Chief of Staff, COH LA & NMC

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope's growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

City of Hope is one of the world's leading comprehensive cancer treatment and research organizations. Reporting to a Senior Officer, the Chief of Staff plays a highly visible and strategic leadership role supporting executive priorities and enterprise-wide initiatives. This position partners closely with senior executives across functions and external stakeholders to drive key business strategies, enhance organizational alignment, and accelerate critical system initiatives. The role requires exceptional executive communication, strategic thinking, and project execution capabilities to support the organization's mission and long-term vision.


As a successful candidate, you will:

• Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to senior leadership, providing insights, recommendations, and solutions to advance organizational priorities
• Lead and manage high-impact, cross-functional initiatives, including business planning, risk assessment, and execution strategies
• Partner with senior executives to drive enterprise-wide alignment and ensure successful implementation of strategic initiatives
• Prepare executive-level presentations, communications, and materials for leadership forums, board meetings, and key stakeholders
• Monitor and track priority initiatives, ensuring accountability and follow-through across leadership teams
• Facilitate governance structures, leadership committees, and strategic planning processes to enhance system-wide collaboration
• Act as a liaison between senior leadership, internal teams, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless communication and execution
• Conduct research and analysis on market trends, operational performance, and strategic opportunities to inform decision-making
• Oversee complex projects and initiatives, bringing together stakeholders and driving decisions that advance organizational goals
• Support the development of operational processes, systems, and programs that improve efficiency and outcomes across the enterprise

Your qualifications should include:

• Bachelor's degree required (advanced degree such as MBA, MHA, or MPH preferred)
• 10+ years of experience working with C-suite leaders in healthcare, hospital operations, strategy, or related fields
• 7+ years of leadership experience managing senior teams and driving enterprise-level initiatives
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects and deliver results in fast-paced environments
• Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and analytical capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and build trusted partnerships
• Experience with governance structures, organizational transformation, and change management
• Financial acumen with the ability to interpret budgets, forecasts, and business cases
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and ability to manage confidential information

City of Hope employees' pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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