Chief of Staff Intern (6-month Internship)

Description

Paris, France

Start date: ASAP

Type: Final-year internship (6 months)


About Us

Biomemory is a deeptech startup founded in 2021 at the intersection of biotechnology and computing. We are developing a new generation of data storage solutions based on synthetic DNA, enabling the long-term storage of massive volumes of data (>100 years) with a reduced environmental footprint.


Following a significant Series A funding round and in a context of hypergrowth, our ambition is to rapidly structure and scale our operations to become a global leader in cold storage.


Join us in building the data infrastructure of the future


About this Internship


As a Chief of Staff Intern, you will work closely with the CEO and the leadership team on high-impact strategic and operational topics.


You will be at the heart of the company’s decision-making, with a key mission: accelerating the execution of strategic priorities and helping structure a fast-growing organization.


This is a highly exposed, cross-functional, and hands-on role at the intersection of strategy, operations, and finance.


Your Responsibilities


1. Strategic Steering & Operations

  • Contribute to defining and tracking strategic priorities (OKRs, roadmap)
  • Monitor key company KPIs and produce analyses for top management
  • Prepare executive committees and board meetings (materials, summaries, analyses)
  • Track strategic projects (product, go-to-market, industrialization)


2. Finance & Fundraising Support

  • Contribute to financial analyses (budget, forecasting, cash management)
  • Support fundraising efforts and non-dilutive financing processes
  • Build and improve management tools (dashboards, business plans)


3. Cross-functional Projects & Scaling

  • Identify and implement process improvements (operations, finance, HR)
  • Lead high-impact cross-functional projects (internal structuring, tools, reporting)
  • Help coordinate teams (tech, product, business)


4. CEO Office

  • Prepare strategic briefs and market research
  • Contribute to high-visibility ad hoc topics
  • Act as a “force multiplier” for the CEO on a daily basis


Profile We’re Looking For


Education & Experience

  • Student at a top business school, engineering school, or university (Master’s level)
  • Gap year or final-year internship (6 months)
  • Previous experience in consulting, finance, startups, or VC is highly valued


Skills

  • Strong analytical and structuring abilities
  • Solid understanding of business and financial challenges
  • Proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets and presentation tools
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken)


Soft Skills

  • High level of autonomy and strong execution ability
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and problem-solving orientation
  • Attention to detail and rigor
  • Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
  • Comfortable in fast-paced and ambiguous environment


Why Join Us?

  • Direct impact: work on critical strategic topics
  • Fast learning curve: exposure to the CEO and key deeptech startup challenges
  • Real responsibilities from the first weeks
  • Stimulating environment at the intersection of biotech and computing
  • Meaningful mission: contribute to sustainable data storage technology


Practical Details ⚙️

  • Location: Paris 14th arrondissement
  • Duration: 6 months
  • Start date: ASAP


Recruitment Process

  • Introductory interview with HR
  • Case study
  • Final interview with the CEO