Chief of Staff, Strategic Business Development (Portugal Based, Remote/Hybrid)

Sword Health is on a mission to free two billion people from pain as the world’s first and only end-to-end platform to predict, prevent and treat pain.

Delivering a 62% reduction in pain and a 60% reduction in surgery intent, at Sword, we are using technology to save millions for our 2,500+ enterprise clients across three continents. Today, we hold the majority of industry patents, win 70% of competitive evaluations, and have raised more than $300 million from top venture firms like Founders Fund, Sapphire Ventures, General Catalyst, and Khosla Ventures.

Recognized as a Forbes Best Startup Employer in 2023, this award highlights our focus on being a destination for the best and brightest talent. Not only have we experienced unprecedented growth since our market debut in 2020, but we’ve also created a remarkable mission and value-driven environment that is loved by our growing team. With a recent valuation of $2 billion, we are in a phase of hyper growth and expansion, and we’re looking for individuals with passion, commitment, and energy to help us scale our impact.

Joining Sword Health means committing to a set of core values, chief amongst them to “do it for the patients” every day, and to always “deliver more than expected” on behalf of our members and clients.

This is an opportunity for you to make a significant difference on a massive scale as you work alongside 800+ (and growing!) talented colleagues, spanning two continents. Your charge? To help us build a pain-free world, powered by technology, enhanced by people — accessible to all.

We are seeking a Chief of Staff to support our Chief Business Development Officer.

What you will do:

• Analyze market data and other information to identify priority business development opportunities;
• Develop and refine business development materials and presentations;
• Participate in external meetings and coordinate follow-up actions to support business development efforts;
• Assist in developing, tracking, and improving key performance indicators within the overall pipeline to ensure project success;
• Facilitate communication and collaboration across different departments & teams;
• Support program management, initiative implementation, and effective communication to aid decision-making processes;
• Analyze and improve current processes for optimized efficiency and productivity

What you need to have:

• 2-3+ years of strategy consulting /corporate strategy, investment banking and/or business development in a start-up environment;
• Highly proficient in spoken and written English;
• Exceptional problem-solving skills;
• Communicate effectively with different stakeholders in a structured manner;
• Ability to create trusting relationships at all levels of an organization;
• Ability to successfully balance multiple projects simultaneously;
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills to diffuse conflict and collaborate with diverse teams to achieve optimal solutions;
• Entrepreneurial spirit, resourcefulness and persistence through adversity;
• Solid morale compass and integrity

To ensure you feel good solving a big Human problem, we offer:

• A stimulating, fast-paced environment with lots of room for creativity;
• A bright future at a promising high-tech startup company;
• Career development and growth, with a competitive salary;
• The opportunity to work with a talented team and to add real value to an innovative solution with the potential to change the future of healthcare;
• Remote or Hybrid work policy
• Please note that this position does not offer relocation assistance. Candidates must possess a valid EU visa and be based in Portugal

US – Sword Benefits & Perks:

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance*
• Equity shares*
• Discretionary PTO plan*
• Parental leave*
• 401(k)
• Flexible working hours
• Remote-first company
• Paid company holidays
• Free digital therapist for you and your family
• Eligibility: Full-time employees regularly working 25+ hours per week

Portugal – Sword Benefits & Perks:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Meal allowance
• Equity shares
• Remote work allowance
• Flexible working hours
• Work from home
• Unlimited vacation
• Snacks and beverages
• English class
• Unlimited access to Coursera Learning Platform

*US Applicants Only: Applicants must have a legal right to work in the United States, and immigration or work visa sponsorship will not be provided.*

SWORD Health, which includes SWORD Health, Inc. and Sword Health Professionals (consisting of Sword Health Care Providers, P.A., SWORD Health Care Providers of NJ, P.C., SWORD Health Care Physical Therapy Providers of CA, P.C.*) complies with applicable Federal and State civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of Age, Ancestry, Color, Citizenship, Gender, Gender expression, Gender identity, Gender information, Marital status, Medical condition, National origin, Physical or mental disability, Pregnancy, Race, Religion, Caste, Sexual orientation, and Veteran status.