Chief of Staff to COO

Cambridge, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 190000 - 250000

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Iterative Health is a healthcare technology and services company powering the acceleration of clinical research to transform patient outcomes. The Iterative Health Site Network is a premier network of 70 clinical research sites across US and Europe accelerating the path to market for gastrointestinal (GI) and hepatology novel therapies. Our focus is on driving the success and growth of our partner sites by empowering them with tech-enabled services. By combining deep expertise in clinical trials with cutting-edge AI we empower research teams and study sponsors to expand and expedite access to novel therapeutics for patients in need.

About the Role

We are seeking a high-impact Chief of Staff to the COO to serve as a strategic partner integrator and force multiplier for our Chief Operating Officer. The COO oversees our entire clinical trial operations business - spanning US and ex-US site operations medical product technology business operations and program management.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-visibility leadership role at the center of the organization. The Chief of Staff will support the COO across strategic initiatives operational execution cross-functional alignment and organizational effectiveness. You will help drive the companys most important priorities anticipate issues solve complex problems and support a rapidly scaling business.

This role is ideal for someone hungry to accelerate their trajectory into senior leadership within clinical research healthcare operations or general management.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Execution

Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the COO providing clarity structure and proactive insights on key decisions.
Drive operational excellence across the clinical trial operations business by identifying gaps improving processes and monitoring progress on strategic initiatives.
Lead or co-lead special projects critical to scaling the company including site expansions performance optimization trial delivery improvements and workflow redesigns.
Prepare analysis recommendations briefing documents and presentations to support COO and executive team decision-making.

Operational Rhythm & Internal Communication

Support and continuously improve the COOs operating cadence (leadership meetings etc)
Own preparation for executive meetings board discussions and external partner engagements.
Draft communication on behalf of the COO ensuring synthesis and clarity for both internal and external audiences.

Organizational Leadership

Act as an extension of the COO - representing her in meetings synthesizing input and enabling faster decision-making.
Champion company culture and values; model cross-team collaboration and operational excellence.
Build strong relationships across all levels of the organization to create cohesion and unblock execution.
Identify leadership development opportunities for the team; help design and implement organizational improvements.

What Were Looking For

Required Qualifications

46 years of experience in management consulting operations strategy program management healthcare/clinical research operations or a comparable high-performance environment.
Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional projects with structure clarity and measurable outcomes.
Exceptional problem-solving skills; able to break down ambiguity into actionable steps.
Excellent executive communication - clear concise and adaptable to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to build trust quickly manage up and influence without authority.
Highly organized detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-growth environment.
Relentlessly resourceful - willing to get deep into operational details while also thinking strategically.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in health-tech clinical research or AI-driven healthcare solutions
Exposure to C-suite advising board engagement or executive-level decision support
Prior experience working inside a scaling startup or operator role

New York pay range

$190000 - $250000 USD

At Iterative Health were actively working towards creating an environment that is representative of the diversity of patients our technology serves. We are focused on building an equitable and inclusive culture and by extension hiring process. If you require any accommodations to make the application process or interviewing experience more accessible to you please contact

Required Experience:

Senior IC