Chief of Staff

As the Chief of Staff at Nelly, you'll be responsible for overseeing operational and strategic execution, ensuring alignment between the company’s vision and daily tasks. You'll facilitate cross-functional communication, lead initiatives for process optimization, and manage investor relations to support our growth strategy.

To be considered for the Chief of Staff position at Nelly, candidates should have over 5 years of experience in strategic roles such as management consulting or a similar position in a high-growth company. Strong analytical skills, effective stakeholder management, and an ability to communicate complex topics clearly in both English and German are essential.

The Chief of Staff at Nelly plays a vital role in fostering a strong company culture and building high-performing teams. By championing our company values, leading without formal authority, and supporting emerging leaders, you'll help create an environment where everyone feels aligned and motivated to succeed.

Nelly offers a dynamic work environment in Berlin that's both fast-paced and flexible. As a Chief of Staff, you can expect a cozy, dog-friendly office, a hybrid work model, and a generous budget for learning and development to help you grow in your role.

At Nelly, we prioritize professional growth. As Chief of Staff, you'll have access to a generous budget for learning and development activities, allowing you to enhance your skills and stay ahead in the fast-evolving healthcare landscape.

When answering this question, highlight your method for balancing high-level strategic initiatives with day-to-day operations. Discuss specific tools or frameworks you use to assess priorities and ensure alignment with company goals.

Share a specific project that showcases your ability to work with multiple departments. Explain the goals, your role, and the measurable outcomes that resulted from your leadership and collaboration.

Talk about your strategies for transparent communication, your commitment to supporting their priorities, and how you engage with them to understand their needs. Sharing specific examples will strengthen your response.

Discuss key performance indicators relevant to the role of Chief of Staff, such as operational costs, project completion rates, and employee satisfaction. Explain how these metrics can inform strategic adjustments.

Describe your conflict resolution approach, emphasizing principles of open communication and negotiation. Provide a scenario where you mediated a conflict and achieved a positive outcome for all stakeholders.

Emphasize the importance of data-driven decision-making in the Chief of Staff role. Share examples of how you've utilized analytics to inform strategies and assess the impact of initiatives.

Describe your approach to translating strategic goals into actionable plans. Discuss methods you employ to regularly communicate these objectives to the team and ensure everyone is on the same page.

When formulating your answer, focus on how you would identify areas for improvement. Share your analytical approach and how you would gather input from various teams to implement effective changes.

Provide a real-world example of a major change you've encountered, detailing how you managed the transition, supported your team, and the successful outcome that resulted from your adaptability.

Reflect on your leadership philosophy by discussing a more collaborative and servant leadership approach. Highlight how empowering team members leads to increased innovation and productivity.