Chief of Staff, Tissium Inc. M/F/X

DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPANY

TISSIUM is a mission-driven medical device company founded in 2013, headquartered in Paris, with a production facility in Roncq (near Lille) and an office in Boston. We are dedicated to creating a new era of body repair by leveraging our biopolymer platform to develop new, innovative solutions in surgery for a positive impact on patients' lives.

Our technology is based on research and intellectual property from the laboratories of Professor Robert Langer (MIT) and Professor Jeffrey M. Karp (Brigham and Women's Hospital), who co-founded the company with Christophe Bancel (CEO) and Maria Pereira (Chief Innovation Officer).

We are developing polymers for atraumatic tissue repair in various applications. Today, these polymers are used for structureless nerve repair, hernia repair and cardiovascular sealing.

Since our inception, we have raised a total of 170 million euros. Our latest fundraising round, which concluded in April 2023, resulted in 50 million euros in additional funding. This infusion of capital provides us with the necessary resources to finance the commercialization of our first products.


CONTEXT

At TISSIUM, we are pioneering the future of tissue reconstruction with our innovative platform of biomorphic programmable polymers. We are in the process of building a strong presence in the US market to support our first US product launch and are looking for a dynamic, organized, and resourceful Chief of Staff to enable the US affiliate's growth. This role will serve as the interface between TISSIUM’s global headquarters in Paris and the US team, ensuring smooth coordination and facilitation of back-office activities including HR, Finance, IT, Legal, Travel, and Administrative functions. 

The Chief of Staff will be the local representative and face of TISSIUM Inc. at our CIC office in Cambridge, MA, responsible for driving operational excellence and supporting the field activities of the Sales and Clinical Operations teams. They will play a pivotal role in onboarding new joiners, driving the scale-up in the US and managing local relationships with suppliers and partners.

This role requires a highly cross-functional professional who is proactive, detail-oriented, and has a strong sense of service. The ideal candidate will have the capacity to organize, execute, and influence activities, ensuring that all US and EU teams are seamlessly connected and supported.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational Management and Team Support:
• Act as the main point of contact between Paris HQ and the US team, coordinating
and facilitating back-office activities related to HR, Finance, IT, Legal, and Travel.
• Ensure smooth daily office operations and provide on-site support to employees at
the CIC office in Cambridge, MA and remote employees in the US.
• Facilitate local support for Sales and Clinical Operations, including scheduling and
field activity coordination.
• Manage the onboarding process for new joiners, ensuring all practical arrangements
are made and employees are well-integrated into the team.
• Lead all internal and external communication activities for the US affiliate.
• Manage social media and website with the communication team.

Vendor and Supplier Management:
• Oversee relationships with key local suppliers for HR, IT, and Finance services.

• Negotiate contracts and agreements as needed to optimize costs and ensure high quality service delivery for everything from travel to banking and HR benefits for employees.

Special Projects and Events:
• Leverage resources and liaise with internal stakeholders to implement company policies and processes effectively.
• Organize and execute local events including investor meetings, and activities to support team engagement and represent TISSIUM’s brand.
• Manage special projects and ad hoc requests as directed by the President of TISSIUM Inc.

REPORTING LINE

This job will report to the President of TISSIUM Inc.

 

YOU WILL LOVE THIS JOB IF

• You are highly organized with meticulous attention to detail.
• You have a strong interpersonal and service-oriented mindset.
• You are a proactive problem solver, able to anticipate needs and address challenges.
• You are trustworthy and demonstrate strong work ethic.