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DNAnexus

Chief of Staff

Boston , United States
full-time

AI overview

Drive strategic initiatives and enhance operational efficiency while collaborating closely with the CEO and executive leadership at DNAnexus to impact personalized medicine.

As the Chief of Staff (Sr Dir, Business Planning & Operations), you will report to SVP, Strategy & Global Operations and collaborate closely with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to drive strategic initiatives, streamline operations, and enhance organizational efficiency. You will provide strategic support and operational assistance across all aspects of the business. The ideal candidate would be highly organized, and have strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. With your expertise in management consulting and strategy, you will provide valuable insights and recommendations to support key business decisions. Additionally, you will play a pivotal role in the planning processes, establishing clear objectives, and tracking progress against goals and metrics. This is an exceptional opportunity to work alongside our SVP of Strategy & Global Ops as well as the CEO and contribute to the growth and success of DNAnexus.


 

What you’ll do 

 

  • Work closely with the SVP of Strategy & Global Ops and the CEO, in conjunction with department heads to ensure effective execution of strategic initiatives and alignment with overall company objectives.
  • Support preparation for monthly board touchpoints + quarterly board updates
  • Monitor progress against goals, metrics, and OKRs, proactively identifying areas for improvement and working with stakeholders to address any deviations.
  • Implement effective tracking mechanisms and reporting systems to provide timely updates on key initiatives and performance indicators, ensuring accountability and driving a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Conduct  data-analysis to provide insights and recommendations on critical matters.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of processes to improve efficiency and productivity across the organization
  • Serve as a liaison between the SVP, Strategy & Global Ops, the CEO and internal/external stakeholders when needed, including our team members, managers, investors, and board members.
  • Foster a collaborative and inclusive culture by promoting cross-functional communication and knowledge sharing.
  • Proven experience in management consulting, strategy, or a similar role in a high-growth tech company. 
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather, synthesize, and present complex information.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and recommendations in a clear and concise manner.
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Highly organized with strong project management abilities, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
  • Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy in work output.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Discretion and ability to handle confidential information with utmost integrity.
  • Experience with Corporate Development and M&A 
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Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual starting salary for this position is between $225k -$250k.  Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, flexible paid time off, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, and national holidays paid.

MUST BE BASED IN BOSTON, MA

Headquartered in Mountain View, California, with over 220 team members across the United States and Europe, DNAnexus is experiencing rapid growth and market adoption. With the support of leading investors including Google Ventures and Blackstone, and trusted by hundreds of the world's biomedical leaders,  the company is at the innovative forefront with our precision health data cloud to drive scientific breakthroughs.   If you are interested in joining our team, please apply today!

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Health Insurance: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan & additional insurances: 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, national holidays paid
  • Paid Parental Leave: 12 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Paid Time Off: flexible paid time off
DNAnexus

DNAnexus is a leading provider of secure, scalable, and intuitive biomedical data analysis software and bioinformatics applications for the life sciences and healthcare communities. The company actively manages and supports more than 80 petabytes of complex genomic, multi-omic, and clinical datasets on behalf of a growing network of collaborations with large-scale biobanks, as well as leading pharmaceutical, clinical diagnostic, academic research, and government organizations. Over 40,000 scientists across 48 countries are now using the highly collaborative, cloud-based, end-to-end platform to gain data-driven insights that can advance scientific discovery, accelerate precision medicine, and improve patient care.

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