Chief of Staff

Company: RhythmScience
Location: San Francisco, CA
Industry: Healthcare Technology - Cardiac Data Management
Experience Required: 3+ years in healthcare or tech-enabled services

About RhythmScience

At RhythmScience, we're on a mission to unlock the power of cardiac data to improve human health. We're revolutionizing cardiac care by transforming massive volumes of information from implantable and wearable devices into actionable insights that save lives. Our cloud-based platform, Rhythm360®, provides the most comprehensive cardiac data management solution for managing hypertension, heart failure, and rhythm disorders.

We're dedicated to empowering clinicians and doctors with the tools they need to harness the power of cardiac data and improve patient care. By bridging the gap between cutting-edge devices and the valuable data they provide, we're ensuring that patients who could greatly benefit from these advancements have access to life-saving technology and insights.

Founded in 2019 and backed by leading healthcare investors including Cedars-Sinai Health Ventures, we partner with cardiology practices throughout the U.S. to deliver next-generation cardiac care through our integrated platform and clinically trained patient-engagement team.

About the Role

We're seeking an exceptional Chief of Staff to partner directly with our executive leadership team as we scale our cardiac data management platform and expand our impact on patient outcomes nationwide. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy, people operations, and execution in the fast-paced healthtech environment.

As Chief of Staff, you'll serve as a force multiplier for our leadership team, driving critical initiatives that help us unlock cardiac data to improve human health. You'll ensure organizational alignment as we grow our platform, expand our clinical services, and reach more cardiology practices and patients across the country.

What You'll Do

Strategic Execution and Performance

• Execution of high-priority, cross-functional projects identified by the CEO and Executive Team (ET) driving project success from strategy to execution.
• Design and manage the cadence of company-wide planning, including annual goal-setting, quarterly business reviews (QBRs), and operational reviews, ensuring alignment with overall strategy.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics, providing the CEO with timely, accurate, and insightful reports on organizational health and progress toward strategic goals.
  

Executive Support

• Act as a central communication hub, filtering, synthesizing, and distributing key information to relevant stakeholders, and ensuring the CEO is well-prepared for all critical internal and external engagements
• Partner with Professional Employer Organization (PEO) to manage and oversee human resources operations.

Organizational Effectiveness

• Develop, implement, and maintain scalable operational processes, policies, and documentation to improve organizational efficiency and compliance.
• Identify and proactively address operational and organizational gaps, acting as an interim project manager or leader for new projects until a dedicated owner is identified.
• Partner with the CEO to reinforce company culture and drive initiatives related to employee engagement and leadership development
  

Who You Are

• Healthcare + Tech Experience: 3+ years in healthcare, health tech, or tech-enabled services with deep understanding of the unique challenges at this intersection. Experience in cardiology, remote patient monitoring, or medical device data is a plus.
• Mission-Driven: You're passionate about transforming healthcare through data and improving outcomes for patients with chronic cardiac conditions. Our mission to unlock data to improve human health resonates deeply with you.
• Strategic Operator: You can think strategically about market opportunities and clinical workflows while rolling up your sleeves to drive execution
• Exceptional Communicator: You can distill complex clinical and technical information, craft compelling narratives, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders from cardiologists to engineers to investors
• Data-Driven: You're comfortable with analytics, understand the power of clinical data, and make decisions based on insights and evidence
• Startup Mentality: You thrive in ambiguity, move quickly, and aren't afraid to get your hands dirty in a fast-growing company
• Executive Presence: You can command a room and earn trust with senior leaders, clinical advisors, health system partners, and investors
• Bridge Builder: You excel at connecting clinical needs with technology solutions and translating between healthcare and tech teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA, MPH, or advanced degree preferred
• 3+ years of experience in healthcare, healthtech, tech-enabled services, digital health, remote patient monitoring, medical devices, management consulting, or high-growth startups
• Experience in cardiology, cardiac devices, or chronic disease management is highly valued
• Track record of successfully managing complex, cross-functional projects that bridge clinical and technical teams
• Experience working closely with C-level executives in fast-paced environments
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and business intelligence tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to translate between clinical and technical audiences
• Ability to context-switch rapidly between strategic planning and tactical execution
• Understanding of healthcare reimbursement, clinical workflows, or health system partnerships is a plus

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and equity package
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible PTO and remote work options
• Professional development budget
• The opportunity to unlock cardiac data and save lives
• Direct impact on improving outcomes for patients with heart failure, hypertension, and rhythm disorders
• A mission-driven team committed to revolutionizing cardiac care through data and technology

Our Commitment

We're building a diverse, inclusive team that reflects the patients and communities we serve. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

To Apply: Please submit your resume and a brief note about why you're excited about this role and RhythmScience's mission to unlock data to improve human health.

Learn more: Visit us at rhythm360.io

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.