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Director, Strategic Assistant – Chief of Staff
Location
Arizona + 2 moreAll locations: Arizona | New Jersey | Texas
Posted
3 days ago
Salary
$185.5K - $344.5K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Director, Strategic Assistant – Chief of Staff
Kerr Dental
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Chief Customer Engagement Officer. • Drive the planning, execution, and measurement of high-impact strategic initiatives. • Lead executive communications and engagement strategies. • Act as a central connector across Customer Engagement, Sales Leadership, and enterprise stakeholders. • Oversee executive engagement planning and leadership team operations. • Lead and facilitate complex cross-functional projects. • Partner with sales leadership to identify emerging trends and solve business challenges. • Represent the Chief Customer Engagement Officer in leadership discussions when appropriate. • Synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required from 4-year college or university.
- 8+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, consulting, or similarly structured industries; inclusive of at least 2 different types of cross-functional roles and / or experiences.
- 2+ years of experience leading complex, cross-functional projects and translating strategy into execution, with a proven ability to align global and local stakeholders.
- Proven ability to translate strategy into action, leading complex projects and initiatives from concept through execution with measurable impact.
- Strong relationship-building and influencing skills.
- Exceptional communication and storytelling capabilities.
- Demonstrated analytical mindset.
- Highly organized and proactive, with the ability to manage competing priorities, navigate ambiguity, and deliver high-quality results with accuracy and attention to detail.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life and disability benefits
- 401(k) with company contribution and match
- Generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves
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