Strategic Planning Specialist

Mainstay Medical; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Equity opportunities

Job summary

Mainstay Medical is seeking a Strategic Planning Specialist to be based onsite in San Diego, CA. In this role, you will work closely with the CEO to address key business challenges, facilitate strategic planning, and enhance operational processes.

The ideal candidate should have strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with at least 5 years of experience in a related field. The position offers a competitive salary range of $120,000 to $170,000 per year, complemented by comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree or 3 years and a Master’s degree.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate complex information into executive-level presentations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO and senior leadership to identify needed adjustments.
• Conduct market and competitive analyses to support strategic decisions.
• Drive operational improvements and process enhancements.

Skills

Organizational and project management capabilities

Analytical and financial modelling skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience supporting executive leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

AI tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

This position is based onsite in San Diego, CA.

Mainstay Medical is a medical device company focused on marketing an innovative implantable neurostimulation system, ReActiv8®, for people with disabling chronic mechanical low back pain. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, with subsidiaries operating in the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Germany.

The Role

The Strategic Planning Specialist is a problem solver based in our San Diego office, where they will work directly alongside the CEO and report to them on a day‑to‑day basis. Working closely with the CEO and members of the senior leadership team, this person will develop deep business knowledge to identify, track, and project manage the resolution of key business challenges as they arise. This role will focus on driving rapid business adjustments to conditions on the ground, organizing teams to identify and solve problems, and feeding all relevant information into the ongoing strategic planning process so adjustments can be made and long‑range planning is managed. The role requires strong business acumen, exceptional communication and presentation skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.

Position Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO and senior leadership team to identify needed adjustments to the strategic plan or ongoing operations.
• Drive a monthly effort to build teams and efforts around the problems to be solved – each challenge will have an analysis, supporting data, and extreme focus on solutions.
• Conduct market, competitive, and business analyses to support strategic decision‑making.
• Track progress against key strategic initiatives and provide updates to leadership.
• Manage the cadence and effectiveness of senior leadership team meetings (develop agendas, coordinate pre‑read materials, and prepare executive‑level presentations) so each meeting is tailored to the problems needing attention.
• Capture key decisions, action items, and follow‑up activities to ensure accountability and execution.
• Facilitate cross‑functional coordination among senior leadership team members.
• Assist in the development of materials supporting IPO readiness activities and investor‑facing communications.
• Support the preparation of monthly and quarterly management reporting packages.
• Assist with financial analyses, KPI tracking, and business performance assessments.
• Drive operational improvements and process enhancements across the organization.
• Perform research and analysis on strategic, operational, and financial topics as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 3 years and a Master’s degree.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Experience supporting executive leadership teams and/or boards of directors.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
• Advanced understanding of AI tools and deployment in a corporate setting to drive efficiency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate complex information into executive‑level presentations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously.
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and executive presence.
• Knowledge of medical device, life sciences, healthcare technology or regulated industries preferred.

The salary range for this position is $120,000 to $170,000/year; however, base pay offered will take into account a range of factors, including job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package includes a range of medical, dental, vision, financial, and other benefits, as well as equity.

Mainstay Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, color, religious creed, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, and/or protected veteran status. Mainstay Medical participates in E-Verify.