Executive Strategy & Operations Associate

F-Prime Capital; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherus is seeking an Associate Chief of Staff in Redwood City, CA to support the CEO and Chief of Staff across strategic priorities and executive operations. The role offers exposure to Board activities, investor relations and corporate finance, with a path toward broader leadership roles.

The position begins with a maternity leave transition, maintaining Executive Office cadence and preparing the CEO for key decisions. It then expands into a strategic partner role with cross‑functional impact.

Qualifications

• MBA required; bachelor’s degree required.
• Approximately 3–6 years of relevant experience in management or strategy consulting, life sciences, corporate strategy, business operations, or finance.
• Experience in a publicly traded biotechnology or pharmaceutical company is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex projects and produce executive‑level analyses, presentations and written communications.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chief of Staff and CEO across strategic priorities, executive communications and essential administrative support.
• Coordinate scheduling, travel, expense reporting and board/leadership meeting logistics with high discretion.
• Lead priority cross‑functional initiatives from planning through execution with milestones and status reporting.
• Prepare executives for investor meetings, conferences and external presentations, including briefing books and Q&A.
• Support transition during maternity leave and ensure smooth handback of responsibilities.

Skills

Executive communication

Strategic thinking

Discretion and confidentiality

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

MBA

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Coherus is seeking an Associate Chief of Staff in Redwood City, CA to support the CEO and Chief of Staff across strategic priorities and executive operations. The role offers exposure to Board activities, investor relations and corporate finance, with a path toward broader leadership roles.

The position begins with a maternity leave transition, maintaining Executive Office cadence and preparing the CEO for key decisions. It then expands into a strategic partner role with cross‑functional impact.