• Job Description

  Req#: 3761880

  Description

  For more than 40 years, Quantum Design (QD) has delivered cutting-edge scientific instrumentation and technology solutions to researchers across physics, chemistry, materials science, biotechnology, and nanotechnology. Trusted by leading institutions worldwide, QD enables innovation at the forefront of science.

  
  

  QD is entering an exciting phase of accelerated organic growth, acquisitions, and strategic transformation. The Chief of Staff will play a pivotal role in driving alignment across the executive team, ensuring operational discipline, and enabling the CEO and leadership to deliver on its ambitious goals.

  
  

  As a trusted advisor and right hand to the CEO, the Chief of Staff will combine strategic insight with hands-on execution to manage priorities, streamline operations, and ensure the organization delivers on its commitments. This individual will work closely with functional leaders across sales, engineering, manufacturing, and finance to coordinate initiatives, monitor performance, and communicate progress to internal and external stakeholders. The Chief of Staff will also play a critical role in Board and investor relations, supporting the preparation of materials and insights for discussion and reporting.
  
  

  Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with the CEO and leadership team to define, prioritize, and track execution of key corporate initiatives. Ensure effective follow-through and communication amongst the team and board, as appropriate.
  • Facilitate annual strategic planning cycles, ensuring alignment between corporate goals and annual operating plans. Engage in the development of performance dashboards and reporting on the same.
  • Serve as a key liaison between the CEO and functional leaders, streamlining decision-making and execution.
  • Act as a thought partner to the CEO on new opportunities, partnerships, and investments.
  • Lead project management for strategic initiatives, ensuring execution and measurable outcomes.
  • Lead pursuit of new acquisition opportunities aligned with strategic plan including pipeline management and sourcing, due diligence, deal execution, and integrations.
  • Support CFO and FP&A functions as needed and with a particular focus on FP&A related to strategic initiatives and acquisitions.
  • Draft Board and investor materials, leadership updates, and strategic presentations.
  • Champion collaboration, accountability, and high performance throughout the organization.

  Requirements

  • 4-8 years of professional experience, ideally in management consulting, investment banking, private equity, corporate strategy, or operational leadership roles.
  • Experience performing operational and financial due diligence.
  • Strong financial and analytical skills, with extreme attention to detail, accuracy, and accountability balanced with sound business judgment.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; Board and investor-facing experience preferred.
  • Excellent professional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and influence across all levels of the organization.
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite; highly proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Proven ability to be flexible and work hard, both independently and in a team environment.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic environment for a rapidly scaling global company.
  • High emotional intelligence and strong organizational skills, capable of balancing multiple priorities with urgency.
  • Passion for Quantum Design’s mission and the advancement of scientific research.
    
    

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