Chief of Staff

(For French, see bellow)

Chief of Staff F/M (CDI)

Reference : AMB-ATM26113A | Sector: DeepTech / AI Infrastructure | Contrat : Permanent (CDI) | Region : Ile-de-France | Ville : Paris

Company

Adoc Talent Management is supporting the search for a Chief of Staff / General Manager France (F/M) for an international deeptech company at the forefront of AI-driven innovation.

Our client is developing a next-generation AI infrastructure platform designed to orchestrate complex R&D ecosystems across enterprises, research institutions, and industrial players. Positioned at the intersection of artificial intelligence, data infrastructure, and innovation systems, the company is building a sovereign, AI-native platform aimed at transforming how organizations design, validate, and scale innovation in highly complex environments.

Following several years of development, the company has reached key technological milestones, including validated use cases, proprietary intellectual property, and pilot programs developed with strategic partners. It is now entering a critical expansion phase, moving from product validation to structured growth.

As part of this international expansion, the company is establishing its first European hub in France, which will serve as a strategic base for ecosystem development, institutional engagement, and future scaling across Europe.

In this context, our client is seeking a Chief of Staff / General Manager France to lead the structuring and deployment of its French operations. Acting as a key partner to the CEO and local operator, this role will be instrumental in translating vision into execution and driving the company’s expansion in Europe.

Position

Our client is seeking a highly strategic and operational Chief of Staff to lead the launch and development of its French entity. This is a late partner and founding role at the intersection of strategy, operations, and ecosystem development within a high-growth deeptech environment.

Acting as the CEO’s right hand in Europe, you will play a critical role in translating the company’s vision into execution, ensuring the successful establishment and scaling of its presence in France. You will act as the primary architect of the 'Sovereign Corridor,' bridging the high-velocity commercial environment of New York City with the deep-tech R&D ecosystem of Paris

In the early phase, you will structure the French subsidiary, supporting its legal and operational setup and acting as its local representative within defined governance frameworks. You will drive execution across key dimensions: operations, partnerships, and internal coordination, ensuring strong alignment between the Paris hub and global teams.

You will play a central role in business development and growth, pioneering a high-velocity 'Strategic Diagnostic' approach to bypass traditional pilot cycles and rapidly demonstrate hidden R&D ROI and engaging with senior stakeholders at C-level within large organizations.

In parallel, you will contribute to funding and financing initiatives, working closely with public institutions (such as Bpifrance), and coordinating with legal and financial partners to support grant applications and ensure compliant execution.

A key dimension of the role is ecosystem development, you will anchor the company within the French and European landscape by building strong relationships across industry, academia, and public institutions, and positioning the company as a credible and strategic player in the deeptech and AI ecosystem.

Responsible for building a very specialized, high-level technical team, you will also lead talent and organizational build-up, recruiting Forward Deployed Architects and PhD Researchers, structuring the local team, and fostering a high-performance, execution-driven culture.

As a strategic partner to the CEO, you will provide structured insights, support decision-making, and ensure that priorities are effectively translated into measurable outcomes.

This role is designed to evolve rapidly, with the potential to grow into a broader operational leadership position (COO-type) at European level in the medium term.

Profile

You hold a Master’s degree or PhD from a leading institution, ideally in engineering, business, or a related field, and bring significant experience (typically 8–15 years) gained in strategy consulting, high-growth startups, or hybrid roles combining strategic thinking and operational execution. You have demonstrated your ability to operate in complex, fast-paced environments, driving execution in contexts characterized by ambiguity and high stakes.

You combine strong analytical and structuring capabilities with a clear execution mindset. You are recognized for your abi