Founder’s Associate

At Apheris, we are building the future of how AI is applied in pharmaceutical R&D.
Our federated computing technology enables global pharma companies to collaborate securely on large AI models that accelerate drug discovery, without ever sharing their proprietary data. By powering multi-partner data networks across small molecules, antibodies, and protein folding, Apheris is redefining how science and AI intersect.

We currently host two flagship networks: the AI Structural Biology (AISB) Network, focused on protein co-folding and binding affinity prediction, and the ADMET Network, focused on small-molecule property prediction. In addition, we have just launched ApherisFold, an enterprise co-folding application that enables pharma teams to deploy cutting-edge models such as OpenFold 3 and Boltz-2 directly within their own environments. 

We are hiring a Founder’s Associate to work closely with company leadership. This is a hands-on, high-exposure role for someone who wants to move fast, take ownership, and learn what it really takes to scale an early-stage AI company. You won’t just observe how a startup grows from Series A to Series B and beyond — you’ll be in the arena shaping that journey every day.

You’ll work side by side with the CEO and leadership team on the company’s most critical priorities — from investor and board topics to company-wide OKRs, internal operations, and special projects. You’ll prepare board materials, support fundraising, and drive cross-functional initiatives that improve how the company runs. You’ll dive into new topics, master them quickly, and make sure things get done with speed and precision. This is a role for someone who thrives on responsibility, learns fast, and wants to have a tangible impact on the trajectory of the company. 

• Enable the company leadership
  • Provide execution leverage by preparing, structuring, and following up on key meetings and projects.
  • Keep cross-functional initiatives moving, ensuring clarity, timeliness, and delivery quality.
  • Manage time-sensitive priorities so leadership can focus on strategic work.
  • Selectively support our CEO in making the best out of his time with key stakeholders.
• Investor relations and fundraising preparation
  • Prepare investor and board materials in collaboration with company leadership.
  • Consolidate company metrics, coordinate data-room updates, and track fundraising deliverables.
  • Maintain consistent, data-driven investor communications and reporting.
  • Selectively work with the finance team on reporting, forecasting, and operational planning to ensure sound decision-making.
• Strategic and analytical projects
  • Contribute to strategic initiatives, special projects, and analytical deep-dives that support company priorities.
  • Conduct targeted market or competitive analyses where relevant to inform strategic discussions.
  • Collaborate across Product, Science, and Commercial teams to ensure progress on high-impact workstreams.
• Drive operational initiatives
  • Help design and implement processes that improve efficiency across planning, OKRs, and performance tracking.
  • Support talent-related work, including hiring, onboarding, and performance management cycles.
  • Design and maintain lightweight documentation, dashboards, and communications that create transparency and scalability across teams.
  • Collaborate with the Chief of Staff to enhance how the company operates using AI-enabled systems and automation tools.

You will operate as an execution partner and force-multiplier, ensuring the right things happen quickly and to a high standard. One potential development path for this role is to grow into a Chief of Staff or Strategy & Ops role over time.