Chief of Staff

Chief of Staff About the Company Acclaimed academic biomedical research center IndustryResearch TypePrivately Held Founded1988 Employees201-500 Categories BiotechnologyHealth CareEducation Specialties obesity researchdiabetes researchnutrition researchand dementia research About the Role The Company is seeking a Chief of Staff to serve as a key partner to the Executive Director, with a focus on advancing strategic planning, aligning organizational priorities, and coordinating the implementation of the Center's vision. This role is pivotal in a complex and fast-moving academic research environment, and the successful candidate will be responsible for acting as an administrative extension of the Executive Director's office. The Chief of Staff will be expected to guide strategic initiatives, enhance information flows, and ensure that the Center's operations are streamlined for maximum effectiveness. A nuanced understanding of the role within a biomedical research institute setting is essential, and experience in a similar Chief of Staff position is highly desirable. The ideal candidate for the Chief of Staff position at the company will be a strategic thinker, adept at optimizing time and resources to empower scientific advances. They will be a strong communicator, a relationship builder, and will be capable of cultivating an enterprise mindset and a culture of continuous improvement. The role also involves interfacing with a wide array of external stakeholders, including NIH representatives, elected officials, and donors, so experience in these interactions is important. The Chief of Staff will work closely with faculty and administrative leadership, connecting the dots between the various projects and ensuring that the Center's work is always of the highest quality and impact. Operating with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, the Chief of Staff will play a vital role in the overall direction of the organization and its mission in metabolic research. Hiring Manager TitleExecutive Director Travel PercentLess than 10% Functions General ManagementStrategyOperations

Created: 2025-02-13