Chief of Staff - Biopharmaceuticals

About the Role

This is a highly visible Chief of Staff opportunity supporting the U.S. business leader of a growing life sciences organization. The role blends strategic planning, executive partnership, and operational execution, ensuring critical priorities are translated into measurable business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the U.S. business leader to develop and execute strategic priorities.
• Support long-range planning, business reviews, and executive-level presentations.
• Conduct market, competitive, and industry analysis to inform key decisions.
• Lead program governance for critical cross-functional initiatives and growth projects.
• Develop executive dashboards and performance reporting to track business objectives.
• Coordinate stakeholders across commercial, medical, regulatory, finance, and HR functions.
• Prepare leadership briefings, meeting materials, and executive communications.
• Act as a liaison between U.S. operations and international leadership teams.
• Drive accountability, follow-up, and issue resolution across strategic workstreams.
• Support leadership meetings, organizational initiatives, and change management activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Strategy, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience within pharmaceuticals, life sciences, healthcare consulting, or a similar environment.
• Track record in NCE or commercial launch.
• Strong understanding of the U.S. pharmaceutical market and commercial operations.
• Experience supporting senior executives or C-suite leaders preferred.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven track record of managing complex projects from planning through execution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with executive-level presence.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across functions without direct authority.
• Advanced proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, and reporting/dashboard tools.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay with incentives and growth.
• Flexibility to be remote in the US with occasional travel.
• Extremely positive data on the lead antibiotic taken to market.
• Direct partnership with a senior executive and exposure to key business decisions.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-profile strategic and operational initiatives.
• Broad cross-functional visibility across commercial, medical, regulatory, and corporate teams.
• Significant career development and leadership exposure within a growing organization.
• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.
• A collaborative culture focused on innovation, accountability, and professional growth.