Chief of Staff, Vara
Member of Leadership
AI-enhanced breast cancer screening
Open for applications
AI-enhanced breast cancer screening
21-100 employees
Open for applications
21-100 employees
Company mission
To ensure that every deadly breast cancer is detected early.
Role
Who you are
- Analytical strength, ideally with technical affinity, with a passion for deeply complicated subject matter (keen to contribute to engineering meetings, read clinical whitepapers, discuss with medical key opinion leaders)
- Structured communication and thinking, incredibly high consistency and reliability even amid day-to-day chaos
- Entrepreneurial risk-taking, taking decisions under uncertainty, breaking down complexity into actionable execution day-to-day
- High-integrity, low ego, intellectual honesty, having clear opinions but always open for the better argument
- Genuine interest in healthcare, deep tech coupled with patience for solving complex problems in interdisciplinary environments
- A genuine curiosity or proven track record in embracing AI technology to leverage yourself; at the very least a willingness to learn technical skills even if it means getting up to speed outside of regular work hours
What the job involves
- We are looking for a Chief of Staff who is part of the leadership team, represents the company in board meetings and directly reports to the founders
- The Chief of Staff is at the heart of building Vara’s new phase – growing globally through direct and indirect sales channels, and rebuilding processes with AI
- This is a high-trust role for someone who wants a front-row seat to how a pioneering deep tech company in healthcare grows from an early-stage startup into a mature, global organization. You’ll move between strategy and execution with full transparency into the company’s objectives, board priorities, strategic opportunities and operational health
- The role can emerge into a C-level role, or prepare you for your own future as a startup founder
- Run the operating cadence the leadership team relies on: quarterly planning, board prep, all-hands, leadership offsites
- Lead strategic projects end-to-end, particularly the ones that cut across functions (e.g. fundraising campaigns, development of new strategic partnerships, development of new sales channels, new product launches, pricing strategies,...)
- Act as a thought partner to the Founders, especially for difficult conversations or complex decisionsYou'll see the full shape of the company in a way few others do, and you're expected to use that perspective
- Automate processes with AI, to increase the speed at which Vara executes even further. Work alongside technical colleagues to get end-to-end workflows with AI off the ground
- Support the commercial development with direct revenue impact by attending industry conferences, supporting in distributor development, or closing and managing enterprise customers
- Translate between the Founders and the rest of the team. That can mean writing the all-hands script, drafting an investor update, or making sure a strategic decision actually reaches the people who need to act on it
Our take
Early detection is a critical factor in the battle against breast cancer, a disease that afflicts 2.1M women worldwide each year and ranks as the most prevalent cancer among women. Vara, an innovative player in the healthcare sector, is committed to enhancing survival rates by harnessing the power of AI.
What sets Vara apart is its strategic focus on simplifying detection processes, particularly through workload reduction, This approach has garnered widespread enthusiasm among radiologists, who appreciate the seamless integration of Vara's technology into their existing workflows.
While originating in Germany, Vara now sets its sights on expanding its footprint across Europe, aiming to offer its cutting-edge solutions to a broader international audience. Additionally, the company is exploring new avenues for its extensive data stores, further strengthening its position as a leading player in the field of AI-driven healthcare solutions. By continuously innovating and expanding its reach, Vara is poised to make a meaningful impact on breast cancer detection, potentially improving outcomes for countless women around the world.
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Company benefits
- Work flexibly: In office? Out of office? Somewhere in between? Whatever you prefer
- Have time to relax: Enjoy your vacation allowance and take the time you need to recharge - we won’t micro manage your time
- Connect at our AI Campus: Meet some truly exceptional humans at the AI campus — home to countless inspiring startups, events, and opportunities to broaden your horizons
- Develop your career: Dedicate yourself to impactful projects and have regular, meaningful career development sessions with your manager
Company HQ
Mitte, Berlin, BE
Leadership
Jonas Muff
(Founder & CEO)Previously Jonas worked at a venture studio called Merantix from which he successfully spun out another German HealthTech startup called MX Healthcare.
Stefan Bunk
(Founder & CTO)Created venture studio Merantix's first core machine learning infrastructure before founding Vara.
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