Company
About BioAge
BioAge Labs is a clinical-stage venture-backed biotechnology company headquartered in Richmond, CA. We’ve built a systems biology platform to map out the key molecular pathways that impact healthy human aging, based on proprietary human aging cohorts that have blood samples collected up to 45 years ago with participant -omics data that is tied to detailed medical follow-up records over their lifespan. To date, BioAge has raised $127M from Andreessen Horowitz, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, and others. Recently, BioAge in-licensed our first two platform assets, and for both programs we’ll be initiating Phase 2 efficacy trials by H1 2021. Our mission is to develop a pipeline of therapeutic assets that increase healthspan and lifespan. For additional information about BioAge, visit the company’s website atwww.bioagelabs.com.
About the position
We are seeking a high-energy, high-grit, organized and detail-oriented entrepreneurial operations generalist to join BioAge as the company’s first Chief of Staff. This individual will partner with the CEO to refine and communicate company strategy to internal and external stakeholders, help ensure that different departments meet their key goals in alignment with the company’s overarching corporate and business strategy objectives, and in general serve as the CEO’s right hand. This is a very important role for the company, and a unique position that can serve as excellent preparation for the founder / C suite by immersing you in a high-growth, rapidly evolving biotechnology startup developing new medicines.
Qualifications, Skills, & Abilities
- Previous experience in management consulting (i.e. McKinsey/Bain/BCG), venture capital, or private equity
- 5+ years of progressive experience as a high achiever at venture-backed biotechnology or technology startups
- PhD in the life sciences and/or MBA a strong plus
- Proven ability to effectively manage complex and ambiguous projects, influence stakeholders without direct authority, effectively network across organizations and communicate with senior leaders, all within a very dynamic, fast paced environment
- Highly collaborative with experience working with very different personalities from different backgrounds / skillsets
- Strong ownership mindset; gets things done no matter the obstacle
- Exceptional sense of urgency
- You aspire to become a startup Founder or C-suite executive
- You’re excited about partnering with the CEO on a daily basis, and helping her to efficiently and effectively manage the Board of Directors, investors, and company as a whole
- High emotional intelligence
BioAge offers a comprehensive compensation package, as well as generous paid time off in addition to company-observed holidays. We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with a 401(k) retirement savings plan which includes matching employer contributions. We also pride ourselves in giving employees many opportunities for career development including a generous annual budget for continued learning, a direct and open-door environment, and a dedication to training and skill development.
BioAge is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. BioAge prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. BioAge conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.