Chief of Staff & Investor Relations

Genesis Therapeutics
San Francisco, CA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward early-stage startup veterans comfortable with fundraising strategy and cross-functional execution.

Best fit for

  • Early-stage startup veterans with a track record in investor relations and strategic execution
    — “Ideally: Experience as a founder, Chief of Staff, or strategic operator at an early-stage or fast-growing startup.”
  • Candidates who can act as a force multiplier and manage high-impact projects independently
    — “Own high-impact strategic projects end-to-end, including M&A opportunities and partnerships.”

Things to consider

  • This role requires equal time split between fundraising and strategic operations, which may demand high flexibility.
    — “Splitting your time between Investor Relations & Fundraising (~50%) and Chief of Staff (~50%).”
  • The position requires direct engagement with founders and decision-makers, which may involve high levels of responsibility and autonomy.
    — “Act as a strategic thought partner and force multiplier for the founders.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to shape investment theses and manage complex fundraising processes.
    — “Shape fundraising strategy and narrative: Partner closely with founders to craft a compelling investment thesis.”
  • Emphasize your experience in building trusted relationships with investors and managing their expectations.
    — “Build investor conviction: Develop trusted relationships through consistent, strategic engagement.”
  • Demonstrate your technical fluency and ability to communicate complex ideas clearly.
    — “Ideally: Technical fluency, can understand complex tech and translate it for investors without dumbing it down.”
  • Position yourself as a strategic operator capable of stepping into critical business functions.
    — “Step into critical business functions as needed, avoiding premature hires.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • successful fundraising rounds
  • positive investor feedback
Typical background
venture capitalfundraisingearly-stage startup operations

Skills & requirements

Required

Fundraising StrategyInvestor EngagementStrategic PlanningExecution

Preferred

Technical FluencyEarly-stage Startup Experience

Stack & domain

FundraisingInvestor EngagementVenture CapitalM&APartnershipsTechnical FluencyStrategic ThinkingCommunicationRelationship-buildingOwnershipResourcefulnessBias For ActionEntrepreneurial MindsetBiotechPharmaceuticals

About the role

Original posting from Genesis Therapeutics via Ashby

Work directly with the founders on the company's highest-priority initiatives, splitting your time between Investor Relations & Fundraising (~50%) and Chief of Staff (~50%).

What You’ll Do

Investor Relations & Fundraising (~50%)

  • Shape fundraising strategy and narrative: Partner closely with founders to craft a compelling investment thesis that investors can confidently champion internally.
  • Target the right investors: Identify and prioritize high-potential investors.
  • Build investor conviction: Develop trusted relationships through consistent, strategic engagement.
  • Navigate fund dynamics: Understand decision-makers, internal processes, and objections to proactively drive investment decisions.
  • Execute fundraising: Partner with founders on pitches, investor materials, due diligence, and closing.
  • Own investor communications: Lead regular investor updates, reporting, and follow-ups to keep investors informed and engaged.

Chief of Staff (~50%)

  • Act as a strategic thought partner and force multiplier for the founders.
  • Own high-impact strategic projects end-to-end, including M&A opportunities and partnerships.
  • Step into critical business functions as needed, avoiding premature hires.
  • Drive execution on the company's most important priorities.

What You’ll Bring

  • Required: Direct experience in fundraising or investor engagement, with a strong understanding of venture capital.
  • Exceptional strategic thinking, communication, and relationship-building skills.
  • High ownership, resourcefulness, and bias for action.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort operating across functions.
  • Ideally: Experience as a founder, Chief of Staff, or strategic operator at an early-stage or fast-growing startup.
  • Ideally: Technical fluency, can understand complex tech and translate it for investors without dumbing it down.

Source: Genesis Therapeutics careers (Ashby)

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