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About the Role

As Chief of Staff to the co-founder and CEO, you will have a front-row seat to the company's growth and operations. This role involves managing critical meetings, owning cross-functional projects, and ensuring the CEO's operational efficiency. The position offers significant access to high-level discussions and decision-making, with an expected commitment of approximately 18 months, serving as a launchpad for future senior roles.

Responsibilities

Run the operating cadence, including board preparation, executive staff meetings, planning, and KPI reviews, to ensure clear decisions and priorities.
Drive CEO communications, partnering on all CEO-facing activities, including internal all-hands, company emails, employee recognition, and external interview/talk preparation.
Undertake special projects and provide strategic support, taking ownership of critical cross-functional initiatives that lack clear ownership or require focused results.
Design and manage the support engine around the CEO, ensuring smooth operations and proactively addressing any blockers.

Requirements

3+ years of strategic business experience, preferably in a high-growth tech startup, finance, or consulting.
Demonstrated high-agency and low-ego, with a proactive approach to identifying and completing necessary tasks.
Exceptional organizational skills and follow-through to ensure no detail is missed.
Strong written and verbal communication abilities, capable of writing in the CEO's voice and communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Comfort operating in environments with high uncertainty, capable of achieving results without a predefined playbook or close supervision.
AI fluency and enthusiasm, with active use of AI for work leverage and excitement about its future.
Willingness to commit approximately 18 months to the role.
Experience in a demanding, fast-moving environment such as a high-growth startup, consulting, finance, or operating roles.

Skills

Strategic business experience
High-agency
Low-ego
Exceptional organization
Follow-through
Strong written communication
Strong verbal communication
Comfort in high uncertainty
AI fluency
AI enthusiasm

Location

San Francisco

Work Type

Onsite

Experience Level

3+ years

Education Level

Bachelor's in biology or other scientific fields (Bonus)

Salary/Compensations

Competitive salary and equity

Benefits

Full healthcare coverage (100% premium for employee and dependents)
Support for growing families, including yearly new parent stipend and fertility coverage
Mental health support through Rula
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Pet care support with a yearly employer-funded stipend
Commuter benefits
401(k) company matching
Quarterly $300 health and wellness benefit
Daily lunch provided in the office
Dinner provided when working late
Regular team offsites and company events

About the Company

Edison Scientific builds and deploys AI scientist agents to accelerate science and the development of new medicines.
The team consists of scientists and engineers from leading institutions across biology, physics, chemistry, and AI.
A fast-moving, mission-driven culture where smart people do their best work and enjoy it.

Equal Opportunity

Edison Scientific is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.