Chief of Staff to Workforce Strategy Head, US
About The Position
The Chief of Staff serves as a strategic partner and operational extension to the Workforce Strategy Head, US, supporting the development and execution of the US Commercial People & Organization (P&O) strategy over a 3- to 5-year horizon. The role leads the Office of the Workforce Strategy Head, drives leadership alignment and key operating rhythms, and connects priorities across US Commercial P&O teams. It also partners with Workforce Strategy colleagues and strategic assistant communities to translate P&O strategy into clear functional objectives and execution. The position is based in East Hanover, New Jersey, and requires working in the office three days per week and 10–20% travel.
Requirements
- Minimum 7 years of experience within pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, health policy, or healthcare consulting.
- Minimum 3 years of commercial experience, preferably within a pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or consulting environment.
- Minimum 2 years of experience leading complex projects or initiatives requiring global and local alignment.
- Strong project management capabilities and demonstrated experience translating strategy into execution.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to generate insights and translate them into actionable plans.
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills, including the ability to simplify complex concepts and strategies for different audiences.
- Strong influencing, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills, with experience operating effectively in a matrix organization.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, lead without formal authority, and deliver results in a complex environment.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in life sciences, healthcare, or a related field; MBA or equivalent preferred.
- At least 2 years of experience with a leading consulting firm, ideally supporting healthcare, life sciences, or related strategic work.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a strategic advisor and thought partner to the Workforce Strategy Head, US, on P&O priorities, organizational effectiveness, leadership dynamics, and enterprise decision-making.
- Translate strategic priorities into agendas, decision points, actions, and execution plans, focusing on the highest-value priorities.
- Lead the operating rhythm and governance of the US Workforce Strategy Team, including leadership meetings, business reviews, decision forums, and strategic offsites.
- Drive leadership team effectiveness by clarifying decisions, ownership, accountability, timelines, and follow-up actions.
- Prepare and coordinate executive-level materials, including briefings, pre-reads, talking points, meeting objectives, and leadership communications.
- Ensure alignment of US P&O priorities with the broader US leadership agenda, acting as an interface between P&O US, the Office of the President, and relevant leadership teams.
- Partner with Workforce Strategy and Business Chiefs of Staff to connect strategic priorities, transformation initiatives, and business planning across the organization.
- Identify, operationalize, and lead cross-functional strategic projects with local and global impact.
- Anticipate risks, gaps, and misalignment, escalating critical topics and decisions requiring senior leadership attention.
- Drive development and execution of the US P&O strategy, integrating transformation priorities into broader business planning and operating rhythms.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, life, and disability benefits.
- 401(k) with company contribution and match.
- Performance-based cash incentive.
- Depending on role level, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.
- Generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays, and other leaves.
- Other benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
