Chief of Staff, R&D

Job Description

Job Title: Chief of Staff, R&D. Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

The role works closely with engineering leaders, executives, and cross-functional teams to align priorities and deliver critical projects on time. This position reports directly to the Senior Vice President of R&D.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership and Execution

Partner closely with the SVP of R&D to define and execute strategic priorities
Provide data-driven insights to support executive decision-making
Anticipate risks and proactively identify solutions to keep initiatives on track
Represent the SVP in internal and external meetings when needed
Lead and support high-impact initiatives across multiple product areas

Operational Excellence

Prepare materials for executive meetings, board presentations, and internal reviews
Set agendas and facilitate effective leadership meetings
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency within R&D
Track organizational goals and ensure timely delivery of key projects

Communication and Collaboration

Ensure clear communication from the SVP to R&D teams and other departments
Serve as a primary point of contact for stakeholders interacting with the SVP
Coordinate with other Chiefs of Staff and functional leaders across the company
Draft internal communications, reports, and presentations on behalf of the SVP

Qualifications:

10 years of experience in program management with exposure to business process engineering
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
At least 8 years of experience in a fast-paced technology environment;
Minimum of 3 years in a Chief of Staff, Senior Program Manager, or similar role
Proven experience working directly with senior executives at VP level or above
Strong ability to understand technical details and improve operational efficiency
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Comfort working with hardware engineers, software engineers, scientists, and physicists
Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, finance, product, and go-to-market teams
High emotional intelligence and strong relationship-building skills
Passion for building scalable processes in a high-growth environment

Preferred:

Exceptional leadership and people management skills
Ability to translate complex problems into clear and actionable narratives;
Experience working with both hardware and software teams on first-of-a-kind systems
Knowledge of quantum computing, quantum networking, or quantum sensing technologies
Willingness and ability to travel occasionally to multiple company locations