Chief of Staff

Trial Library

. Coordinate the company’s strategic planning process, including annual planning, quarterly priorities, and OKR tracking, in partnership with the CEO and leadership team .

Posted 10/17/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesLead💰 $140,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical and financial modeling skills to inform strategic planning and decision-making. Capable of managing cross-functional projects and producing executive-ready materials for investor and board communications.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Strategic PlanningFinancial ModelingCross-Functional Project ManagementInvestor RelationsData Analysis

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Hard Skills

Analytical SkillsFinancial ModelingPerformance Data AnalysisPresentation DevelopmentMarket Research

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTrust BuildingOrganizational SkillsJudgmentAdaptability

Industry Keywords

Strategy ConsultingInvestment BankingVenture CapitalCorporate DevelopmentStartup Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate the company’s strategic planning process, including annual planning, quarterly priorities, and OKR tracking, in partnership with the CEO and leadership team
Track company-level KPIs and performance against goals, build regular reporting, and surface risks, trends, and insights to the CEO and leadership team
Partner with the leadership team and people-lead to support company-wide initiatives such as all-hands and onsite programming
Conduct ongoing market, competitive, and partnership research and analysis to inform CEO and board discussions
Analyze new opportunities, including new indications, partner types, pricing models, and alliances, and frame options and tradeoffs for leadership decisions
Lead defined cross-functional projects from planning through execution, keeping owners, timelines, and next steps clear and escalating blockers when needed
Prepare the CEO for key investor, partner, and board conversations with briefing materials, data, and synthesized background
Participate in and support governance activities, including preparation for future finance rounds and development of board and investor materials, in partnership with Finance and the CEO
Support the CEO and leadership team in planning, tracking, and executing the company’s highest-priority initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

4–7 years of experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, venture capital, corporate development, or startup strategy and operations
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
Ability to turn performance data into clear insights
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to produce polished, executive-ready presentations and memos
Exposure to fundraising, investor relations, board materials, or other investor-facing work
Experience managing cross-functional projects and driving follow-through across multiple stakeholders
Ability to build trust and influence without direct authority
Highly organized, with sound judgment and comfort moving between analysis and hands-on execution
Comfortable with ambiguity in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents
Disability, life, and supplemental insurance options
Flexible paid time off
Observed company holidays
One-time home office stipend
401(k) program
Pre-tax HSA and FSA options
Commuter benefits
Financial wellness resources
Access to legal protection plans
Pet wellness support
Domestic partner coverage
Additional voluntary benefit programs
Hybrid workplace environment
Opportunity for growth and meaningful exposure to company-building and decision-making