Chief of Staff
Arc Institute
August 19, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Palo Alto, CA)
Worldwide
Corporate Functions
Role: Chief of Staff to the Institute's Executive Director, serving as a scientific and strategic partner to facilitate decision-making and program execution across complex neurobiological research initiatives. Responsibilities: manage the executiveβs operating rhythm, synthesize technical information for strategic decisions, coordinate scientific collaborations internally and externally, and support high-priority projects from inception to completion. Requirements: Ph.D. or equivalent with 5-12+ years in life sciences, blending deep scientific expertise (e.g., genomics, neuroscience, computational biology) with proven project management and communication skills; experience translating technical work for diverse audiences is essential. HighValue: involvement in cutting-edge genetic and functional genomics research, including CRISPR technologies, multi-omics, and computational modeling within neurodegenerative disease contexts. Familiarity with cross-disciplinary collaboration, scientific program management, and external stakeholder engagement is preferred. WorkSetup: Full-time, remote/hybrid; no explicit travel requirements specified.