Chief of Staff (Boulder, Colorado)
Company: Patient Zero Pty Ltd
Location: Boulder
Posted on: May 28, 2023
Job Description:
DescriptionOVERVIEWPsylo is a biotechnology company developing
next-generation therapeutics inspired by psychedelic compounds that
exist in nature. Psylo is targeting the 5-HT2A receptor for the
treatment of neuropsychiatric conditions based on the emerging
promise of psilocybin. Our goal is to produce novel medications
which are accessible to a broader patient population. The company
is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, and is now expanding with a
US presence in Boulder, Colorado.Psylo is looking for a Chief of
Staff, working closely with the founders. This management team role
involves wearing many hats: company strategy, fundraising, R&D
operations, marketing, hiring - whatever is the top priority. The
ideal candidate is someone with high energy who thrives with
ambiguity and constantly changing priorities. They will also be
relentless in their pursuit of operational excellence in all areas
of the business.RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Scale Effectiveness: Work closely with the founding team to
prioritise and oversee the day-to-day operations of the company.
Act as an internal and external gatekeeper and buffer to ensure
focus and efficiency.
- Operational Rigour: Develop and enforce structure for our
globally distributed multi-disciplinary team. Promote a mindset of
perpetual improvement in the way we work. Enforce a culture of
reliability and accountability in how we execute.
- Project Management: Sit across all projects in the business,
ensuring team members and external collaborators are clear on task
ownership, deadlines, and contingencies.
- Team Alignment and Growth: Leverage technology and processes to
ensure Psylo's mix of full-time and part-time employees, advisors,
and consultants have clarity of purpose and are collaborating
effectively. Initiate and execute recruitment efforts as
required.
- Outside the Box Thinking: if you have read this far but not
sure if you have the exact fit of experience and skills, but are a
strategic thinker with a great attitude, and a connector who makes
things happen, we encourage you to apply!NOTE: This is not an EA
role. The chief of staff works autonomously and will not handle
routine correspondence or manage the CEO/CSO's day-to-day
schedule.KEY TRAITS
- Excellent organisational skills: innate ability to thrive in a
fast-paced, dynamic, virtual environment with competing
priorities
- Strong project management skills: down to earth and pragmatic
in their approach
- Strategic mindset: align detailed work to the big picture, what
is urgent vs important
- GSD track record: a reputation for being reliable and never
dropping the ball
- Trusted operator: appreciation for how to manage confidential
information in confidence
- Expert Facilitator: ability to synthesise multiple points of
view, and align on direction
- Strong technical skills: ability to leverage digital tools to
achieve your objectivesQUALIFICATIONS
- Educational experience: Bachelor's degree in business,
management, or a related field
- Relevant work experience: 4-5 years experience in
drug-development, either in the pharmaceutical industry or biotech.
Start-up experience a plusLOCATIONThis position is based in
Boulder, Colorado, where Psylo is establishing a US presence.MORE
ABOUT PSYLO
- Psylo (http://psylo.bio) is an Australian based biotech
start-up developing psychedelic-inspired compounds capable of
inducing neuroplasticity via 5-HT2A-mediated signalling. Our goal
is to develop mechanistically novel, rapid-acting
antidepressants.
- Psylo closes $5m Seed round, led by Main Sequence Ventures -
https://www.afr.com/companies/healthcare-and-fitness/the-big-name-vcs-backing-aussie-magic-mushrooms-start-up-20221025-p5bsq3
- CSIRO, Australia's national health agency, collaborates with
Psylo to evaluate neuroplasticity of lead candidates -
https://www.csiro.au/en/news/News-releases/2022/PSYLO-engages-CSIRO-to-evaluate-neuroplasticity-of-novel-psychedelic-compounds
- Psylo are based at the University of New South Wales and
recently named a Top 100 Innovator -
https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/top-innovators
- Our Chief Scientist Sam Banister speaks with Hamilton Morris
about medical chemistry and Psylo -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZ0fcCTyvDU
- Our CEO Josh Ismin is interviewed by Psychedelic Alpha -
https://psychedelicalpha.com/news/interview-josh-ismin-psyloRole
TypeCompany OverviewPsylo is a biotech company developing
medications inspired by psychedelics found in nature. Our goal is
to produce next-generation neuropsychiatric therapeutics which are
accessible to a broader patient population. Psylo is based at the
University of New South Wales, and was named a Top 100 Innovator by
The Australian Business Review.
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