Chief of Staff to the CEO, Freenome

$188.5-288.4k

Eligible to receive pre-IPO equity and cash bonuses

Senior and Expert level
San Francisco Bay Area

2+ days a week in office (Brisbane, CA)

Freenome

Biological analysis platform for cancer

Open for applications

Freenome

Biological analysis platform for cancer

501-1000 employees

HealthcareB2BBiologyMachine LearningMedTech

Open for applications

$188.5-288.4k

Eligible to receive pre-IPO equity and cash bonuses

Senior and Expert level
San Francisco Bay Area

2+ days a week in office (Brisbane, CA)

501-1000 employees

HealthcareB2BBiologyMachine LearningMedTech

Company mission

To reinvent disease management through early detection and precision intervention.

Role

Who you are

  • Bachelor's degree in business, humanities, life sciences, or a related field (advanced degree preferred)
  • Proven experience in a strategic leadership role where execution is integral, such as Chief of Staff or similar preferably in the biotechnology or healthcare industry
  • Proven ability to lead others without reporting authority, through demonstrated competency, conscientious effort, continuous learning and improvement, and accountability as a force-multiplier for the organization
  • Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans and initiatives
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including the ability to lead and inspire teams, drive change, and navigate complex organizational challenges
  • Strategic mindset with a focus on execution, innovation, continuous improvement, and delivering results in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

Desirable

  • Masters Degree, PhD, or Juris Doctor (JD)
  • Healthcare consulting experience

What the job involves

  • Freenome is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Chief of Staff to support our CEO in driving Freenome's mission and strategic objectives. The Chief of Staff will operate with expertise and exemplary drive to achieve results and will serve as a key partner to the CEO, providing critical support in managing day-to-day operations, facilitating communication and decision-making, and driving organizational initiatives to achieve results
  • The role reports to the Chief Executive Officer. In this hybrid role, you will be expected to work onsite in our Brisbane, CA office at least 2-3 days per week
  • Collaborate with the CEO and executive team to develop and execute strategic plans, initiatives, and business objectives
  • Drive cross-functional alignment and ensure effective implementation of strategic initiatives across the organization
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, providing strategic input, and insights, on key business issues and opportunities
  • Manage the priorities and communications defined by the CEO, ensuring efficient and effective use of time and resources
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including board members, investors, partners, and industry leaders
  • Represent the CEO and Freenome in meetings, events, and engagements, effectively demonstrating and communicating the company's vision, values, and objectives
  • Drive operational efficiency and effectiveness across the organization, identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices
  • Lead special projects and initiatives, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve desired outcomes
  • Develop and execute internal and external communication strategies, including executive and enterprise messaging, presentations, and announcements
  • Ensure alignment and consistency in messaging and branding to enhance Freenome's reputation and visibility
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and excellence across the organization
  • Provide leadership and mentorship to team members, fostering professional development and growth
  • Deliver performance feedback to team members that helps ensure results are achieved and colleagues are developing in their roles

Our take

Freenome is a biotechnology company offering a biological analysis platform that uses molecular biology and machine learning to detect cancer with a routine blood draw. The platform trains on thousands of cancer-positive blood samples to recognise disease-associated patterns and help detect early-stage cancer, allowing clinicians to optimise treatments.

The company specialises in advanced computational biology, using machine learning to detect patterns among billions of circulating cell-free biomarkers. Freenome continues to focus on the development of its colorectal cancer test, potentially helping the 45 million people not currently up-to-date on colorectal cancer screening guidelines in the United States.

Following its 2022 funding round, the company surpassed the $1 billion funding mark. Freenome is set to accelerate the development of its platform, testing for additional cancers and furthering its blood test detection technology. It's also forming partnerships for R&D purposes, joining forces with health firms such as Geisinger to provide real world data that could help it detect multiple cancers.

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Insights

Top investors

14% employee growth in 12 months

Company

Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)

Feb 2024

$254m

LATE VC

Dec 2021

$300m

SERIES D

Total funding: $1.1bn

Company benefits

  • Pre-IPO equity
  • Flexible PTO (exempt) and generous PTO (non-exempt)
  • Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision
  • Wellness and mental health resources, including Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), Paid maternity and paternity leave
  • 401(k) plan
  • Plus, a variety of other perks, including pre-tax commuter benefits, two paid volunteer days per year, pet insurance, and additional discounts

Company HQ

The East Side, South San Francisco, CA

Leadership

Studied at Yale, Johns Hopkins and Dartmouth. Was a Thiel Fellow and co-founded Immudicon and Oncolinx.

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