Legacy BioSearch Partners
CEO & Founder | Legacy BioSearch Partners
Rooted in Relationships. Driven by Science. | Executive Search in Biotech & Life Sciences Our client seeks a dynamic and experienced Chief of Staff to the CEO. In this role you will be a critical thought partner and strategic extension of our client's Founder and Chief Executive Officer. This role offers a rare opportunity to operate at the nexus of innovation, execution, and leadership in a pioneering genomics technology company. You will help shape the trajectory of the business by enabling the CEO and executive team to operate with maximum focus, clarity, and velocity.
This is not a traditional administrative role—it is a strategic position of trust and influence. You will oversee key initiatives, drive operational efficiency, manage internal communications, and act as a catalyst for execution across the organization. You’ll serve as a behind-the-scenes force-multiplier and public-facing proxy as needed, translating strategy into action and ensuring organizational alignment around our client's most important goals.
As a rapidly growing, innovation-driven company, our client offers the chance to make an outsized impact in transforming genomic analysis through their proprietary platform. This role is ideal for a high-performing generalist with exceptional business judgment, executive presence, and a strong operational mindset—someone who thrives in high-stakes environments and is deeply motivated by our mission to map genomes faster, more accurately, and more affordably than ever before.
Essential Functions Strategic Partner to the CEO
Act as a trusted advisor, sounding board, and right hand to the CEO.
Support development and execution of strategic plans, board materials, investor communications, and internal initiatives.
Track, distill, and synthesize strategic discussions into actionable next steps and drive their execution across the organization.
Executive Team Enablement
Prepare the CEO and executive team for meetings, presentations, and public appearances by providing briefings, pre-reads, and strategic context.
Coordinate and facilitate leadership meetings, ensuring clear agendas, action items, and timely follow-through.
Identify and address bottlenecks in communication and decision-making across leadership.
Cross-Functional Initiative Management
Lead high-priority, often confidential, cross-functional projects on behalf of the CEO.
Serve as a connective tissue across departments, aligning key stakeholders and ensuring seamless execution of business-critical initiatives.
Surface risks, identify opportunities, and ensure organizational accountability.
Internal Communications & Organizational Alignment
Support or lead development of internal communications and messaging from the CEO to the broader organization.
Ensure clear alignment between the executive team and broader staff on company priorities, milestones, and cultural initiatives.
Assist in change management and internal rollout of key initiatives.
Board & Investor Engagement
Support CEO in preparation for Board of Directors meetings, investor presentations, and strategic external communications.
Draft or review board decks, earnings call scripts, and other key materials with an eye for strategic clarity and impact.
Operational Efficiency
Proactively identify areas where the CEO’s time and attention should be reallocated for higher leverage.
Streamline or own business processes, meeting cadences, OKRs, and planning cycles to increase organizational effectiveness.
Own or influence special projects and operations that sit outside of standard functional ownership.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (PhD or Master’s Degree) strongly preferred.
7+ years of progressive experience in strategy, consulting, business operations, venture capital/private equity, or high-growth startups.
Experience in genomics, life sciences, diagnostics, or technology-driven healthcare organizations is strongly preferred.
Proven ability to work directly with C-suite executives in a high-growth, innovation-focused environment.
Strong strategic and operational acumen; able to connect big-picture thinking with pragmatic execution.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; able to influence without authority and build trust quickly across all levels.
High EQ, sound judgment, discretion, and a track record of handling confidential information with integrity.
Strong analytical skills with a natural ability to break down complexity, synthesize insight, and drive data-informed decisions.
Comfortable in ambiguity and energized by solving novel, unstructured problems in fast-paced environments.
Personal Attributes & Cultural Fit
Strategic operator — sees the big picture and brings the systems and structure to execute it
Low ego, high horsepower — confident but humble; thrives behind the scenes without needing the spotlight
Execution-oriented — acts with urgency, follow-through, and a bias for results
Excellent communicator — clear, thoughtful, concise, and persuasive
Culturally attuned — protects and champions organizational values and team cohesion
Mission-driven — inspired by the opportunity to transform genomics and improve human health
Discreet and trustworthy — a reliable confidant and professional ambassador for the CEO
This is a rare opportunity to step into a critical leadership function at one of the most innovative and mission-focused companies in genomics. Join us to help drive strategic execution, shape the future of our business, and accelerate our impact on science and medicine.
