Phathom Pharmaceuticals
Phathom Pharmaceuticals
201 – 500 Employees
BiotechnologyPharmaceuticals
Phathom Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing medicines for acid-related gastrointestinal disorders. Its work centers on GI-focused therapeutics, including late clinical-stage programs for conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and H. pylori infection. The company also provides clinical trial, expanded-access, and medical-information resources while supporting investigators and patients through scientific publications and grant programs. Teams at Phathom Pharmaceuticals contribute across drug development, commercialization, medical affairs, and corporate operations.

Chief of Staff, Strategic Program Management – Florham Park Hybrid

Lead CEO priorities, executive operating rhythms, and strategic programs for Phathom Pharmaceuticals, a GI-focused biopharmaceutical company. This full-time hybrid position is based in Florham Park, New Jersey.

Description

  • Maintain a comprehensive view of initiative milestones, owners, dependencies, risks, and decisions to keep strategic work advancing.
  • Establish the operating cadence that keeps initiative reporting accurate, timely, and actionable.
  • Advance cross-functional work without direct authority by securing commitments, identifying delays, and removing obstacles.
  • Represent the CEO’s priorities in relevant decisions and organizational work.
  • Prepare the CEO for Leadership Team meetings, Board sessions, investor discussions, and important external engagements.
  • Build and manage the operating rhythm for Leadership Team meetings, quarterly business reviews, and offsites.
  • Develop agendas and pre-reads, document decisions, and track actions through completion.
  • Apply AI to synthesis, drafting, analysis, and tracking while modeling modern operating practices.
  • Support CEO-level analyses, diligence, competitive assessments, and other ad hoc strategic work.

Requirements

  • At least five years of demonstrated ownership across complex, multi-workstream initiatives from initial framing through completion.
  • Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders without formal authority and reinforce executive accountability while preserving strong working relationships.
  • Hands-on experience working with, presenting to, or supporting C-suite leaders.
  • Strong practical command of AI tools and a belief in their ability to transform how work is performed.
  • Exceptional attention to detail combined with a decisive, action-oriented approach.
  • Ability to write clearly and concisely for executive and Board audiences.
  • Sound judgment and complete discretion when handling confidential information.
  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Relevant backgrounds may include leading strategy or management consulting work, or managing programs in commercial pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or another regulated industry.
  • Experience at a small publicly traded company and an advanced degree are advantageous but not required.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans with competitive coverage and low monthly premiums
  • Roth and traditional 401(k) plans with an annual employer match
  • Long-term incentive equity program
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • 16 weeks of paid parental leave for every new parent
  • Four-week part-time Bridge-Back-to-Work program
  • Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
  • Unlimited time off
  • 17 paid company holidays plus a year-end winter shutdown
  • Annual fitness and wellbeing reimbursement
  • Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
  • Company-paid short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Company-funded HSA plan
  • Accident and hospital indemnity insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee recognition program

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