1910 Genetics
Chief of Staff - VP of Strategy and Operations
1910 Genetics, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Chief of Staff - VP of Strategy and Operations
Company Overview1910 Genetics is a Series A stage biotechnology company that is pioneering a novel Input-Transform-Output (ITO) platform as the first ever horizontal AI infrastructure for drug discovery.In a crowded space with hundreds of AI drug discovery companies, 1910’s ITO platform is differentiated by:Modality agnostic drug discovery: our platform is capable of designing both small molecule and large molecule therapeutics across all disease areas, with an initial focus on neuroscience, oncology, and autoimmune diseases.Proprietary massive multimodal data, which overcomes the data scarcity problem that prevents frontier AI models from being utilized for drug discovery.Multi-AI agent systems that include a robust collection of frontier AI/ML models, each of which works in a task-oriented manner to achieve the multi-parameter optimization problem of drug discovery and development.A state-of-the-art (SOTA) fully-automated, high throughput wet laboratory in the premier Boston Seaport District for both data generation for AI model training as well as validation of the safety and efficacy of drug candidates that are outputted by our frontier AI models.An unprecedented partnership with Microsoft, which positions 1910 as the only biotech/pharma company leveraging Azure Quantum Elements, a groundbreaking, AI-driven, high performance computing (HPC) cloud architecture for advanced AI.Bespoke conversational AI chatbots that provide a customer friendly UI/UX to access our platform for specific drug discovery tasks.Being the only biotech company helping pharma companies integrate 6 core areas of AI infrastructure.Role DescriptionChief of StaffPartner with the CEO and other members of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to harmonize departmental goals, working with the leaders of the following groups – AI Research, Engineering, Product, Computational Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Biology, Business Development, and Operations.Collaborate with the senior leadership team (SLT) to develop and implement strategic plans that align with 1910’s mission and long-term objectives.Oversee the development and implementation of operational processes to enhance organizational efficiency, including the creation of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure and optimize performance at the function and company level.Implement change management strategies to drive adoption of new processes and ways of working.Act as a liaison between the CEO, Executive team, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication.Support planned and ad hoc discussions with existing and prospective investors in 1910 Genetics.In collaboration with functional teams and leadership, prepare presentation materials for investors, including pitch decks and conference presentations.Participate in and support CEO’s preparation for negotiations with potential partners.Support development of commercial forecasts and valuations, including scenario-based modeling.Conduct secondary and primary research as necessary to assess commercial opportunities.OperationsDevelop and implement analytics capabilities to provide real-time insights on operational performance and progress.Optimize performance across 1910’s vision, hiring, fundraising, and business development.Qualifications5+ years of progressive experience as a high achiever at venture-backed biotechnology or technology startups.Previous experience in management consulting (i.e. McKinsey/Bain/BCG), venture capital, or private equity.MBA from a top business school is ideal for this role.In addition to an MBA, a PhD in the life sciences is a strong plus but not required.99th percentile energy, 1st percentile ego; this job is too collaborative to have an ego.Supreme sense of ownership – this job is first and foremost about helping “Owners” (i.e. the SLT) overachieve. In order to do that, you have to have a strong ownership mindset.Exceptional sense of urgency – this is not a 9 to 5 job. It’s also not your “last act” or “retirement job”. You’ve got to be someone who moves fast (but doesn’t break things). You recognize that speed is one of the biggest advantages that a startup has, and so you leverage that every single day.Grit. People refer to you as a Hustler. You move mountains, walk on water…whatever it takes, you get things done. You’re allergic to excuses because they’re…well, excuses.You have a track record of getting a team of very different people, with very different backgrounds/skills, and very different individual & departmental goals to move in a single direction. Ergo, you know how to manage personalities.You aspire to become a startup Founder or C-suite executive, specifically CEO, COO, CFO, CBO. This role will more than prepare you for all of these paths.You’re excited about partnering with the CEO on a daily basis, and helping her to efficiently and effectively manage the Board of Directors, SLT, and company as a whole.You’re passionate about the potential for AI to transform drug discovery and development.Nice to havesPrevious consulting experience in the life sciences/drug discovery space.Diversity and Inclusion (1910’s Promise)At 1910, we believe that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace furthers relevance, resilience, and longevity. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. 1910 is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.
