.D. with a demonstrated scientific track record, background in relevant biology areas, and experience in managing complex projects.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted by 02/28/2024.
How to apply
Apply directly on Arc Institute's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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