Chief of Staff – Strategic Program Management

Phathom Pharmaceuticals

. Own how key initiatives progress by maintaining the master view of milestones, owners, dependencies, risks, and decision points.

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeFlorham Park • New Jersey • United StatesLead💰 $235,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex, multi-workstream initiatives while effectively influencing senior stakeholders and producing high-quality executive materials. Proficient in utilizing AI tools for operational efficiency and maintaining confidentiality in sensitive environments.

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Complex Initiative ManagementStakeholder Influence Without AuthorityC-Suite Support ExperienceAI Tool FluencyExecutive Writing Skills

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementInitiative TrackingData AnalysisDecision-MakingAgenda CreationRisk ManagementMilestone ManagementDiligence SupportCompetitive ReviewDetail Orientation

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingClear CommunicationJudgmentDiscretionAction Orientation

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsPresentation SoftwareProject Management SoftwareCollaboration Tools

Industry Keywords

Management ConsultingPharmaceuticalBiotechPublicly Traded CompanyStrategy Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own how key initiatives progress by maintaining the master view of milestones, owners, dependencies, risks, and decision points.
Run the cadence that keeps initiative tracking current and honest.
Drive work forward across the Leadership Team without direct authority by pursuing commitments, surfacing slippage, and clearing cross-functional obstacles.
Represent the CEO and carry his intent into relevant decisions and work.
Prepare the CEO for Leadership Team meetings, Board sessions, investor conversations, and key external meetings.
Design and run the operating rhythm for Leadership Team meetings, quarterly reviews, and offsites.
Create agendas, pre-reads, captured decisions, and closed actions.
Use AI for synthesis, drafting, analysis, and tracking, and demonstrate modern operating practices.
Handle analyses, diligence support, competitive reviews, and other ad hoc CEO-level work.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Five or more years of demonstrated ownership of complex, multi-workstream initiatives — the full arc, from framing through to completion.
A track record of influencing senior stakeholders without authority, and of holding executives to their commitments in a way that strengthens the relationship rather than straining it.
Direct experience working with, presenting to, or supporting C-suite leaders.
Real fluency with AI tools, and a conviction that they change how work gets done.
Meticulous attention to detail paired with a strong bias toward action.
Clear, concise writing, with the ability to produce executive- and Board-ready material.
Sound judgment and absolute discretion with confidential information.
A Bachelor’s degree.
Strong candidates often come from a top-tier strategy or management consulting firm, or from program leadership in a commercial pharmaceutical, biotech, or comparably regulated environment.
Experience in a small, publicly traded company is a plus, as is an advanced degree — but neither is required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly competitive medical, dental and vision coverage options with low monthly premiums
Roth & Traditional 401(k) savings plan with annual employer match
Long-term incentive equity compensation program
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
16 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents
4-week part-time Bridge-Back-to-Work Program
Hybrid and Flex Working Arrangements
Unlimited Time Off
17 paid company holidays in addition to a year-end winter shutdown period
Annual Fitness & Wellbeing Reimbursement
Company-provided Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Company-provided short and long-term disability benefits
Company-funded HSA plan
Accident and Hospital Indemnity insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee recognition program