Chief of Staff to the President

Lantern•New York, NY

6h•$200,000 - $220,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Lantern is a specialty care platform that connects people with leading specialists for surgery, cancer care, infusions, and other services. It provides members with a dedicated care team and serves more than 6 million members through the nation’s largest employers. Reporting directly to the President, the Chief of Staff serves as a strategic partner and advisor, aligning and executing commercial and enterprise-wide priorities. The role streamlines strategic initiatives, strengthens cross-functional communication, and supports implementation of the President’s objectives. As a thought partner, the Chief of Staff helps shape and drive strategies to accelerate revenue growth, improve operational efficiency, and align teams with the company’s mission and values. The role works closely with senior leaders to promote clarity, focus, and shared context around business priorities. It is intended as a high-potential leadership position and a pathway to broader executive responsibility, with the expectation that the Chief of Staff may later lead a major function or business unit. The position is based in Dallas, TX, or New York, NY, with a hybrid schedule requiring three days in the office per week. Travel may be required for several days per month, usually to Dallas for executive meetings.

Requirements

At least 5 years of strategy or management consulting, investment banking, or private equity experience.
At least 3 years of commercially oriented experience in marketing, business development, or sales.
At least 3 years of experience working in U.S. healthcare; health plan or provider experience is preferred.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to be sharp, concise, and persuasive.
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize focus areas.
High emotional intelligence and the ability to read a room quickly and effectively.
Ability to lead through influence, build consensus, and navigate complexity.
Comfort with numbers and Excel analysis.
Bias for action, urgency, and thoughtful judgment.
Comfort working in a fast-paced, challenging environment.

Nice To Haves

Health plan or provider experience.

Responsibilities

Partner with the President and VP of Commercial Strategy & Operations to lead the commercial team’s annual strategic planning process.
Set, track, and measure team-level OKRs, align them with company-wide priorities, and drive accountability.
Manage Clinical and Commercial Leadership Team (CCLT) operations, including agendas, bi-weekly meetings, and quarterly business reviews.
Ensure leadership meetings are high-impact, action-oriented, and aligned with strategic outcomes while supporting a strong performance and communication culture.
Lead high-priority cross-functional initiatives that advance commercial objectives; build momentum for new efforts and transition ownership to functional leaders as appropriate.
Help the President prioritize time and focus on critical topics.
Prepare briefing materials, talking points, and executive-level presentations to support decision-making and communication.
Monitor morale, communication, and engagement across the commercial organization and surface opportunities to strengthen cohesion, motivation, and collaboration.
Ensure effective communication between the President, the commercial team, and the broader organization.
Draft internal updates, manage key messaging, and ensure the President’s priorities and directives are understood and implemented.
Travel as needed, potentially several days per month, usually to Dallas for executive meetings.