Chief of Staff to Workforce Strategy Head, US

Job Description Summary Location: East Hanover, New Jersey (#LI-Hybrid) This role is required to be in our East Hanover, NJ office 3x/week with 10–20% travel required. In this role you will serve as a strategic partner and operational extension to the Workforce Strategy Head, US, supporting the development and execution of the US Commercial People & Organization (P&O) strategy over a 3 to 5-year horizon. You will lead the Office of the Workforce Strategy Head, drive leadership alignment and key operating rhythms, and connect priorities across US Commercial P&O teams. Last but not least, you will partner with Workforce Strategy colleagues and strategic assistant communities to translate P&O strategy into clear functional objectives and execution.   Job Description Key Responsibilities:   • Serve as a strategic advisor and thought partner to the Workforce Strategy Head, US on P&O priorities, organizational effectiveness, leadership dynamics, and enterprise decision-making. • Translate strategic priorities into clear agendas, decision points, actions, and execution plans , ensuring focus on the highest-value priorities. • Lead the operating rhythm and governance of the US Workforce Strategy Team , including leadership meetings, business reviews, decision forums, and strategic offsites. • Drive leadership team effectiveness by clarifying decisions, ownership, accountability, timelines, and follow-up actions. • Prepare and coordinate executive-level materials , including briefings, pre-reads, talking points, meeting objectives, and leadership communications. • Ensure alignment of US P&O priorities with the broader US leadership agenda , acting as a key interface between P&O US, the Office of the President, and relevant leadership teams. • Partner with Workforce Strategy and Business Chiefs of Staff to connect strategic priorities, transformation initiatives, and business planning across the organization. • Identify, operationalize, and lead cross-functional strategic projects with local and global impact. • Anticipate risks, gaps, and misalignment , escalating critical topics and decisions requiring senior leadership attention. • Drive the development and execution of the US P&O strategy , ensuring transformation priorities are integrated into broader business planning and operating rhythms. Essential Requirements:   • Minimum 7 years of experience within pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, health policy, or healthcare consulting. • Minimum 3 years of commercial experience , preferably within a pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or consulting environment. • Minimum 2 years of experience leading complex projects or initiatives requiring global and local alignment. • Strong project management capabilities , with demonstrated experience translating strategy into execution. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills , with the ability to generate insights and translate them into actionable plans. • Excellent communication and storytelling skills , with the ability to simplify complex concepts and strategies for different audiences. • Strong influencing, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills , with experience operating effectively in a matrix organization. • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, lead without formal authority, and deliver results in a complex environment. Desirable Requirements: • Advanced degree in life sciences, healthcare, or a related field; MBA or equivalent preferred. • 2+ years of experience with a leading consulting firm , ideally supporting healthcare, life sciences, or related strategic work. Benefits & Rewards The salary for this position is expected to range between $152,600 and $283,400 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors lik