Chief Executive Officer Full-time

The Quantum Biology Institute is looking for a Chief Executive Officer to work with the board in overseeing all operations and sustainably advancing its mission: “To perform the foundational research necessary to seed the field of quantum biology”.

Quantum biology unlocks a fundamentally new way to actuate on biology. The Quantum Biology Institute is a non-profit that conducts basic research, releasing all of it openly to help build the foundation of the field. Following our publicly available scientific roadmap, we seek to unambiguously refute or establish the existence of a quantum-to-biology link.

This candidate will need to have:

• A background in quantum physics and/or biology, or closely related technical field
• Experience managing technical and non-technical staff directly in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in a C-suite or equivalent level leadership position
• Success in developing and executing fundraising strategies, including in the non-profit sector
• Experience proactively negotiating, mediating and resolving conflict inside organizations and with external stakeholders

Successful candidates will have the responsibility to:

• Ensure scientific success in line with the mission
• Create a healthy, high-performing culture while actively managing staff performance
• Create a vision that will carry the institute forward in the years to come
• Ensure long-term financial stability, directly executing fundraising strategy where necessary
• Manage all external relationships (funders, partners, collaborators and sponsors)

The position is predominantly at the Quantum Biology Institute’s headquarters in Los Angeles. While the institute is a 501c(3), we are able to offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

The hiring process will include interviews, a work test and an in-person visit to meet the team at the lab in Los Angeles.

Please disclose any past or present relationships with current employees, contractors, or board members of the Quantum Biology Institute.

Please send your CV to the email listed in the ad.

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