Chief of Staff

 

About Colla Health

We help people with cancer improve their quality of life by providing behavioral healthcare to the 17 million cancer patients in the US as an extension of their medical treatment.

One out of every three cancer patients has a diagnosed mental health condition but only 25% of them receive treatment for their mental health challenges, exacerbating quality of life, worsening health outcomes, and increasing their total cost of care to the system. We are on a mission to provide relevant, accessible behavioral health at the point of care that is embedded within a patient’s oncology practice. We are backed by a premier venture capital firm and are building a world-class team of clinicians, technologists, and healthcare operations builders passionate about helping cancer patients improve their quality of life.

We have built a behavioral health services and technology company to support patients' mental health alongside their physical health treatment plans. Our first offering deploys virtual mental health services using Collaborative Care, an evidence-based behavioral health care model. We will scale this virtual care model using technology, and build the foundations to drive outcomes focused on value-based care.

About the Role

We are hiring a Chief of Staff to work directly with Milan Thakor, Founder & CEO of Colla Health. Colla Health is entering a major scale-up phase as we expand partnerships with leading oncology organizations, build category-defining infrastructure in oncology supportive care, and prepare for our next stage of growth.

This is a strategic, high-responsibility role for someone who wants to help build and scale an early-stage healthcare company from the inside. The role is designed for a strong generalist who can quickly take ownership of important problems, drive execution across teams, and create structure where it does not yet exist.

At this stage of the company, the Chief of Staff will function as both:

• A strategic partner to the CEO
• A flexible operator who steps into critical business gaps until permanent systems or leaders are in place

You will be expected to independently lead projects, improve operations, and directly own outcomes across the business.

What You’ll Do

Partner Directly with the CEO

• Help drive company priorities and execution
• Prepare board materials, investor updates, and leadership reviews

• Improve operating cadence, accountability, and cross-functional coordination

• Support strategic planning and company initiatives

• Act as an extension of the CEO across internal and external workstreams

Build and Scale Operations

• Identify operational bottlenecks and solve them

• Build systems and playbooks for functions that are scaling quickly

• Step into interim ownership of important business areas when needed

• Improve onboarding, implementation, hiring, reporting, and operational workflows

• Drive projects from idea to execution without requiring heavy oversight

Execute High-Impact Projects

• Lead cross-functional initiatives across operations, clinical programs, partnerships, product, and finance

• Conduct analyses and operational reviews to support decision-making

• Support fundraising, strategic partnerships, and growth initiatives

• Help leadership teams stay aligned and execute efficiently

Who You Are

• You are highly execution-oriented and naturally operate with urgency

• You thrive in fast-moving, ambiguous environments with evolving priorities

• You can independently identify problems, create structure, and drive solutions

• You are equally comfortable in strategic discussions and operational detail

• You communicate clearly, directly, and professionally across all levels

• You are energized by ownership, accountability, and building from zero to one

• You want unusually high exposure, responsibility, and growth early in your career

Qualifications

• 4–8+ years of experience in consulting, banking, investing, startups, healthcare operations, business operations, or related fields

• Strong analytical and operational skills

• Experience working directly with senior leadership teams

• Healthcare or digital health experience preferred

• Startup experience preferred, especially Seed through Series A stage companies

• MBA or equivalent experience is a plus, but not required

Why Join Colla Health

• Work directly with the CEO during a critical growth stage

• Broad exposure across nearly every part of the company

• High ownership and ability to shape company direction

• Opportunity to build systems and functions from the ground up

• Mission-driven work supporting cancer patients

• Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits

Location

Remote-friendly within the United States with periodic travel for leadership meetings, partner visits, and company offsites.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colla Health is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.