Chief of Staff to Founder

CSBio is a peptide contract manufacturing founded in 1993. Our initial products were a complete line of automated synthesizers for manufacturing and process development, with a focus on cGMP production. In 1994, we opened our custom peptide facility and began producing high quality compounds for research organizations and pharmaceutical companies worldwide. In 2004, we opened our peptide production facility in Menlo Park, CA and in 2014, we expanded our production capability through the addition of a new, state of the art building dedicated to cGMP peptide production. In 2017, we passed a FDA inspection and were recommended to be approved for commercial drug substance manufacturing. In 2023, we added additional cGMP clinical production capacity in Milpitas, CA. In 2025, we are expanding into Montana as a result of SB535.Why this role existsA high‑velocity founder with multiple ventures needs a switch‑hitting operator who can turn on/off across businesses, translate ideas into plans, and keep execution tight. You'll be the portfolio PMO, a force‑multiplier who thrives in ambiguity and high tempo.What You'll OwnPortfolio switchboard: Stand up the operating rhythm (weekly priorities, risk logs, decision memos) and drive outcomes across a small set of live initiatives in healthcare, a Montana‑based biotech effort, a Bay Area nonprofit, hospitality, real estate, and a long‑term public‑service objectiveProject management: Convert strategy to roadmaps, owners, dates, and dashboards. Unblock fast; escalate earlyFounder interface: Work directly with the founder—anticipate needs, filter noise, and push back respectfully when plans or scope driftVendors & partners: Source, brief, and manage agencies, law/finance partners, and vendors; track deliverables and SLAsConfidentiality: Handle sensitive information with discretion; manage communications cadence (internal/external)How To Express InterestSend 3-5 bullets on the hardest multi‑threaded project you've shipped, plus one page you've written to drive a decision.RequirementsYou might be a fit if you.. Have 5-10 years across ops, strategy, or product/PM, ideally with healthcare or life sciences exposureHave founder/early‑stage DNA (unsuccessful founders welcome). You've built processes from scratch, and shippedAre EQ‑forward and unflappable. You can match a direct, high‑urgency style while staying calm and candidCommunicate crisply; you write excellent 1‑page memos and manage up with structured pushbackCan context‑switch fast and still land details (budgets, contracts, Gantt, risks)Nice to haveExperience with hospital systems, clinical programs, or large‑scale pilots; non‑profit program ops; hospitality or real‑estate project workComfort working with counsel on compliance and communicationsBenefitsMedical, dental, and vision insurance (Kaiser HMO or BlueShield PPO. Employer pays 90% for Employee and 75% for Employee's family; Dental: Aetna Dental, Delta Dental, Guardian Dental, MetLife Dental. Vision: VSP and Aetna EyeMed)Basic life ($20,000 paid by company) and supplemental life insurance (optional supplemental)Disability insurance 50% standard employer paid401k 10% 1:1 matchPTO policy. 10 days PTOCompanywide paid holiday during: Week of July 4, Thanksgiving (2 days), Week of December 25Carpool, clean air vehicle, and cell phone reimbursementEmployee rewards and recognition programCompany organized social eventsQuarterly sponsored team building activities