Chief of Staff to Chief Executive Officer Full Time

Job Description: Chief of Staff to CEO – NewCo (Biotech/Healthcare)

Location: United States/China

Reporting to: Global CEO

Industry: Biotech / Healthcare / Investments

Executive Summary

A leading global biopharmaceutical group is establishing a NewCo platform focused on innovation, strategic investments, and business expansion in the biotech and healthcare sector. The CEO is seeking a high-caliber Chief of Staff to serve as a strategic partner in building, structuring, and scaling the NewCo.

This role goes far beyond classic Chief of Staff responsibilities. It combines:

• Strategy & business building
• Direct fund management and investment oversight
• Portfolio governance
• Cross-functional leadership support
• CEO office management in a high-growth environment

The ideal candidate brings a hybrid background across strategy, investments, and biotech/healthcare domain knowledge.

Role Purpose

To act as the CEO’s strategic extension, driving the establishment and growth of NewCo while overseeing investment-related activities, portfolio strategy, and cross-functional execution. The role ensures the CEO’s agenda is delivered with excellence across strategic planning, fund governance, and operational mobilization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Planning & NewCo Build-out

• Support the CEO in shaping NewCo’s long-term strategy, operating model, and investment thesis.
• Lead strategic initiatives including market landscape analysis, business plan development, and portfolio strategy.
• Coordinate the creation of governance frameworks, reporting structures, and decision-making processes.

2. Investment Strategy & Direct Fund Management

• Actively support the CEO in managing the NewCo’s investment fund (internal or external structure).
• Lead components of the investment cycle: screening, evaluation, financial modeling, due diligence, and deal preparation.
• Track and analyze portfolio company performance, risks, and value creation pathways.
• Support fundraising or investor communication activities as required.
• Liaise with external VCs, PEs, bankers, advisors, and legal teams to coordinate deal execution.

3. CEO Office Leadership & Execution

• Translate the CEO’s priorities into actionable plans, ensuring alignment and follow-through.
• Manage cross-functional initiatives, ensuring smooth coordination across R&D, BD, finance, and investment teams.
• Prepare high-impact CEO materials: board presentations, investment memos, speeches, strategic reviews.
• Act as a key representative for the CEO in selected internal and external meetings.

4. Business Development & Ecosystem Engagement

• Support BD activities including partnership discussions, JV structuring, licensing evaluations, and external collaborations.
• Map biotech innovation ecosystems (China, US, EU) to identify potential opportunities aligned with NewCo’s strategy.
• Maintain strong relationships with scientific, industry, and investor communities.

5. Operational Excellence & Organizational Development

• Build scalable processes to support the organization as it grows.
• Manage key operational rhythms: strategy reviews, leadership meetings, investor reporting.
• Identify talent gaps, support hiring, and contribute to organizational design.

Candidate Profile

Experience & Background

• 6–12 years of experience across:
• Venture capital, CVC, PE, or fund management (healthcare/biotech focus preferred)
• Strategy consulting (MBB or Tier-1)
• Corporate strategy / corporate development / BD
• Experience in biotech, pharma, life sciences, or healthcare investments is a strong advantage
• Proven track record in:
• Evaluating investment opportunities
• Conducting due diligence
• Supporting or leading deal execution
• Working closely with CEOs, founders, or investment committees

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred (MBA, MSc, MD, PhD).
• Background in life sciences, biotechnology, finance, or related fields is advantageous.

Core Competencies

• Strong investment judgment and financial modeling capability.
• Ability to navigate ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and analytical skills.
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder influence.
• Ability to build trust with senior leadership and external partners.
• High integrity, humility, and resilience.

What Success Looks Like (12 Months)

• NewCo strategy and operating model fully established.
• Pipeline of high-quality investment opportunities created and evaluated.
• Strong governance, reporting, and fund management structures in place.
• CEO’s office running smoothly with enhanced efficiency and alignment.
• Demonstrated impact across portfolio strategy, deal support, and business building.

Why This Role Is Unique

• A rare opportunity to work closely with a global CEO on building a new biotech innovation and investment platform from the ground up.
• Combines strategy, investments, entrepreneurship, and executive leadership in one role.
• High visibility and impact with both operational and investment responsibilities.