Chief Operations Officer (COO) - Astera Neuro

Astera Institute(1 month ago)

Emeryville, CAOnsiteFull TimeExecutive$300,000 - $600,000Obelisk

About this role

The Chief Operations Officer (COO) at Astera Neuro will be responsible for architecting and operationalizing a pioneering research initiative focused on engineering consciousness through neuroscience and AI. This role entails establishing robust lab infrastructure, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional workflows while scaling the team from 20 to over 100 interdisciplinary scientists and engineers within a few years. The COO will also coordinate project management functions to foster collaboration between neuroscience and engineering teams, ensuring the successful execution of Obelisk's ambitious mission.

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Required Skills

Operational Leadership
Research Operations
Team Scale-Up
Cross-Disciplinary Coordination
Project Management
Budget Oversight
Regulatory Compliance
Lab Infrastructure
Recruitment Strategies
Cultural Development

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About Astera Institute

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Astera Institute is dedicated to empowering visionary science and technology projects that aim to create transformative progress for humanity. The institute focuses on incubating high-leverage ideas in their nascent stages, promoting systemic change through entrepreneurial experimentation. Notably, Astera runs various programs including a residency, open science initiatives, and research in artificial general intelligence (AGI), all designed to advance human civilization and open up new frontiers in technology and science. With a mission to shape the future, Astera bridges innovative thought with practical application.