Chief of Staff to the President

Lantern•Dallas, NY

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lantern is a specialty care platform connecting people with leading specialists for surgery, cancer care, infusions, and other services. It provides members with a dedicated care team and is trusted by large employers to deliver care to more than 6 million members. Reporting directly to the President, the Chief of Staff will serve as a strategic partner and advisor, helping align and execute commercial and enterprise-wide priorities. The role streamlines strategic initiatives, improves cross-functional communication, and helps ensure the President’s objectives are implemented across the organization. Working with senior leaders, the Chief of Staff will support strategies for revenue growth, operational efficiency, and team alignment. This high-potential leadership role is intended to build deep knowledge of the business and serve as a stepping stone to broader executive responsibility, such as leading a major function or business unit. The position is based in Dallas, Texas, or New York, New York, with a hybrid schedule requiring three days in the office each 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 commercial-oriented experience in marketing, business development, or sales.
At least 3 years of experience working in U.S. healthcare.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate sharply, concisely, and persuasively.
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to prioritize effectively.
High emotional intelligence and ability to read situations quickly.
Ability to lead through influence, build consensus, and navigate complexity.
Comfort with numbers and diving into Excel to conduct analyses.
Bias for action, urgency, and thoughtful judgment.
Comfort working in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work in the office three days per week in Dallas or New York and travel several days per month as needed.

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 and track team OKRs, align them with company priorities, and drive accountability.
Manage Clinical and Commercial Leadership Team (CCLT) operations, including agendas, bi-weekly meetings, and quarterly business reviews, ensuring meetings are action-oriented and aligned with strategic outcomes.
Lead high-priority cross-functional initiatives that advance commercial objectives, build early momentum, and transition ownership to functional leaders when appropriate.
Advise the President on priorities and use of time; prepare briefing materials, talking points, and executive presentations to support decision-making and communication.
Monitor team morale, communication, and engagement across the commercial organization, and surface opportunities to strengthen cohesion, motivation, and collaboration.
Support consistent communication between the President, the commercial team, and the broader organization by drafting internal updates, managing messaging, and clarifying priorities and directives.
Surface and address dependencies within the CCLT and between the CCLT and other Lantern functions.
Identify, prioritize, launch, manage, and transition special projects into ongoing business ownership.