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Chief of Staff

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Overview

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,

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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

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✓An opportunity to make a significant positive impact on the culture and the growth of Optics11 Life
✓Freedom and responsibility in structuring and leading your own work
✓Flat hierarchy, short decision lines, big impact, and development opportunities
✓Hybrid working
✓Benefits like a pension plan, L&D budget, free lunch on Wednesdays, commuting, and working from home allowance
✓A motivated, dynamic, and enthusiastic team
✓Social drinks and plenty of fun events during the year
  • Master’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

Where is the job
Amsterdam, Netherlands
On-site at the office
Who can apply
Open to applicants worldwide

Listing Details

First seen
September 25, 2026
Last seen
October 5, 2026

Posting Health

Days active
10
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Trust Level
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October 6, 2026

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Chief of Staff