Chief of Staff

Shionogi Inc. (U.S.)

Chief of Staff supporting US President & CEO in governance and strategic execution. Driving alignment and accountability with Japan parent company and overseeing project management.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeFlorham Park • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $285,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the end-to-end planning, preparation, and follow-up for all key governance forums
Develop structured agendas in partnership with the CEO, ensuring alignment on priorities and decision frameworks
Drive rigorous follow-up on action items, decisions, and commitments arising from governance meetings
Coordinate and manage monthly reporting cycles to Japan headquarters
Act as a key liaison between the US affiliate and Japan HQ, facilitating clear communication and aligned expectations
Support the CEO in translating strategic priorities into actionable plans with clear milestones
Track progress against corporate, strategic and operational objectives; surface risks and opportunities proactively
Architect and maintain a digital platform to centralize governance materials and project tracking
Partner closely with various functions to synthesize inputs and coordinate integrated planning
Prepare high-quality executive communications for internal and external audiences

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Life Sciences, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
12+ years of progressive experience in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry
Strong project management skills with experience managing complex, cross-functional initiatives
Exceptional PowerPoint and executive presentation skills — able to synthesize complex information into clear, compelling narratives
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
High degree of organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Proven ability to work effectively with senior executives and across all levels of an organization
Strong work ethic, personal accountability, and a bias toward action
Demonstrated commercial background (sales, marketing, market access, or business development)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementexecutive presentationstrategic planningrisk managementreporting cyclesdigital platform architecturedata synthesismilestone trackingaction item follow-upgovernance frameworks

Soft Skills

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