Chief of Staff
Location: Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands (On-site)
About the Company
Semiconductor manufacturers can't build what they can't measure. Our client is a fast-growing scale-up in the high-tech industry, developing next-generation metrology solutions for the semiconductor sector. The company works at the intersection of optics, software, and data. It is a small team, but the depth of knowledge inside the company is anything but small. Its culture is professional and fast-paced, with short communication lines and a strong sense of shared purpose. Everyone at the company is committed, and everyone knows their work directly contributes to something bigger.
The Role
The Chief of Staff will be the CEO's strategic right hand. The ideal candidate is a high impact, driven, high energy, deeply intellectually curious, technically strong, & AI savvy Jack or Jill of all trades. They get the board, funding, and finance machinery working, and drive the highest-stakes initiatives from strategy through completion. They thrive on finishing things, not just starting them. They will drive the CEO's agenda and extend her capacity, not manage her calendar. This role calls for exceptional dynamism and a mission-driven attitude, and is not recommended for the faint-hearted. The ideal candidate wants a full throttle experience in one of Europe's fastest growing and highest potential startups. They are hungry to prove that the biggest things can be built in Europe when the best talent is assembled.
What the Chief of Staff Will Do
Is this the right candidate?
The company looks for judgment, drive, and range over pedigree. A strong Chief of Staff at the company does not need a technical or science degree. Excellent chiefs of staff in deep-tech come from venture capital, consulting, finance, or operating roles as often as the lab. What matters is enough technical fluency to earn credibility with engineers and follow why a milestone slipped.
What the Company Offers
Diversity & Inclusion
The company is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, where ideas and individuals flourish. It welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and judges candidates on merit and potential contribution, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, or other identity characteristics. What the company is looking for is talent with integrity, a collaborative mindset, and a drive to make an impact.
Berkner Group has been retained to execute this search. If you were contacted by Berkner Group, please reply to the person who contacted you. If you are applying to a job posting, please email your resume and a brief introduction to careers@berknergroup.com. Please include your name and the title for this position (“[Your Name] - Chief of Staff - BG154”) in the subject line of your email. We look forward to hearing from you!
