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Chief of Staff

About us

Founded and led by MIT-trained bioengineers, Tulip Biosciences is an early-stage biotech company translating breakthrough research in mucus biology into a new class of mucin-mimetic biomaterials that restore the body’s natural mucus barrier, with an initial focus on women’s health.

Role

We are excited to hire a Chief of Staff to work directly with the CEO as a right-hand partner in the execution of everyday critical activities. This is a senior generalist role for someone who wants real responsibility, broad scope, and proximity to decision-making in an early-stage biotech.

You will operate hands-on across operations, strategy, and execution—helping translate priorities into action and ensuring important items all get completed. The scope is intentionally broad and will evolve as the company scales.

Why you should apply

This is a rare opportunity to help build a biotech company from the ground up, work directly with the founder, and take real ownership over how the company operates and scales. If you are motivated by responsibility, learning, and long-term impact—not just title—this may be the role for you.

The Details

What You’ll Do

Strategic & CEO Partnership

Act as a trusted thought partner and execution extension to the CEO
Participate in key meetings and translate discussions into clear decisions and next steps
Shape and pressure-test strategy; translate priorities into plans, timelines, and outcomes
Prepare and refine materials and facilitate conversations with external stakeholders (investors, partners, advisors)

Cross-Functional Initiative Management

Lead and coordinate high-priority, cross-functional initiatives that cut across science, operations, and business
Track dependencies, surface risks early, and ensure accountability and follow-through
Help establish operating rhythms, planning cadences, and lightweight systems as the company scales

Business & Operational Execution

Drive follow-ups, close loops, and proactively resolve issues without CEO involvement
Manage external vendors and advisors (legal, IP counsel, accounting, payroll, consultants)
Coordinate core company operations (insurance, accounting, taxes, filings, compliance)

Who We’re Looking For

5–8 years of professional experience; MBA preferred
Experience in startups, biotech, consulting, venture, or adjacent high-ownership environments
Prior Chief of Staff experience preferred
Strong judgment and comfort operating with incomplete information
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High ownership mentality with a strong bias toward action and follow-through

Nice to Have

Familiarity with IP, licensing, grants, or early-stage company operations
Comfort with financial modeling, budgeting, or working closely with accounting and finance partners
Social media and communications fluency (e.g., managing or advising on LinkedIn, web presence, or light brand execution)
Experience supporting fundraising, investor updates, or board materials
Interest in taking on additional scope over time (e.g., hiring coordination, internal operations, special projects)

Compensation

Compensation will be competitive for an early-stage Boston-area biotech and commensurate with experience and scope. The expected base salary range is $90k–$140k, depending on seniority and fit, with medical, dental, and vision benefits.

Specific compensation details will be discussed with candidates during the interview process.

Tulip Biosciences