Chief of Staff

Abiomed, part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, is a leading provider of medical devices that provide circulatory and respiratory support, with a mission of recovering hearts & saving lives. Abiomed's "Patients First!" culture drives our skilled workforce and strong relationships with clinicians. Our innovative product portfolio and robust pipeline provide us the incredible opportunity to bring lifesaving technology to more patients around the world than ever before. Founded in 1981, Abiomed has a proven track record for growth, integrity and innovation.

I Am Abiomed | I Am Heart Recovery | Patients First!

The primary role of the Chief of Staff is to assist Abiomed’s President and Executive Team with making time, information, and decision-making more effective.

To accomplish this mission, the Chief of Staff will focus on the following tasks:

• Serve as an air traffic controller for the President and senior leaders of Abiomed – maintains awareness of the company’s operations to effectively prioritize time and resources
• Serve as an integrator connecting work streams that otherwise remain siloed – knows the organization and how sub-tasks fit into Abiomed’s strategic and tactical goals
• Develop and implement project management system to guide and maintain awareness along multiple lines of effort
• Coordinate with President’s Executive Assistants to refine and optimize scheduling through effective prioritization – balancing internal and external requirements to include meetings, travel, presentations, etc.
• Synthesize and summarize correspondence, financial reports, academic journals, personnel reports, etc. – create executive summaries and brief the President as needed on specific issues and projects
• Lead efforts to build and/or edit company newsletters, reports, quarterly financial reports, speeches, and presentations
• Serve as a sensor within the organization to communicate key internal concerns to the President
• Maintain pressure on due-outs that the President has requested from subordinate leaders
• Maintain involvement with Abiomed’s Competitive Intelligence Division to communicate external threats, inform President on current actions, and advise strategic responses to threats
• Work hand in hand with Abiomed’s Human Resources team to inform President on new hires, talent gaps, and potential opportunities to recruit high-level talent to join the team
• Assist with enhancing Employee Management System and leadership development programs at Abiomed
• Serve as a representative of the President to external agencies as needed (town of Danvers, state of Massachusetts, philanthropy efforts, etc.)
• Assist with written correspondence to patients, doctors, employees, and senior leaders

Skills and Qualifications:

• MBA (not a must) or similar degree-10+ years in an executive management role
• Proven experience organizing and directing multiple teams and departments
• Excellent communicator and listener
• Experience in planning and leading strategic initiatives
• Understanding of Abiomed 2.0 objectives, culture, and relationships (internal and external)
• Acumen, finesse, and flexibility to manage complex situations and multiple responsibilities, balancing long term timelines with urgency of immediate demands
• Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization – confident, humble, and empathetic – humility to do the small things and confidence to manage strategic-level work
• Desire to grow into a senior leader within Abiomed and Johnson & Johnson MedTech
• Ability to be located physically in Danvers, MA

Abiomed is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Abiomed will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, gender reassignment, non-job related mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service, or membership in any other category protected under law. Abiomed maintains a drug-free workplace.