Sword HealthSH

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

Each year, 2 billion people across the world are limited by physical pain.

Sword Health

Employee count: 501-1000

Portugal only
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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, 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.

What you will do:

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to streamline operations
  • Facilitate communication and collaboration between different departments and teams
  • Analyze data and information to identify areas for improvement
  • Develop, track and improve key performance indicators
  • Support in decision-making, communication, program management, and initiative implementation for Sword’s leadership
  • Collaborate with executive leadership to support company-wide and team goals
  • Consult with leaders to provide actionable insights and recommendations to improve performance
  • Support core verticals, namely Engineering & product, in projects with high financial/reputational impact
  • Analyze and improve current processes for optimized efficiency and productivity

What you will need to have:

  • 7+ years of strategy consulting / corporate strategy or business development in a start-up environment
  • Highly proficient in spoken and written English
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills
  • Capacity to communicate effectively with different stakeholders in a structured manner
  • Ability to create trusting relationships at all levels of an organization
  • Ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Capacity to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
  • Exceptional analytical and synthesis skills
  • Highly resourceful
  • Strategic mindset
  • Organization and planning skills
  • Ability to diffuse conflict and work with diverse teams towards the best solution through strong interpersonal skills

What we would love to see/Bonus points:

  • Entrepreneurial spirit
  • Experience leading diverse teams
  • Solid functional knowledge and track record experience, including but not limited to strategy, project management, etc.
  • Masters in Business and Administration - MBA

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: *Eligibility: Full-time employees regularly working 25+ hours per weekComprehensive health, dental and vision insurance*Equity Shares*Discretionary PTO Plan*Parental leave*401(k)Flexible working hoursRemote-first CompanyInternet Stipend for remote workingPaid Company HolidaysFree Digital Therapist for you and your family*Eligibility: Full-time employees regularly working 25+ hours per week
Portugal - Sword Benefits:Health, dental and vision InsuranceMeal AllowanceEquity Shares
Portugal - Sword Perks:Remote Work AllowanceFlexible working hoursWork from homeUnlimited VacationSnacks and BeveragesEnglish ClassUnlimited 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.

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About the job

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Jun 24, 2024

Posted on

Apr 25, 2024

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Senior

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Portugal +/- 0 hours

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Each year, 2 billion people across the world are limited by physical pain. By helping people live without pain, they are free to do the things they love most with the people they love—and never miss a moment. This is what we do. We create and design new technologies to solve one of the biggest problems in healthcare: taking care of our Physical Health. Sword Health is the world’s fastest growing digital musculoskeletal (MSK) care provider on a bold mission to free two billion people from acute, chronic, and post-surgical physical pain . Our customers include some of the most progressive Fortune 100 and 500 companies, as well as over 160+ other established businesses across the world.

The Sword program allows members to complete a personalized physical therapy program from the comfort of home, with continued support and supervision from one of our talented SWORD specialists. Sword’s personalized care is more effective than traditional standards of care, and has proven to deliver best-in-class clinical results. Since breaking into the market less than two years ago, Sword has worked with insurers, health systems, and employers in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Australia to make high quality musculoskeletal care accessible to everyone.

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401(k) to help you invest in your future.

Equity benefits

Equity shares, so you are rewarded for your best work.

Healthcare benefits

Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance for employees.

Paid parental leave

Paid family leave for all parents to support you and your family.

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