Chief of Staff to CEO

Summary

Join Henry Schein One as their Chief of Staff, a key partner to the CEO, providing crucial support in managing daily operations, executing strategic initiatives, and ensuring seamless communication. This hybrid role (or remote with travel) requires a highly experienced senior professional to act as a trusted advisor, program-manage cross-functional initiatives, and support the company's growth. The position demands high-level technical competency and confidentiality, involving strategic decision-making and implementation. The Chief of Staff will also build external partnerships, drive internal communication, manage special projects, and assist executive leaders in maintaining OKR progress. This role offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

Requirements

• Typically 12 or more years of increasing responsibility and complexity in terms of any applicable professional experience
• Broad and unique range of professional skills with an expert understanding of industry practices
• Outstanding proficiency with tools, systems, and procedures
• Expert planning/organizational skills and techniques
• Expert independent decision making, analysis and problem-solving skills
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Outstanding presentation and public speaking skills
• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• Outstanding conflict resolution skills and ability to deliver difficult messages
• Use skill and influence to develop company objectives and principles and to achieve goals in creative and effective ways
• Excellent negotiating skills
• Strategic planning skills
• Project management, consultative skills and ability to manage a budget
• Expert in multiple technical and/or business skills
• Ability to cultivate and develop lasting internal and external customer relation
• Recognized in the industry as an expert
• Strong financial skills
• Proven experience in a Chief of Staff or similar strategic role
• Exceptional project management skills and ability to execute multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Excellent strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and develop clear, actionable recommendations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence key stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Passion for understanding and improving business operations, takes proactive initiative to solve problems
• Ability to thrive in an ever-changing and fast-paced environment
• High level of integrity and professionalism

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO, Strategy and Executive Leadership team to implement the company's strategic plan and manage progress against goals
• Oversee the execution of strategic initiatives across multiple departments and work with the program office through collaboration with executive leadership
• Conduct analysis to support strategic decision-making and synthesize findings into clear recommendations and actionable plans
• Build and manage relationships with external partners, including vendors, customers, and industry organizations
• Drive internal communication of strategy, ensuring that all employees are informed and engaged in the company's mission and priorities jointly with the communications department
• Manage special projects and initiatives assigned by the CEO
• Assists Executive Leaders to maintain OKR (Objectives and Key Results) status and progress to ensure effective implementation of company strategic initiatives
• Facilitate effective communication between the CEO and various departments, ensuring information flows efficiently
• Identify and implement operational improvements to enhance overall organizational efficiency
• Prepare and organize materials for regular executive meetings, director meetings, board meetings, shareholder meetings, etc. ensuring agenda items are addressed effectively
• Handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality and discretion

Preferred Qualifications

• Typically a Bachelor's Degree in business or global equivalent in related discipline
• MBA or global equivalent preferred
• May hold two or more industry certifications

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Sick Leave (if applicable)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short Term Disability
• Income Protection
• Work Life Assistance Program
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Education Benefits
• Worldwide Scholarship Program
• Volunteer Opportunities