Chief of Staff to The CEO

**Figure 1 Overview**

Figure 1’s mission is to democratize medical knowledge and improve the future of healthcare. Our platform is valued by millions of healthcare professionals worldwide, and is trusted on a daily basis by our community as a quick, easy, and secure way to share and consume medical knowledge.

Extraordinary real-life stories unfold every day on Figure 1. We see physicians in field hospitals treating Syrian refugees, physician assistants treating patients on remote Alaskan fishing boats, and surgeons demonstrating cutting-edge techniques to an audience of their peers. Thanks to our global community, we’ve been able to connect healthcare professionals from around the world with the help they need in the moment they need it.

**The Opportunity: Interim Chief of Staff to the CEO (Contract)**

**CEO’s Office Overview**

The CEO is responsible for implementing the strategic plan for the company, as laid out by the Board of Directors. The office has oversight of all departments, including Product & Engineering, Marketing, Business Development, and Operations.

**Reports To**:CEO

The Chief of Staff is a talented, motivated, organized, and analytic individual who thrives in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment. Reporting to the CEO, you will lead both operational and strategic projects, be a trusted adviser, serve as a sounding board to inform and, if necessary, challenge decisions. You will promote efficient execution across teams, being the 'connective tissue' that links our efforts to our strategy. You have experience working with senior executives, and the ability to work with a variety of teams and organizations.
- Create decision-making frameworks. Manage goal setting and annual planning processes.
- Manage organizational priorities. Lead implementation of strategic plan.
- Proactive, and always thinking five steps ahead. If you don’t have the answer, you take initiative to figure it out. A natural organizer. You enjoy making complex tasks simple.
- A high attention to detail for your and others’ work. You pay attention to all the moving parts and their implications
- Represent the CEO at a variety of meetings with the senior management team, other staff members, and externally.
- Prepare agendas, take notes, and assign action items at key cross-functional meetings
- Act as the CEO’s “eyes and ears,” and develop healthy working relationships with all of the Departments in the company.
- Bring decision points and status updates to the CEO, with your recommendations on the best path forward.
- Manage logistics, create presentations, organize files and records, and communicate on the CEO’s behalf.
- Thrive in a fast paced, complex, high pressure, and dynamic environment.

**Skills Required**:

- You are a “go-getter” with a strong work ethic and desire to work in a fast-paced startup environment.
- You are able to understand the work required, prioritize that work, and complete it on time and with a high degree of quality.
- You are a fast learner, able to understand new concepts and processes easily.
- Adept at multitasking, managing time effectively, communicating clearly and succinctly.
- Experience with:

- Microsoft Suite: Excel, Word, Powerpoint
- Keynote
- G Suite
- Bonus if you have experience with:

- Assisting C-suite executives

**Years of Experience**:

- 4-5 years of work experience, preferably in business, politics, startups, or related fields.

**Working at Figure 1 comes with**:

- Remote First
- Competitive salary
- Extended healthcare benefits
- Opportunities for professional development
- One-on-ones focused on mentorship
- The chance to help save lives and make the world a better place

**Period of Employment**: This is a 6-month contract (MAT Leave Coverage).

**Job Location**: Remote.