GRAIL
Chief of Staff to CEO
GRAIL, Menlo Park, California, United States, 94029
This pivotal role serves as the Chief of Staff to GRAIL’s CEO, working in close collaboration with the company’s leadership team to drive strategic initiatives and ensure seamless executive operations. This hybrid position requires an onsite presence in Menlo Park, CA, three days a week, including Tuesdays and Thursdays, offering the opportunity to be deeply integrated into GRAIL’s dynamic and innovative environment.
Responsibilities
Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO, providing strategic counsel and support on critical business decisionsManage the CEO's office, including prioritizing topics, preparing briefing materials, and coordinating high-level meetingsManage weekly executive staff meetings including, but not limited to, setting the agenda, providing insights and analysis to inform strategic conversations and tracking follow through to increase accountabilitySupport key strategic initiatives including board materials, investor presentations, capital fundraising, town hall presentations, leadership retreats, and annual planningDrive best practices, communication, and coordination between our executives to enable effective collaboration across the organizationWork cross-functionally with departmental leaders and stakeholders to kick-off, actionize, and provide support across key company initiativesOversee our goal-setting process, working with our management team to set, align and track company goalsOnboard key company hires (e.g., new VPs), ensuring that they have the context and support needed to successfully ramp up and perform their duties
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in Chief of Staff or roles working closely with senior managementAdvanced degree (MBA, PhD, or equivalent)15+ years experience in consulting, strategic finance, business operations, or other rigorous roles requiring a blend of analytical and strategic skills10+ years of progressive experience in biotechnology, healthcare, or related industriesExcellent written and verbal communication skills, and comfortable interacting with senior leaders, external partners, and staff at all levelsExceptional analytical, problem-solving, and project management skillsDemonstrated ability to lead a large portfolio of strategic initiatives and projects in a cross-functional environment on tight deadlinesThrives in ambiguous situations and has a bias for action, high emotional intelligenceAbility to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
The expected, full-time, annual base pay scale for this position is $239K-$319K. Actual base pay will consider skills, experience, and location.
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Responsibilities
Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO, providing strategic counsel and support on critical business decisionsManage the CEO's office, including prioritizing topics, preparing briefing materials, and coordinating high-level meetingsManage weekly executive staff meetings including, but not limited to, setting the agenda, providing insights and analysis to inform strategic conversations and tracking follow through to increase accountabilitySupport key strategic initiatives including board materials, investor presentations, capital fundraising, town hall presentations, leadership retreats, and annual planningDrive best practices, communication, and coordination between our executives to enable effective collaboration across the organizationWork cross-functionally with departmental leaders and stakeholders to kick-off, actionize, and provide support across key company initiativesOversee our goal-setting process, working with our management team to set, align and track company goalsOnboard key company hires (e.g., new VPs), ensuring that they have the context and support needed to successfully ramp up and perform their duties
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in Chief of Staff or roles working closely with senior managementAdvanced degree (MBA, PhD, or equivalent)15+ years experience in consulting, strategic finance, business operations, or other rigorous roles requiring a blend of analytical and strategic skills10+ years of progressive experience in biotechnology, healthcare, or related industriesExcellent written and verbal communication skills, and comfortable interacting with senior leaders, external partners, and staff at all levelsExceptional analytical, problem-solving, and project management skillsDemonstrated ability to lead a large portfolio of strategic initiatives and projects in a cross-functional environment on tight deadlinesThrives in ambiguous situations and has a bias for action, high emotional intelligenceAbility to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
The expected, full-time, annual base pay scale for this position is $239K-$319K. Actual base pay will consider skills, experience, and location.
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