Director, Strategic Initiatives, Chief of Staff

Role Overview: The Chief of Staff for Precision Medicine serves as a strategic partner to the leadership team supporting the alignment and execution of organizational initiatives within the Precision Medicine function. This role acts as a central liaison among discovery research leadership Chief of Staff colleagues finance and other key stakeholders ensuring effective collaboration and successful project delivery aligned with organizational and partner goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with discovery research leadership to align project priorities and strategic initiatives.

• Manage planning of the Precision Medicine (PMed) asset team portfolio in collaboration with the Head of Biomarker Programs Management ensuring a comprehensive and strategic approach to asset progression.
• Serve as a bridge between Precision Medicine and partner organizations facilitating successful implementation of joint initiatives.
• Work alongside other Chiefs of Staff finance and cross-functional stakeholders to drive seamless execution of organizational priorities.
• Coordinate and ensure the scheduling of cross-functional review forums as key stage gates for each therapeutic area (TA) supporting effective portfolio governance and timely decision-making.
• Ensure that portfolio alignment and asset planning are closely integrated with budget forecasting and finance teams in discovery research driving operational excellence and financial discipline.
• Monitor progress on key initiatives identify risks and ensure timely delivery of outcomes.
• Establish clear communication channels between internal teams and external partners.
• Support budgeting resource planning and performance tracking for precision medicine projects.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders providing informed recommendations and guidance.

Qualifications :

•  Advanced degree in a scientific medical or business field preferred.
• Significant experience in precision medicine drug discovery or a related discipline.
• Strong organizational project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to operate in a complex matrixed environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information :

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: 

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. 

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation holidays sick) medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

• This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs. 

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission incentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion consistent with applicable law.

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Employment Type :

Full-time