Quick Summary
WHO ARE WE? Optics11 Life is a life sciences scale-up headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. We develop and manufacture the instruments researchers use to measure what cells feel,
The Chief of Staff works directly with the CEO and the rest of the management team (MT) and acts as the analytical engine behind decision-making and cross-functional execution. You turn complex, scattered information into clear insights, help the MT set priorities, and ensure strategic decisions translate into concrete actions across the company.
You will work on whatever matters most at that moment: a pricing analysis one week, preparing a presentation for a board meeting next, reviewing how AI can make us all work smarter after that. Few roles this early in a career come with this much access to where decisions actually get made.
This role is ideal for someone who is smart, structured, eager to learn, and thrives in fast-moving environments. You combine a technical or biological academic background with strong business and analytical skills, and you enjoy switching seamlessly between strategic thinking and hands-on execution.
What We Offer
~1 min readMaster’s degree in engineering, physics, life sciences, or similar
3–5 years of experience in business analysis, consulting, investment banking, venture capital or a scale-up
A track record of turning data into business insights
Strong skills in structure, analytical thinking, and communication. You know how to win people over
Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills, and you use AI tools to work faster
An allrounder who can be dropped into an unfamiliar problem and come back with a solution
Ability to stay calm and effective in high-growth, high-change settings
Comfortable switching between strategic and hands-on work
Brings energy, clarity, and ownership
Fluency in English; Dutch is a plus
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- First seen
- September 25, 2026
- Last seen
- October 5, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 10
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 33%
- Scored at
- October 6, 2026
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