Administrative Business Partner

Bioptimus; Paris; Sur place; EUR 48 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Bioptimus is seeking an ambitious Administrative Business Partner to act as an operational engine for leadership and workplace experience in Paris. You will manage executive calendars, coordinate complex travel, and drive cross-functional follow-through with a high level of initiative.

Reporting to the COO, you will own admin workstreams across HR, legal, and ops, and lead onboarding and office logistics to keep the business moving swiftly in a fast-growing biotech AI environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in executive support, startup operations, office management, or high-growth tech environments.
• Proven tech fluency: comfortable navigating Slack, Google Workspace, Notion, and modern AI/productivity tools.
• Native French and professional English (written and verbal).

Responsabilités

• Executive calendar, priority, and travel coordination for COO/CEO.
• Triage incoming requests to keep leadership focused on strategic priorities.
• Plan and execute internal events, rituals, and culture logistics.
• Oversee onboarding and workplace experience initiatives.
• Own admin workstreams across HR, legal, and operations.
• Maintain Notion tracking systems and cross-functional workflows.
• Assist with IT/ops processes and daily office needs.

Description du poste

Bioptimus is building the first universal AI foundation model for biology to fuel breakthrough discoveries and accelerate innovation in biomedicine. With more than $75M in funding, Bioptimus is a fast-growing start-up headquartered in Paris, incorporated in October 2023. Backed by leading international venture capitalists, our world-class team of scientists and engineers is redefining the frontiers of AI and life sciences.

Location:

Paris / On-site (3-4 days per week)

(This is a highly employee-facing, leadership-adjacent role that requires a strong physical presence in the office.)

About the role

We are looking for an ambitious, high-agency Administrative Business Partner to act as an operational engine for leadership and workplace experience. This is a high-leverage role for someone early-to-mid career who combines tech fluency, a bias for action, and zero ego. You will keep projects moving, anticipate bottlenecks, and execute with urgency.

This role spans:

• Executive calendar, priority, and travel coordination
• Hands-on project execution and cross-functional follow-through
• Internal offsites, company rituals, and culture logistics
• Onboarding and workplace experience enablement

You will report directly to the COO while working closely with executive leadership and team leads across the company.

What you’ll be doing

• Executive & Priority Execution
• Manage complex calendars, meeting coordination, and time optimization for executive leadership (COO/CEO) in a fast-changing environment.
• Serve as a responsive gatekeeper and triage incoming requests so leadership can stay focused on core strategic priorities.
• Events, Rituals & Culture Logistics
• Organize company offsites, team gatherings, and board meeting logistics from concept through on-site execution.
• Coordinate company merchandise, welcome gifts, and culture-building initiatives.
• Admin Project Management & Follow-through
• Take ownership of admin workstreams across HR, legal, and ops, driving tasks to completion without letting details slip.
• Maintain central tracking systems, docs, and workflows in Notion to keep cross-functional initiatives on schedule.
• Help roll out and manage internal tools, permissions, and basic IT/ops processes.
• Workplace Experience & Onboarding
• Lead onboarding logistics (equipment rollout, desk setup, Day-1 schedules) to give new hires a world-class welcome.
• Keep the physical office running at peak velocity, managing day-to-day office needs, access control, and supply logistics.
• Be the energetic, high-touch point of contact for daily team needs.

What you’ll bring

Core traits

• High Agency & Bias for Action: You don't wait for permission; you see a gap, take ownership, and resolve it.
• Relentless Follow-Through: Meticulously organized, detail-oriented, and uncomfortable leaving loose ends.
• Low Ego & High Energy: Willing to dive into any task, big or small, to keep the company moving fast.
• Discretion: Sound judgment when handling sensitive executive and company information.
• Adaptability: Thrives under ambiguity, pressure, and rapidly shifting priorities.

Skills & experience

• 2-4 years of experience in executive support, startup operations, office management, or high-growth tech environments (ideal for an ambitious early-to-mid career professional).
• Proven tech fluency: comfortable navigating Slack, Google Workspace, Notion, and modern AI/productivity tools.
• Generative AI Literacy: genuine curiosity and proficiency with AI productivity tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Notion AI) to automate scheduling, workflows, and communication.
• Native/fluent in French and professional fluency in English (written and verbal).

The Candidate Journey

We believe in a transparent and collaborative interview process. Here is what you can expect after submitting your application:

• Application screening
• Internal Recruiter Review (30 minutes)
• Hiring Manager Interview (30 minutes)
• Live Case Study (1 hour)
• In-person office meeting
• Offer

Why this is a unique opportunity

You will provide crucial operational leverage to the team building frontier AI, putting you at the front lines of technology while shaping our workplace culture and daily execution.

We believe that the unique contributions of all Bioptimists create our success. To ensure that our culture continues to incorporate everyone’s perspectives and experience, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, or disability status. Decisions related to hiring are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates. We take responsibility for always striving to create an inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome.