Chief of Staff
Mass General BrighamAbout the role
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Responsible for serving as a strategic adviser and trusted partner to the Senior Executive Officer, the Chief of Staff provides high-level support in planning, prioritization, and execution of executive initiatives across the organization. This role ensures alignment between the Executive Officer's agenda and organizational operations, drives key strategic priorities, and manages cross-functional collaboration to enhance overall performance and leadership effectiveness.Does this position require Patient Care?
No
Essential Functions:
Act as a key liaison between the Executive Officer and senior leaders to ensure seamless communication and execution of priorities.
-Drive progress on strategic initiatives by managing projects, removing barriers, and facilitating decision-making.
-Coordinate leadership meetings, prepare briefing materials, and track follow-ups on critical action items.
-Provide thought partnership to the Executive Officer on matters of organizational importance, including governance, planning, and external affairs.
-Lead or support cross-functional projects that require executive-level oversight and integration across departments.
-Support Board of Directors and executive committee preparation, communication, and follow-up.
-Manage the flow of information to and from the Office of the Executive Officer, ensuring clarity, confidentiality, and accountability.
-Monitor key organizational metrics and assist in aligning performance outcomes with the Executive Officer's vision and strategy.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree Healthcare Administration required or Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required or Master's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes
Licenses and Credentials
Experience:
- Progressive experience in healthcare administration, executive operations, or strategy 8-10+ years required.
- Experience working directly with executive leadership or board-level stakeholders in a complex healthcare environment 5-7 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Deep understanding of healthcare systems, strategic planning, and executive operations.
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficient interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with a high degree of professionalism.
- Demonstrated discretion, sound judgment, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
- Ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of the organization.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Walking Occasionally (3-33%)
- Sitting Constantly (67-100%)
- Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
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