Chief of Staff

InStride Health

Chief of Staff helping InStride Health scale specialty pediatric anxiety and OCD care nationwide. Advising the CEO, leading Board operations, and driving enterprise-wide strategy and execution.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $215,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic planning, executive communication, and cross-functional leadership within high-growth organizations. Proficient in applying AI and emerging technologies to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making processes.

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Strategic PlanningExecutive CommunicationCross-Functional LeadershipProgram ManagementStakeholder Influence

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Hard Skills

Strategic AnalysisDecision Framework DevelopmentBoard-Level Material PreparationData-Driven ReportingOperational Cadence ImprovementOrganizational Learning TrackingComplex Initiative LeadershipMarket Opportunity EvaluationPartnership DevelopmentClinical Product Strategy

Soft Skills

Exceptional Strategic ThinkingOutstanding Written CommunicationVerbal Communication SkillsHigh Emotional IntelligenceAbility to Influence

Tools & Technologies

AI TechnologiesKnowledge Management SystemsReporting ToolsMeeting Preparation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMBA or Advanced Degree

Industry Keywords

HealthcareDigital HealthBehavioral HealthHigh-Growth StartupVenture-Backed

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise and act as a thought partner to the CEO on company strategy, organizational priorities, and executive decision-making
Develop and evaluate enterprise strategic priorities, including market opportunities, partnerships, clinical product strategy, and major investments
Build decision frameworks, synthesize data, and present recommendations
Produce strategic analyses, executive briefings, Board materials, and decision-support materials
Represent the CEO in executive meetings and strategic initiatives
Own and improve the executive operating cadence, leadership meetings, quarterly planning, and business reviews
Apply AI and emerging technologies to streamline planning, reporting, meeting preparation, follow-up, and knowledge management
Improve tracking of strategic initiatives, business outcomes, organizational learning, and future decisions
Build scalable operating mechanisms and data-driven reporting for company priorities, execution, performance, and organizational health
Support or lead high-priority enterprise initiatives across Clinical, Commercial, Product, Finance, Operations, and People
Identify organizational bottlenecks, improve cross-functional coordination, and drive accountability
Maintain a consistent corporate narrative across employees, the Board, investors, and external stakeholders
Coordinate Board messaging, investor updates, leadership communications, and company announcements
Equip leaders with context and messaging for communicating priorities and leading organizational change
Own the Board operating process, including agendas, executive coordination, materials, and follow-up
Partner with the CEO and CFO on Board and investor communications, fundraising activities, and long-range strategic planning
Coordinate executive engagement with investors, strategic partners, and external stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of total experience
Ideally a mix of 3–5 years across consulting, investment banking, private equity, corporate strategy, and 3–5 years of operational or Chief of Staff experience within high-growth organizations
Track record leading complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives from concept through execution
Experience supporting executive leadership teams and preparing Board-level materials
Exceptional strategic thinking, business judgment, and structured problem-solving skills
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Ability to influence senior leaders and a wide range of stakeholders
Strong program management skills with exceptional organizational discipline and follow-through
High emotional intelligence, sound judgment, discretion, and ability to build trust quickly
Comfort operating in ambiguity and thriving in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
Bachelor's degree
Preferred: experience in healthcare, digital health, behavioral health, or another highly regulated industry
Preferred: experience in a high-growth startup or scaling organization, ideally venture-backed at Series B through D
Preferred: enthusiasm for applying AI and emerging technologies
MBA or other advanced degree preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

401k with match
Flexible PTO
Paid holidays
Paid service days
4 week paid sabbatical
12 week paid parental leave
Health benefits starting on your first day
Fully virtual work from home
Periodic in-person retreats
Opportunity to join a mission-driven company changing pediatric mental health treatment
Opportunity to make a far-reaching impact helping children and families access evidence-based care
Opportunity to work with talented and experienced team members