COO: Lead Strategy & Operations in a Fast, Mission-Driven Startup

Energy Innovation Corp; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 331,000 - 722,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking an executive-level leader in Santa Clara, CA, to drive a high-impact organization where trust and outcomes shape the roadmap. This role emphasizes translating C-level objectives into actionable steps and maintaining quality under tight timelines.

The ideal candidate brings proven leadership guiding C-suite initiatives, a collaborative mindset, and a portfolio of work that demonstrates broad expertise.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership guiding c-level initiatives.
• Comfort with contract arrangements and mission-driven work rhythms.
• A portfolio or work samples demonstrating broad expertise.
• Collaborative mindset and genuine enthusiasm for teamwork.
• Empathy that makes hard feedback land effectively.

Responsibilities

• Keep Bristol Myers Squibb's Networking pipeline humming without constant hand-holding.
• Adapt quickly to shifting priorities in a fast-paced general environment.
• Hold the line on quality when deadlines start whispering shortcuts.
• Step in on additional duties that support the wider Bristol Myers Squibb mission.
• Keep Santa Clara, CA stakeholders briefed without burying them in updates.
• Translate C-level objectives into concrete, actionable day-to-day steps.

Skills

Leadership experience

C-level initiatives guidance

Empathy in feedback

Collaboration & teamwork

Portfolio/work samples

Job description

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking an executive-level leader in Santa Clara, CA, to drive a high-impact organization where trust and outcomes shape the roadmap. This role emphasizes translating C-level objectives into actionable steps and maintaining quality under tight timelines.

The ideal candidate brings proven leadership guiding C-suite initiatives, a collaborative mindset, and a portfolio of work that demonstrates broad expertise.