Chief of Staff

Quobly; Grenoble; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH up to 4 days/wk

Transport subsidy 75%

Conference presentations

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Quobly, based in Grenoble, France, seeks a Chief of Staff to join the CEO’s office and turn scientific breakthroughs into products. The role focuses on freeing the CEO’s time, elevating company visibility, and coordinating strategic initiatives with the executive committee and partners.

Requirements include top-tier education, 3–8 years in strategic advisory or banking, and fluency in French and English. The position supports hybrid work from Grenoble and international expansion efforts.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of experience in strategic consulting, investment banking, or similar roles.
• Experience in deep tech, semiconductor or quantum technology is a plus.
• Fluency in French and English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Manage the CEO’s schedule and public profile and support strategic matters.
• Coordinate external relations with partners, investors and stakeholders.
• Lead the next funding round data room and activity with external parties.
• Produce briefing materials and presentation decks for the CEO.

Skills

Strategic consulting

Investment banking

Deep tech experience

Education

Top business school / engineering / political science

Job description

What Awaits You Every Day At Quobly

Based in the heart of the French Alps, Quobly is the result of more than 15 years of research into quantum computing.

What Awaits You Every Day At Quobly

Based in the heart of the French Alps, Quobly is the result of more than 15 years of research into quantum computing.

At Quobly we made the choice of practical and scalable quantum technology. We are building a spin-qubit quantum computer on silicon, leveraging 300 mm FD-SOI technology and an industrial ecosystem that is unique in Europe.

Quobly offers you the opportunity to participate in the future of quantum computing; become a member of our as Chief of Staff to turn scientific breakthroughs into products that matter. Following an €115 million Series A funding round, we are entering a phase of rapid growth focused on scaling up industrial production, international expansion, and commercial launch.

Technical Challenges

Reporting directly to CEO Maud Vinet, the Chief of Staff is the linchpin of the CEO’s office, managing the CEO’s schedule and public profile and supporting her on strategic matters.

The role involves freeing up the CEO’s time, enhancing Quobly’s visibility and credibility, and coordinating the next funding round. The role is operational, involving daily interaction with the executive committee and Quobly’s network of public and private partners, investors, and supporters.

You will manage the CEO’s external relations:

• You will understand, follow and maintain relationships with Quobly’s existing partners (investors, strategic partners);
  • screen and prioritize requests addressed to the CEO;
  • implement an outreach strategy by identifying events and public speaking opportunities that contribute to Quobly’s visibility, in line with its commercial and international strategy;
  • prepare for events and public speaking engagements;
• You will coordonate the next funding round;
  • set up the data room
  • follow up with investors
  • coordinate activities with external stakeholders (legal, banking, etc.) by using optimization processes
• You will support the CEO’s external and internal engagements, producing and centralising her briefing materials and presentation decks, leveraging your company-wide knowledge.

You Are Special Because

• You are graduate of a top business school, engineering school, political science program, or equivalent
• You have significant experience in strategic consulting, investment banking, or similar roles (3 to 8 years)
• Experience in deep tech, the semiconductor industry, or quantum technology is a definite plus.
• Fluency in French and English, both written and spoken, is required.

If you miss some skills, just think of applying anyway. Your mindset and creativity will make all the difference.

Working at Quobly also means

• Working in Grenoble, home to some of the fastest-moving tech and industrial companies around, and a great base camp for a wide range of activities from outdoor and mountain sports to arts and culture.
• Grenoble offers an affordable lifestyle, ensuring you can plan for a comfortable future while advancing your career with us.
• The opportunity to develop in-demand skills alongside the best researchers in their fields.
• A collaborative work environment and a company culture where trust is paramount and where individual contributions are recognized.
• Presenting at international conferences to share our latest results.
• Work-life balance, with a standard package of 213 workdays per year.
• Work from home up to four days per week, depending on the position.
• Employer contribution to public transportation (75% covered) passes and human-powered mobility solutions.