General Description:At BeiGene, we’re experiencing a wonderful period of growth as the direct result of innovation, collaboration and productivity. To continue this trajectory, we’re searching for a highly qualified Chief of Staff to work closely with our global TechOps leadership team. From day one, the Chief of Staff will have an immediate impact on our productivity, streamlining strategic initiatives, overseeing project management, and communication between departments.Objectives of this Role
The Chief of Staff is a high-visibility strategic partner that supports the SVP, Head of Global TechOps and senior leadership team with effective decision-making, project management, and execution of strategic initiatives across all portfolio companies. The Chief of Staff provides the organizational and communication framework for staff, stakeholders, and leadership team members to implement the TechOps’ vision and achieve annual goals. The Chief of Staff lives in the future and focuses on long-term planning and projects to ensure the growth and success of the organization.
Essential Functions of the job:
Build and lead the daily operations of the Global Tech Ops chief office
Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives, facilitate special projects, and ensure action items are executed on behalf of the SVP, Head of Global TechOps.
Operate at a tactical, strategic, and operational level, handling the oversight of projects that do not neatly fit within the organizational chart or that fall between departments or leadership areas of responsibility
Acts as an extension of the SVP and information funnel, filter, and facilitator with internal and external stakeholders
Assess all inquiries directed to the SVP, determine priority and the proper course of action
Act as the point of contact for the SVP’s direct reports. Triage all incoming requests for the executive’s time and ensure his calendar is aligned with the priorities of the organization
Serve as a thought partner and strategic advisor to SVP and senior leadership of TechOps, standing in on meetings, challenging ideas and offering a different perspective, and following up on action items with the team accordingly
Provide analysis, recommendations, and options to the SVP regarding high impact decisions
Proactively follow up with the TechOps leadership team if and when goals are not being achieved to determine why objectives are not being met. Provide actionable recommendations for improvement
Manage the SVP’s brand & reputation, serve as liaison between staff, executives, senior leaders, regarding company climate, employee well-being, project updates, proposals, and planning
Track high priority initiatives for the SVP to identify any/potential obstacles
Promote team integration as well as cross-functional communication and collaboration
Skills and Qualifications
A Bachelor’s or above degree in Management or related field
Minimum of 12+ years’ experience assisting high level leaders; multiple disciplines a plus
Extensive experience in efficiently multi-tasking between business partners and priorities
Proven experience organizing and directing multiple teams and departments
Excellent communicator in written and verbal form
Extremely versatile, dedicated to efficient productivity
Experience planning and leading strategic initiatives
Experience with data analysis
Experience with budget management
Consulting experience with a focus on operations management
Proven success in a project coordination role
Nimble business mind with a focus on developing creative solutions
Strong project reporting skills, with a focus on interdepartmental communication
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
