Chief of Staff

Back to jobsChief of StaffSan FranciscoApplyAbout Knit Health Knit Health is building a novel clinical foundation model to improve the way healthcare is delivered. We combine expertise in AI with deep clinical knowledge to develop safe, trustworthy systems that improve care, expand access, and reduce waste. Knit is led by a founding team from the University of California Berkeley who have developed a novel AI architecture which learns to reason like physicians. We’re now closing the loop and using our novel foundation model, together with frontier clinical LLMs, to build a next generation clinical intelligence platform for providers. We are venture backed and have partnered with multiple US-based health systems and data providers.Why this role The Chief of Staff works directly with the CEO and senior leadership to keep the company's most important work moving, driving high-priority initiatives that cut across product, science, operations, and partnerships. To achieve this, the Chief of Staff will act as a strategic thought partner to the CEO and leadership team, helping drive the company’s most important priorities forward.  This role combines high level strategic planning with hands-on execution, ensuring alignment across teams, streamlining operations, and maximizing the effectiveness of the executive team. You will work closely with leaders across science, engineering, product, business development, and operations in a fast paced, early-stage environment. This means you’ll work at both high altitude (helping shaping and sharpening strategy) and low altitude (removing roadblocks, managing cross-functional projects, and making sure decisions stick). You’ll also be trusted to handle sensitive, complex topics that require excellent judgment, adaptability, and cross-disciplinary fluency in healthcare and AI.  What you’ll do  Strategic Planning & Execution  Support the CEO and executive team to define, prioritize, and track strategic initiatives.  Translate high-level vision and goals into actionable plans, timelines, and measurable outcomes.  Monitor key performance indicators and prepare reports for leadership, investors, and partners.  Leadership Support & Cross-Functional Coordination  Prepare for and follow up on leadership meetings, ensuring clear decisions and accountability.  Serve as a communication bridge across departments to ensure alignment and information flow.  Manage special projects that span multiple teams, often with ambiguous scope and high strategic importance.  Operational Excellence  Help the leadership team optimize core operating processes, cadences, and decision making frameworks.  Identify and remove bottlenecks that slow down execution.  Support CEO and executive team in fundraising, investor relations, and strategic partnerships with research, analysis, and presentation preparation (pre-reads, briefing decks, coordinated follow-ups). Culture & Team Effectiveness  Help build and maintain a high-performance, mission-driven culture.  Lead internal communications, all-hands planning, and key company events.  Act as a confidential sounding board for leadership and team members.  Minimum qualifications 2-6+ years of experience in management consulting, strategy, operations, or Chief of Staff roles in a high-growth company or comparable experience. Healthcare experience required; health tech or AI preferred but not required.  Strong strategic thinking, organizational, and project management skills.  Exceptional communication abilities, both written and verbal, with an aptitude for simplifying complex concepts.  High EQ and ability to build trust quickly.  Ability to thrive in ambiguity and adapt quickly to changing priorities.  High integrity, sound judgment, and a bias for action.  Salary Range Knit Health offers a competitive compensation package that includes base salary, equity, and opportunities for advancement. The starting salary range for the Chief of Staff is approximately $120,000 to...