Feanix Biotechnologies

Founder Associate to the CEO

Santa Cruz, CA · Exec

No sponsorship$95k-$125kDetected 7 days ago

Machine LearningProject ManagementLogisticsCustomer SuccessLeadershipCommunicationPublic SpeakingAdaptability

About the role

This isn't a traditional executive assistant role.
This is one of the few roles where you'll have the opportunity to closely observe and contribute to the day-to-day work of a founder and CEO.
If your long-term goal is to become a founder, operator, executive, or startup leader, this role offers an uncommon level of exposure.

Partner directly with the CEO to maximize his effectiveness across every aspect of the business.
Drive between customer sites, offices, airports, and meetings.
Manage calendars, meeting preparation, follow-up, and communications.
Prepare presentations, emails, documents, and meeting materials.
Support recruiting, customer visits, board meetings, and special projects.
Manage both professional and personal logistics, including appointments, reservations, errands, travel planning, and other responsibilities that enable the CEO to operate at his highest level.
Wants to build a long-term partnership with a founder.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Reside in or be willing to relocate to the Santa Cruz area before your start date.
Willing and able to travel extensively, including multiple overnight trips most weeks and occasional week-long (or longer) travel.
Comfortable driving long distances throughout California and Arizona.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High level of discretion, professionalism, and attention to detail.
Why Join Feanix?
This role offers an uncommon opportunity to work alongside a founder as the company scales. Rather than supporting from a distance, you'll be immersed in the decisions, challenges, and opportunities that come with building a venture-backed company.
You'll gain exposure to nearly every part of the business, including strategy, fundraising, recruiting, product development, customer success, partnerships, operations, and leadership, while developing skills that are difficult to acquire in almost any other role.

Previous experience supporting executives, founders, operations, consulting, hospitality, project management, startups, or similar fast-paced environments is preferred but not required.

Actual starting pay for this role is determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to qualifications, experience, relevant skills, education, and geographic location.
$95,000 - $125,000 USD

Employees are offered a variety of benefits to empower them with the resources and flexibility they need to enjoy success on the job and to live a healthy life.

Your job is simple: remove friction so he can spend more time building the company.
You'll gain insight into fundraising, strategy, recruiting, product development, customer relationships, company building, and the countless operational decisions that happen behind the scenes every day.
Some weeks you'll spend several days on the road visiting customers throughout California and Arizona.
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Feanix Biotechnologies is an equal opportunity employer.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know.

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