Chief of Staff
Core
Strategic partner to the CEO and executive team translating strategy into action, driving cross-functional coordination, and overseeing organizational priorities for a nonprofit research institute.
Role type
Senior IC Chief of Staff (acting as Chief People Officer during ramp-up)
Builds
Strategic execution plans, Board materials, organizational structures, and cross-functional initiatives
Domain
Nonprofit research institute (neuroscience/neurofibromatosis) + Healthcare/Academic
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic planning, cross-functional coordination, executive decision support, board relations, process improvement, stakeholder engagement, organizational design, scenario planning, confidentiality management
Preferred skills
Experience in scientific/healthcare/nonprofit environments, governance knowledge, translational science familiarity, advanced degree (MBA/MPA/MSc)
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Partner with CEO/COO on strategic planning and execution; Track progress on key scientific and operational initiatives; Facilitate coordination between research, operations, and external partners; Prepare briefing materials and presentations for CEO and Board; Support planning and execution of Board meetings; Serve as liaison for CEO to internal teams and external partners; Lead or support special strategic projects; Identify and implement process improvements; Assist in developing organizational structures and workflows; Support executive decision-making through analysis and synthesis; Foster a culture of accountability and high performance; Ensure confidentiality of sensitive matters
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC (with temporary People Ops scope)
