Strategy & Operations Associate / Junior Chief of Staff (Biotech)
2 days ago
Paris
Please note, applicants must already have the right to work in France without sponsorship, be fluent in French, and have a good understanding of French workplace and HR practices. BioTalent are supporting a fast-growing deeptech biotech based in Paris, focused on discovering novel microbial natural products with therapeutic and agricultural potential. Their proprietary platform unlocks microbial chemical diversity at unprecedented scale, enabling the discovery of entirely new molecular scaffolds to address major global health challenges such as antimicrobial resistance, parasitic diseases, and cancer. Following a successful seed round in 2024, they are now entering a key scale-up phase. Alongside building world-class science, they are strengthening the strategic and operational foundations needed to support long-term growth. Their culture is mission-led, collaborative, and driven by ownership, clarity, and impact. Key Responsibilities Strategy & Special Projects • Support growth planning, staffing plans, and long-term operational structuring, • Drive cross-functional projects, from lab build-outs to internal tool deployment, • Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and execution Finance & Funding Operations • Maintain and update budget tracking, cash planning, and financial reporting tools, • Track and manage non-dilutive funding (BPI, European grants), including reporting and milestone follow-up, • Support preparation of decks, KPIs, and planning materials for internal and external use People & Culture • Support recruitment processes, including job descriptions, interview coordination, and preparation, • Help build internal processes such as onboarding, team rituals, documentation, and knowledge sharing, • Contribute to shaping a strong company culture aligned with Generare’s values Communication & Brand • Support internal and external communication initiatives, • Contribute to content for LinkedIn, conferences, events, and public visibility, • Help maintain and evolve pitch decks, narratives, and internal documentation Profile You could be a strong fit if you have: • 1 to 3 years of experience in a startup, consulting firm, VC, or innovation-driven environment, • A dual background in life sciences (biology, biotech, bioengineering or similar) and business or management, • Strong analytical and structuring skills, • High attention to detail and excellent organisational ability, • A hands-on, autonomous mindset and comfort working in ambiguity, • Strong written and verbal communication skills in French and English, • Familiarity with tools such as Notion, spreadsheets, Miro, Pennylane or similar Nice to have: • Experience with startup tooling, automation, or low-code solutions (Airtable, Python, Cursor, etc.) Why Join? • Join a mission-driven deeptech biotech at a pivotal scale-up stage, • Work directly with leadership and gain broad exposure from day one, • Develop cross-functional experience across strategy, finance, operations, and people, • Be part of a collaborative, ambitious, and scientifically excellent team, • Based in Paris with flexible working arrangements