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Strategic Operations and Executive Support Associate

MakonisNew York, NYMay 4th, 2026
Position SummaryReporting to the Sr. Director of Executive Management & Government Affairs, will serve as a key partner within the Office of the CEO, supporting enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, executive decision-making, and cross-functional execution.This role will act as a force multiplier to the CEO Office by driving structured analysis, managing high-impact projects, coordinating cross-departmental priorities, and supporting public affairs and external advisory engagements.The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, politically astute, and capable of operating in a fast-paced, high-visibility executive environment.Key Roles and ResponsibilitiesExecutive Strategy & Decision SupportProvide structured analytical support to the CEO and Chairman (COB) on high-priority business issues.Develop executive-level briefing materials, board presentations, and strategic recommendation documents.Conduct financial, operational, and market analyses to inform leadership decisions.Track and systematize key corporate KPIs and executive dashboards.Enterprise Project Management & Cross-Functional CoordinationSupport enterprise-wide strategic initiatives by establishing milestone tracking and governance frameworks.Facilitate cross-functional alignment across commercial, medical, regulatory, finance, and operations teams.Identify risks, bottlenecks, interdependencies and escalate issues proactively.Prepare periodic executive progress reports and performance summaries.Drive Process optimization efforts to improve organizational efficiency and reduce silosPublic Affairs & External Advisory SupportSupport management of external advisory firms, consultants, and lobbying partners.Conduct regulatory and policy research and assist in risk monitoring activities.Prepare briefing materials for government relations and strategic stakeholder engagements.Maintain structured documentation and tracking of external engagements and outcomes. Prepare daily/weekly/monthly distribution related reports and analyze to monitor performanceStrategic & Special ProjectsSupport planning and execution of high-impact strategic initiatives and confidential executive projects.Develop business cases, scenario analyses, and financial models.Conduct competitive intelligence and industry benchmarking.Ensure disciplined execution from project initiation through post-implementation review.Work Experience1–3 years of professional experience in corporate strategy, consulting, business operations, project management, finance, healthcare, or related fields.Experience supporting cross-functional initiatives or participating in multi-departmental projects.Exposure to executive-level reporting or presentation preparation preferred but not required.Experience in regulated industries (e.g., healthcare and biopharma) is a plus.Internship or early-career experience in strategy, analytics, or operations roles will be considered.Bilingual, Korean preferred.QualificationsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to structure ambiguous issues.Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel; ability to build clear, data-driven presentations.Strong written and verbal communication skills.High attention to detail and organizational discipline.Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.Demonstrated ownership mindset and willingness to learn.Ability to handle sensitive information with discretionEducationBachelor's Degree required in business or related field