Seniority level Executive
Employment type Full-time
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Rooted in Relationships. Driven by Science. | Executive Search in Biotech & Life Sciences Our client seeks a dynamic and experienced Chief of Staff to the CEO. In this role you will be a critical thought partner and strategic extension of our client's Founder and Chief Executive Officer. This role offers a rare opportunity to operate at the nexus of innovation, execution, and leadership in a pioneering genomics technology company. You will help shape the trajectory of the business by enabling the CEO and executive team to operate with maximum focus, clarity, and velocity.
This is not a traditional administrative role—it is a strategic position of trust and influence. You will oversee key initiatives, drive operational efficiency, manage internal communications, and act as a catalyst for execution across the organization. You’ll serve as a behind-the-scenes force-multiplier and public-facing proxy as needed, translating strategy into action and ensuring organizational alignment around our client's most important goals.
As a rapidly growing, innovation-driven company, our client offers the chance to make an outsized impact in transforming genomic analysis through their proprietary platform. This role is ideal for a high-performing generalist with exceptional business judgment, executive presence, and a strong operational mindset—someone who thrives in high-stakes environments and is deeply motivated by our mission to map genomes faster, more accurately, and more affordably than ever before.
Essential Functions Strategic Partner to the CEO
Act as a trusted advisor, sounding board, and right hand to the CEO.
Support development and execution of strategic plans, board materials, investor communications, and internal initiatives.
Track, distill, and synthesize strategic discussions into actionable next steps and drive their execution across the organization.
Executive Team Enablement
Prepare the CEO and executive team for meetings, presentations, and public appearances by providing briefings, pre-reads, and strategic context.
Coordinate and facilitate leadership meetings, ensuring clear agendas, action items, and timely follow-through.
Identify and address bottlenecks in communication and decision-making across leadership.
Cross-Functional Initiative Management
Lead high-priority, often confidential, cross-functional projects on behalf of the CEO.
Serve as a connective tissue across departments, aligning key stakeholders and ensuring seamless execution of business-critical initiatives.
Surface risks, identify opportunities, and ensure organizational accountability.
Internal Communications & Organizational Alignment
Support or lead development of internal communications and messaging from the CEO to the broader organization.
Ensure clear alignment between the executive team and broader staff on company priorities, milestones, and cultural initiatives.
Assist in change management and internal rollout of key initiatives.
Board & Investor Engagement
Support CEO in preparation for Board of Directors meetings, investor presentations, and strategic external communications.
Draft or review board decks, earnings call scripts, and other key materials with an eye for strategic clarity and impact.
Operational Efficiency
Proactively identify areas where the CEO’s time and attention should be reallocated for higher leverage.
Streamline or own business processes, meeting cadences, OKRs, and planning cycles to increase organizational effectiveness.
Own or influence special projects and operations that sit outside of standard functional ownership.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (PhD or Master’s Degree) strongly preferred.
7+ years of progressive experience in strategy, consulting, business operations, venture capital/private equity, or high-growth startups.
Experience in genomics, life sciences, diagnostics, or technology-driven healthcare organizations is strongly preferred.
Proven ability to work directly with C-suite executives in a high-growth, innovation-focused environment.
Strong strategic and operational acumen; able to connect big-picture thinking with pragmatic execution.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; able to influence without authority and build trust quickly across all levels.
High EQ, sound judgment, discretion, and a track record of handling confidential information with integrity.
Strong analytical skills with a natural ability to break down complexity, synthesize insight, and drive data-informed decisions.
Comfortable in ambiguity and energized by solving novel, unstructured problems in fast-paced environments.
Personal Attributes & Cultural Fit
Strategic operator — sees the big picture and brings the systems and structure to execute it
Low ego, high horsepower — confident but humble; thrives behind the scenes without needing the spotlight
Execution-oriented — acts with urgency, follow-through, and a bias for results
Excellent communicator — clear, thoughtful, concise, and persuasive
Culturally attuned — protects and champions organizational values and team cohesion
Mission-driven — inspired by the opportunity to transform genomics and improve human health
Discreet and trustworthy — a reliable confidant and professional ambassador for the CEO
This is a rare opportunity to step into a critical leadership function at one of the most innovative and mission-focused companies in genomics. Join us to help drive strategic execution, shape the future of our business, and accelerate our impact on science and medicine.
Seniority level Executive
Employment type Full-time
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