Operations & Strategy Apprentice

Operations & Strategy Apprentice – Right-hand to the Chief of Staff

Contract: 12–24 months work-study (alternance) – Start: September 2025 (flexible)

Generare is a young and dynamic biotechnology company based in the heart of Paris, with a mission to discover natural microbial products at scale for human and planetary health.

Natural products have long been a cornerstone of medicine, yet traditional discovery methods have plateaued. At Generare, we leverage a proprietary technology platform to unlock hidden potential in microbial DNA, tackling urgent challenges such as antibiotic resistance while pushing the boundaries of science.

After closing our seed round in mid-2024, we are now scaling toward industrialisation. Our roadmap includes operating our first in-house production facility by early 2027, a pivotal step that will allow us to produce bio-active compounds at unprecedented throughput and precision.

Reporting directly to the Chief of Staff, you will become her right-hand across a broad spectrum of operational and strategic topics. This is a rare 360° vantage point inside an early-stage techbio startup: you will sit at the intersection of operations, market strategy, finance and HR, and see how key decisions are made.

Business plan & fundraising

• Help refine the financial model and operating plan in preparation for our **Series A**.

• Build scenario analyses (revenue, cash-burn, hiring) to support board discussions.

Market intelligence

• Conduct continuous competitive landscaping and technology scouting. |

Operations performance

• Design and deploy a production-performance dashboard (KPIs, cost, throughput) as the team scales. |

Non-dilutive funding

• Identify French and EU grant opportunities (BPI, Horizon Europe, regional calls)

• Contribute to application processes, then track post-award reporting. |

People & culture

• Help formalise internal HR processes (onboarding, OKR templates, competency matrix).

• Support team-wide events and all-hands.

• Education: Master’s level (M1/M2) in engineering (biotech, bio-informatics, chemical engineering) or business/IAE with a strong interest in life sciences. Previous internship(s) in early-stage operations and finance preferred.
• Dual mindset: comfortable switching between scientific jargon and financial models.
• Analytical & structured: you enjoy breaking complex problems into clear deliverables and working in Excel/Google Sheets.
• Self-starter: proactive, resourceful and able to thrive in a fast-changing environment.
• Language skills: fluent French and professional English (our investors and partners are international).
  

• Front-row seat in a cutting-edge biotech tackling antibiotic resistance and other global health needs
• Close mentorship from the Chief of Staff
• Board-level exposure: you will help prepare materials and may attend strategic team meetings.
• Learning-by-doing culture: real responsibility from day one, frequent feedback, room to experiment
• Work set-up: labs & offices in Paris 4th with flexible remote policy.
  

Ready to help us unlock the next generation of microbial therapeutics? Apply now and grow with Generare!

Send your CV plus five lines on why Generare excites you to anne-camille@generare.bio (subject: “Ops & Strategy Apprentice – Your Name”).