Founders Associate (unique position, m/f/x)

Tasks

We are looking for a highly proactive and versatile Founders Associate to support our founder and executive team at Persist Bio. You'll work closely with the founding team on a variety of high-impact projects and initiatives.

Partnerships & External Relations: Build and manage relationships with external partners, research institutions, and service providers. Represent the company in external conversations and help structure early collaborations.

Research & Analysis: Conduct research to inform key business decisions from landscape analysis to competitive positioning. Compile and synthesize findings to support the founders' strategic choices.

Project Ownership: Drive projects across different areas of the business, from setting up new processes to managing contracts and agreements. Take full ownership of initiatives rather than waiting for direction.

General Execution: Take on whatever needs doing to move the business forward, from ad-hoc special projects to coordinating with external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Excellent English, written and spoken.

• Highly and intrinsically motivated about the topic

• A research background or scientific degree (e.g. biology or related field) is highly appreciated, though not mandatory

• Proven track record of taking ownership and driving projects independently, ideally in a fast-paced, early-stage, or founder-facing environment

• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to quickly get up to speed on new and complex topics

• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities at once

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including comfort representing the company in external conversations

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software

Benefits

We are an excited team! Join our dynamic workplace. This position is quite unique, we offer:

• Professional Growth: You will have the autonomy to propose, execute, and validate projects. As you add value to the company, you grow in responsibility and position.

• Innovative and groundbreaking field: Be at the forefront of a pioneering field.

• Mentorship: Our experienced leadership team has know-how in a wide range of topics and business areas. They will be your direct superiors and mentors.

• Our team: We are a team of highly motivated international professionals. You’ll be exposed to people with a wide range of backgrounds and skills.