What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief of Staff Backfill with Growth Opportunity position at Surgical Data Science Collective (SDSC)?
The candidate will begin as chief of staff in a temporary role for 3 months at the Surgical Data Science Collective (www.surgicalvideo.io).
After 3 months, if mutually desired, the candidate may be asked to remain with the organization and transition into a program management role driving our global partnership efforts.
The Chief Of Staff Job Description Is Attached, Below.
Job Title: Chief of Staff
Location: Washington D.C. Hybrid (in office 1-2 days per week)
Employment Type: Full-Time
US based applicants only
Company Description: At the Surgical Data Science Collective (SDSC), we are on a mission to reduce postoperative deaths through the innovative use of technology. By analyzing surgical videos with advanced computer vision and machine learning techniques, we provide actionable feedback to surgeons, enhancing surgical outcomes. Our work is at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and data science, aiming to make surgery safer and more efficient worldwide.
Overview:
The Chief of Staff takes charge of all day-to-day aspects of the Founder’s DC office. The Chief of Staff works closely with the Founder, for day-to-day executive support, and works at the direction of the Chief Operating Officer on current business operations. The ideal candidate adeptly manages the executive office, ensures fluid internal and external communication, and spearheads operational projects, all while maintaining a keen ability to prioritize the Founder's time and address complex inquiries with precision.
Key Responsibilities:
About us: SDSC is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving surgical outcomes by leveraging the power of artificial intelligence. We work with surgeons to generate comprehensive metrics from surgical videos, providing them with valuable information to enhance their procedures. We also help surgeons create searchable libraries of their surgical videos, complete with secure backups. By empowering surgeons with our cutting-edge technology, we aim to improve patient outcomes and advance the field of medicine.
After 3 months, if mutually desired, the candidate may be asked to remain with the organization and transition into a program management role driving our global partnership efforts.
The Chief Of Staff Job Description Is Attached, Below.
Job Title: Chief of Staff
Location: Washington D.C. Hybrid (in office 1-2 days per week)
Employment Type: Full-Time
US based applicants only
Company Description: At the Surgical Data Science Collective (SDSC), we are on a mission to reduce postoperative deaths through the innovative use of technology. By analyzing surgical videos with advanced computer vision and machine learning techniques, we provide actionable feedback to surgeons, enhancing surgical outcomes. Our work is at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and data science, aiming to make surgery safer and more efficient worldwide.
Overview:
The Chief of Staff takes charge of all day-to-day aspects of the Founder’s DC office. The Chief of Staff works closely with the Founder, for day-to-day executive support, and works at the direction of the Chief Operating Officer on current business operations. The ideal candidate adeptly manages the executive office, ensures fluid internal and external communication, and spearheads operational projects, all while maintaining a keen ability to prioritize the Founder's time and address complex inquiries with precision.
Key Responsibilities:
- Daily Management: Lead administrator of the DC office, optimizing workload (including managing the Founder’s calendar), facilitating information flow. Prepare materials for meetings and speaking engagements, able to act as the Founder's delegate in meetings and external engagements, ensuring alignment with SDSC's strategic goals.
- Operational Excellence: Collaborate with senior leadership to drive key initiatives, uphold operational standards, and enhance team productivity. Develop and monitor operational plans, track objectives, and tackle recruitment, finance, HR, and administrative functions.
- Strategic Support: Assist the Founder in execution of special projects and strategic plans, monitor progress, and identify growth opportunities through thorough research and analysis.
- Digital Proficiency: While not a coder, the Chief of Staff thrives in a technical environment, requiring close interaction with software development. Experience with web account management, AWS, and overseeing distributed teams is highly valued.
- Problem-Solving: This role requires a proactive approach to identify and address emerging organizational challenges, leveraging both internal and external resources to find innovative solutions.
- Professional Development: Gain unparalleled exposure to leading professionals in healthcare and technology. Opportunities for continued learning through conferences, seminars, and symposiums are actively supported.
- Presence: Up to 40% in-office presence in Washington DC, with local residence.
- Experience: At least 2 years in roles related to operations, executive support, or leadership. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required; an MBA or Master's in a scientific/technical discipline is preferred.
- Skills: Honesty and trustworthiness above all. Exceptional emotional intelligence, relationship-building, and communication skills. Proven ability to identify strategic implications, juggle multiple projects, and handle both high-level and important administrative tasks.
- Desirable: 5-7 years in a similar role, with experience in healthcare, technology, or research sectors. Program management or consulting background is advantageous.
About us: SDSC is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving surgical outcomes by leveraging the power of artificial intelligence. We work with surgeons to generate comprehensive metrics from surgical videos, providing them with valuable information to enhance their procedures. We also help surgeons create searchable libraries of their surgical videos, complete with secure backups. By empowering surgeons with our cutting-edge technology, we aim to improve patient outcomes and advance the field of medicine.
