Chief of Staff

Surgo Ventures, with headquarters in Washington D.C., is dedicated to solving health and social problems with precision. We do this by bringing together all the tools available from behavioral science, data science, and artificial intelligence to unlock solutions that will improve and save lives. We work globally: in the United States, the United Kingdom, and in low- and middle-income countries on issues like COVID-19, tuberculosis, maternal and child health, housing, and more. 

Our multidisciplinary team includes global development experts, data scientists, behavioral scientists, and technologists who are skilled in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data on why people behave the way they do and how complex systems work, and in developing scalable solutions and tools. We are a growing, diverse team with big plans. We are now recruiting for a Chief of Staff to support our growing organization and work closely with our CEO on strategic initiatives.

As our Chief of Staff, you are a motivated and spirited entrepreneurial type that will work directly with our CEO supporting strategic initiatives and enabling our CEO to successfully execute on what’s important to the business.  Including:

  • Business Development

  • Current programs and initiatives

  • Partnerships

Chief of Staff core responsibilities are:

To serve as a trusted partner to the CEO and an extension of her role as the leader of the firm

  • Manage and oversee key CEO business activities

  • Development of budgets, pricing models of business offerings, data, and tools

  • The ideal candidate will have broad strategic business knowledge and experience from a medium to large consulting firm

  • Research, coordination, partner management, and implementation of new and current initiatives

  • Support key organizational processes such as annual planning and board meetings

  • Coordinate with members of the leadership, and other teams

  • Stay up-to-date on priority topics and prepare briefs and presentations to keep the CEO informed of trends and developments in the field; prepare weekly reading stacks

  • Analyze existing research, develop a strong POV on the market/landscape, identify gaps and opportunities for Surgo Ventures to engage, and make recommendations to the CEO and team

Support CEO’s partner management and communication activities

  • Develop and review internal and external communications: draft reports, presentations, and other materials

  • You are highly organized and an excellent communicator (written, orally, listener)

  • Ability to prepare presentations that are presented up to leadership and board level

  • Develop, manage, and execute a streamlined partner management system: review upcoming meetings, prepare materials, and follow up as needed with materials (data, proposals, etc.)

Core Experience and Knowledge:

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree strongly preferred

  • 2-5 years related experience

  • 1-2+ years from a medium to large consulting firm experience is required

  • Interest and experience in health policy, data, and technology are a plus

  • Background developing high impact, well-written presentations, and written reports for senior leaders

  • High level of confidence with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and ability to quickly master other software as needed

  • Knowledge and experience with technology in general and interest in seeking and exploring new business management tools

  • Excellent project and time management skills

  • Proven track record of effectively interacting with and supporting senior management

  • Must have a US work permit

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid work policy)

Compensation: Competitive

Travel: Minimal travel, may include some domestic and international travel (when possible post-COVID-19)

Application:

  • Apply by visiting our application page here

  • Short-listed applicants will go through several steps: a phone screening, a demonstration project, and a virtual on-site with the CEO and the team.

  • Closing date for applications: Rolling basis

  • Desired start date: ASAP

We ask….

  • Do you have a deep passion for solving tough global health and social impact challenges?

  • Do you want to work in one of the most entrepreneurial social impact organizations?

  • Are you willing to roll up your sleeves and be part of a core team that grows this organization, and grow with it?

  • Are you a problem solver by nature? Do you live and breathe data and see patterns in it that others don’t?

  • Would people say you are one of the most analytic, curious and creative people they know?

This is an excellent opportunity if you have supported a strong leader or CXO and are a talented servant/leader yourself. You are well experienced with data analysis, have excellent communication skills, and have worked closely with executive suite leaders within a data-driven organization. This role requires a strong problem solver who is an excellent written and verbal communicator and who has executed on key organizational priorities, new initiatives, and is able to influence strategy and delivery.

If yes…we look forward to hearing from you!

Our Hiring Philosophy:

We hire for passion and core competencies.

We look for problem solvers and lateral thinkers.

We love it if you have done different things with your time.

If you think you are ideal for this position, write to us even if you don’t have all the above preferred requirements.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Policy:

Surgo believes a diverse, inclusive staff makes us a stronger team and more impactful organization. We’re committed to a diverse team, and qualified people of all races, ethnicities, cultures, ages, sex, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, languages, social class, marital status, religions, veterans status, and disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.