Senior Director/Executive Director, Chief of Staff to the General Manager North America

Beigene; United States; Remote; USD 189,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the biotech sector is seeking a Chief of Staff to support the General Manager North America and the senior leadership team. This strategic role involves managing priorities, overseeing staff, and leading key initiatives to drive organizational growth and success. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in biotech or pharmaceuticals, with exceptional collaboration and communication skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Equity opportunities

Travel opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in biotech, pharmaceuticals, or related industries.
• Extensive cross-functional experience in commercial operations and strategic initiatives.
• Experience in global commercial or business development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as an advisor to the GM North America and the leadership team.
• Support strategic initiatives and manage meeting agendas.
• Oversee leadership offsite events and organizational development.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Project Management

Time Management

Leadership

Education

Degree in science, business, engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management tools

Job description

BeiGene, Ltd. has proposed to change its name to BeOne Medicines Ltd. The new name is subject to shareholder approval, and once approved, the use of the name will be phased in over 2025. During this transition, both "BeiGene" and "BeOne" may be used to describe the company. BeOne continues to grow rapidly, offering challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. We seek scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and share our passionate commitment to fighting cancer.

Position: Chief of Staff

The Chief of Staff is a high-visibility, strategic partner supporting the General Manager North America and the senior leadership team by managing priorities, overseeing staff and internal operations, and leading key initiatives. This role involves supporting the GM with strategic planning, preparing for senior-level meetings, and developing organizational and communication frameworks to implement the commercial vision and drive organizational growth and success.

As a leadership team member, this role requires flexibility, adaptability, and a proactive approach to organizational needs, fostering continuous improvement in collaboration, communication, and maturity. The role includes anticipating issues, analyzing strategic and operational challenges, and ensuring the progress of key projects and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Act as an advisor and extension of the GM North America and the Core North America Leadership Team (CNALT).
2. Support the GM with strategic initiatives and ensure effective meeting agendas that drive strategy and decision-making.
3. Draft meeting minutes and track action items.
4. Create presentations for various internal and external audiences, including Board Meetings and Town Halls.
5. Coordinate communication between the GM and other executives and stakeholders.
6. Collaborate on performance goals and operational plans.
7. Identify opportunities for organizational alignment and issue resolution.
8. Partner with various departments and external entities to ensure alignment and effective communication.
9. Support the rollout of global commercial and medical initiatives.
10. Drive organizational culture, engagement, and leadership events.
11. Oversee leadership offsite events and organizational development initiatives.
12. Lead continuous improvement in business operations and performance metrics.
13. Partner with Finance on budgeting and financial planning.
14. Support programs for colleague engagement, development, and retention.
15. Manage the CNALT calendar and prioritize activities to meet organizational goals.

Qualifications:

Degree in science, business, engineering, or related field with at least 10 years’ experience in biotech, pharmaceuticals, or related industries. Extensive cross-functional experience in commercial operations, project management, and strategic initiatives is required. Experience in global commercial, business development, medical, or alliance management is a plus.

Skills & Competencies:

• Trusted partner with strong collaboration and communication skills.
• High emotional intelligence and relationship-building abilities.
• Excellent time management and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.
• Leadership qualities, discretion, and adaptability.

Additional Details:

Travel required: 30-50%.

Salary Range: $189,300 - $259,300 annually, with comprehensive benefits and equity opportunities.

BeOne is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.