Chief of Staff
Core
Scientific and strategic partner to the Executive Director, engaging deeply with CRISPR-based transcriptome engineering, functional genomics, and computational modeling to drive decision-making and program execution.
Role type
Senior Chief of Staff (Scientific & Strategic)
Builds
Virtual Cell Initiative and Alzheimer's Disease Initiative programs
Domain
Artificial Intelligence and Biology / Neurodegenerative Disease Research
Deliverable
client delivery | research | infrastructure
Required skills
CRISPR-based transcriptome engineering, functional genomics, computational modeling, cross-functional project management, strategic planning, stakeholder mapping, complex information synthesis, scientific writing for non-specialists, schedule optimization
Preferred skills
Experience in neuroscience, molecular/cell biology, multi-omics, or computational biology
Technologies
CRISPR-Cas systems, RNA-targeting systems, functional genomic screens
Responsibilities
Serve as a scientific thought partner to the Executive Director, own the operating rhythm and schedule, synthesize technical inputs into decision frameworks, design meeting agendas and pre-reads, drive high-priority scientific programs from inception to execution, unblock science by organizing collaborations, translate complex technical work for varied audiences, handle confidential information with discretion
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC