Senior Director of Strategy and CST Chief of Staff
About The Position
The Chief of Staff for the CST President will be instrumental in managing the operational cadence, strategic alignment, and communication within the business unit. This role includes overseeing key meetings and reviews, designing agendas, and ensuring follow-ups. Acting as a liaison between the OU President and various stakeholders, the Chief of Staff will prepare essential communications in partnership with senior leaders. Additionally, the leader will be part of the CST strategy team and will own and advance CST’s strategy and transformation agenda. This role requires a visionary leader with exceptional communication skills, a strong business acumen, and a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree required minimum of 15 years of relevant experience with 10+ years of managerial experience, OR advanced degree with a minimum 13 years prior relevant experience, minimum of 10+ years of managerial experience.
Nice To Haves
- MBA or PhD or relevant Master’s degree
- 3+ years in a top-tier consulting firm or equivalent experience in business strategy focused on growth, strategy or commercial.
- 5+ years of domain experience in Medical Devices, digital surgery, product development, specifically in orthopedics or Spine is highly desirable.
- Successful track record in strategy development, analysis and planning, strong understanding of strategic planning and corporate development processes
- Strong problem-solving skills and a demonstrated ability to perform complex qualitative and quantitative analysis.
- Highly collaborative, teamwork-oriented, low ego working style, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a hands-on manner.
- Excellent communication skills; articulate and persuasive when speaking; able to convey ideas effectively to any audience.
- Experience navigating ambiguity within a complex organization.
Responsibilities
- Own the operational cadence and rhythm for CST LT, i.e., Weekly check-ins, Monthly Operating Reviews, Quarterly Business Reviews, Extended Leadership Reviews, and Strat plan summits.
- Design the agenda, meeting planning, and post-meeting follow-ups for operating mechanisms and meetings.
- Own a business performance management scorecard, including a report-out of key enterprise and OU KPIs, and follow up to drive progress against key KPIs and OKRs.
- Serve as a liaison between the CST OU President and other senior leaders, employees, portfolio, corporate, and external stakeholders.
- In partnership with the VP of Strategy, CST CFO, VP of HR, and Communications leader, prepare presentations, reports, and other communications on behalf of the President or other key leaders at CST LT.
- Facilitate effective communication across the business unit to ensure alignment and collaboration.
- Lead the development of longer-term strategic and business plans, in alignment with Medtronic's corporate strategic planning process.
- Support the overall CST Transformation agenda and monitor the progress of key strategic initiatives in support of the transformation agenda, including key metrics and milestones.
- Support the CST VP of Strategy on any special projects as needed.
Benefits
- Health, Dental and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability leave
- Dependent daycare spending account
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
- Simple Steps (global well-being program)
- Incentive plans
- 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
- Short-term disability
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
- Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
