Chief of Staff, Care Delivery
New York, NYExecutive LeadershipHybrid5+ YOE
Summary
Serves as force multiplier to Care Delivery SVP, driving execution of clinical operations priorities, cross-functional coordination with Product/Engineering/Data teams, and operational performance monitoring in value-based oncology care. Requires 5-7 years healthcare ops experience, strong analytical skills, and tech-savviness.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
Execution & Priority Management
- Serve as an extension of the Care Delivery lead — translating leadership priorities into structured workplans, clear owners, and measurable outcomes
- Track and drive progress on the highest-priority initiatives across clinical operations
- Identify where cross-functional efforts are stalling, misaligned, or under-resourced — and intervene to get them back on track
- Contribute to the preparation for high-stakes external engagements including board meetings & partner business reviews
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Serve as the primary connective tissue between the Care Delivery organization and its partners across Product, Engineering, Data Science, Marketing, and Business Development
- Ensure cross-functional dependencies are surfaced early, decisions are documented, and workstreams are advancing with appropriate urgency
- Lead or co-lead working groups on behalf of the care delivery lead where delegation is appropriate
- Own the operating rhythm of the Care Delivery organization — including leadership team meetings, planning cycles, and executive communications
Operational Performance & Insight
- Monitor organizational performance against clinical, operational, and financial KPIs — synthesizing signals from across the care model into clear, actionable leadership views
- Identify emerging risks to quality, capacity, or financial performance and develop structured recommendations for leadership response
- Support capacity planning and workforce strategy by modeling tradeoffs and synthesizing inputs across clinical and operational functions
Communications & Organizational Effectiveness
- Draft high-quality written communications on behalf of the Care Delivery lead — including leadership memos, strategic updates, board materials, and stakeholder briefings
- Ensure the Care Delivery lead is well-prepared, well-informed, and able to focus time on the highest-leverage decisions and relationships
- Help maintain a high-performance culture within the Care Delivery organization by supporting clarity of direction, accountability, and follow-through
What Leads to Success
Credentials & Experience
- MBA, preferred
- Clinical Background (RN, SW, NP, PT/OT), preferred
- 5-7 years of experience in roles requiring problem-solving, structured execution, and cross-functional influence
- Background in healthcare operations, clinical program management, or a closely adjacent field — with direct exposure to how care delivery organizations operate
- Experience in value-based care, risk-bearing arrangements, or oncology a meaningful plus — but not required
- Strong operational acumen — comfortable with data, dashboards, and performance management
- Experience partnering with clinical stakeholders (nursing, providers, social work) in a matrixed organization
Skills & Capabilities
- Exceptional written and verbal communication; able to distill complex, multi-threaded situations into crisp executive-ready narratives
- Strong analytical and structured thinking; comfortable building frameworks, synthesizing data, and making recommendations under uncertainty
- High organizational intelligence — able to read dynamics, navigate competing priorities, and build trust across functions and seniority levels
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-priority workstreams simultaneously without losing precision or follow-through
- Proficiency in performance management tools, operational dashboards, and/or project management frameworks
- Tech-Savvy: Experience with video conferencing, Google Suite, Slack, electronic health records, or comfort in learning new technology
Skills
Google SuiteSlackData AnalysisDashboardsElectronic Health RecordsProject ManagementKPIsVideo ConferencingPerformance ManagementAnalytical Frameworks