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Company Overview1910 Genetics is a Series A stage biotechnology company that is pioneering a novel Input-Transform-Output (ITO) platform as the first ever horizontal AI infrastructure for drug discovery.In a crowded space with hundreds of AI drug discovery companies, 1910’s ITO platform is differentiated by:Modality agnostic drug discovery: our platform is capable of designing both small molecule and large molecule therapeutics across all disease areas, with an initial focus on neuroscience, oncology, and autoimmune diseases.Proprietary massive multimodal data, which overcomes the data scarcity problem that prevents frontier AI models from being utilized for drug discovery.Multi-AI agent systems that include a robust collection of frontier AI/ML models, each of which works in a task-oriented manner to achieve the multi-parameter optimization problem of drug discovery and development.A state-of-the-art (SOTA) fully-automated, high throughput wet laboratory in the premier Boston Seaport District for both data generation for AI model training as well as validation of the safety and efficacy of drug candidates that are outputted by our frontier AI models.An unprecedented partnership with Microsoft, which positions 1910 as the only biotech/pharma company leveraging Azure Quantum Elements, a groundbreaking, AI-driven, high performance computing (HPC) cloud architecture for advanced AI.Bespoke conversational AI chatbots that provide a customer friendly UI/UX to access our platform for specific drug discovery tasks.Being the only biotech company helping pharma companies integrate 6 core areas of AI infrastructure.Role DescriptionChief of StaffPartner with the CEO and other members of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to harmonize departmental goals, working with the leaders of the following groups – AI Research, Engineering, Product, Computational Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Biology, Business Development, and Operations.Collaborate with the senior leadership team (SLT) to develop and implement strategic plans that align with 1910’s mission and long-term objectives.Oversee the development and implementation of operational processes to enhance organizational efficiency, including the creation of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure and optimize performance at the function and company level.Implement change management strategies to drive adoption of new processes and ways of working.Act as a liaison between the CEO, Executive team, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication.Support planned and ad hoc discussions with existing and prospective investors in 1910 Genetics.In collaboration with functional teams and leadership, prepare presentation materials for investors, including pitch decks and conference presentations.Participate in and support CEO’s preparation for negotiations with potential partners.Support development of commercial forecasts and valuations, including scenario-based modeling.Conduct secondary and primary research as necessary to assess commercial opportunities.OperationsDevelop and implement analytics capabilities to provide real-time insights on operational performance and progress.Optimize performance across 1910’s vision, hiring, fundraising, and business development.Qualifications5+ years of progressive experience as a high achiever at venture-backed biotechnology or technology startups.Previous experience in management consulting (i.e. McKinsey/Bain/BCG), venture capital, or private equity.MBA from a top business school is ideal for this role.In addition to an MBA, a PhD in the life sciences is a strong plus but not required.99th percentile energy, 1st percentile ego; this job is too collaborative to have an ego.Supreme sense of ownership – this job is first and foremost about helping “Owners” (i.e. the SLT) overachieve. In order to do that, you have to have a strong ownership mindset.Exceptional sense of urgency – this is not a 9 to 5 job. It’s also not your “last act” or “retirement job”. You’ve got to be someone who moves fast (but doesn’t break things). You recognize that speed is one of the biggest advantages that a startup has, and so you leverage that every single day.Grit. People refer to you as a Hustler. You move mountains, walk on water…whatever it takes, you get things done. You’re allergic to excuses because they’re…well, excuses.You have a track record of getting a team of very different people, with very different backgrounds/skills, and very different individual & departmental goals to move in a single direction. Ergo, you know how to manage personalities.You aspire to become a startup Founder or C-suite executive, specifically CEO, COO, CFO, CBO. This role will more than prepare you for all of these paths.You’re excited about partnering with the CEO on a daily basis, and helping her to efficiently and effectively manage the Board of Directors, SLT, and company as a whole.You’re passionate about the potential for AI to transform drug discovery and development.Nice to havesPrevious consulting experience in the life sciences/drug discovery space.Diversity and Inclusion (1910’s Promise)At 1910, we believe that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace furthers relevance, resilience, and longevity. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. 1910 is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.
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