What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief of Staff position at Cancer Research Institute Inc?
About Us :
The Cancer Research Institute (CRI), established in 1953 and headquartered in New York City, is the preeminent U.S. nonprofit organization dedicated to saving more lives by fueling the discovery and development of powerful immunotherapies for all cancers.
Guided by a world-renowned Scientific Advisory Council that includes four Nobel laureates and 35 members of the National Academy of Sciences, CRI has invested over $517 million in support of research conducted by immunologists and tumor immunologists at the world"s leading medical centers and universities and has contributed to many of the key scientific advances that demonstrate the potential for immunotherapy to change the face of cancer treatment. The Cancer Research Institute"s research funding supports the entire continuum of basic discovery through early-stage clinical development of novel cancer immunotherapies.
Chief of Staff
The Chief of Staff - Strategy is a critical leadership role, serving as a trusted advisor, strategic partner, and operational leader to the CEO. This individual will manage cross-functional strategic initiatives, provide executive-level support, and ensure alignment with organizational priorities. The ideal candidate will have exceptional organizational, communication, and analytical skills, with the ability to navigate complex projects and build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
Responsibilities :
Strategic Initiatives and Project Management
- Serve as a thought partner to the CEO, helping to define priorities, identify organization-wide strategic initiatives, and monitor progress to ensure alignment with company objectives .
- Facilitate executive decision-making by gathering data, preparing reports, and delivering actionable insights.
- Initiate and launch programs and projects, transition them to appropriate owners and ensure timely
- Monitor progress to ensure they achieve the intended strategic impacts
- Develop and implement strategic plans and partner with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve organizational efficiency .
- Oversee key organizational metrics and provide regular updates to the CEO.
- Proactively identify and manage potential issues and risks on strategic initiatives, projects, outgoing communications, and agenda items of the CEO
- Provide regular updates and reports to senior leadership on the status and impact of strategic initiatives
- Ability to exercise sound decision-making, sometimes on behalf of the CEO
Administration & Communications
Board Relations
Requirements :
Benefits :
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable laws and provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits tailored to factors such as location, role complexity, and experience.
For roles in Burlingame, CA or New York City, the estimated base salary range is $156K- 175K per year.
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Salary : $156,000 - $175,000
