Matrix Sciences, a PE-backed company, empowers companies along the agri-food supply chain with comprehensive data, insights, and technical expertise to support their commitment to safety, quality, and product innovation. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Matrix operates 19 facilities across North America, offering an extensive suite of laboratory, consulting, and data science services. From microbiology and chemistry testing to sensory and consumer research, agricultural analysis, and risk management, we are a trusted partner in advancing the success and satisfaction of our clients in their missions to successfully bring safe foods to market.
As Matrix prepares for its next phase of transformative growth, we are seeking a Chief of Staff to spearhead strategic initiatives, drive operational excellence, enhance profitable revenue growth, and expanding market competitiveness. This executive leadership role will play a pivotal role in leading the charge on complex business transformation, supporting both our organic growth and optimization strategies, and ensuring sustainable long-term success.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership and Execution
- Drive the development and implementation of Matrix Sciences' strategic initiatives, to align with the company’s financial, operational, and growth objectives.
- Collaborate with the CEO, executive team, and board to prioritize and adapt strategies that deliver high-impact results, with a focus on driving organic growth and margin enhancement.
- Drive initiatives that optimize operational efficiencies, ensuring improved cost structures, resource utilization, and long-term scalability.
- Design and implement performance metrics and operating rhythm that support transparency, accountability, and measurable progress on strategic goals.
Operational Excellence and Value Creation
- Champion key operational improvement projects across business functions and systems with a focus on margin enhancement and overall operational sustainability.
- Lead initiatives in organization-wide initiatives to drive cost savings and profitability across the organization.
- Monitor critical KPIs, analyze trends, and support the team in systematically developing strategies and initiatives to optimize outcomes.
Leadership and Team Enablement
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, executive team, and board, synthesizing data and insights to inform strategic decision-making.
- Further cultivate a results-driven, collaborative culture by developing, mentoring and empowering high-performing teams, ensuring alignment and effective execution across all business units.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
- Prepare and deliver compelling presentations to the board, investors, and other key stakeholders, highlighting progress on strategic priorities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional teams, facilitating seamless collaboration and the successful execution of complex initiatives.
- Serve as a key voice in strategic conversations, offering original insights and innovative solutions that drive business results.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field (MBA preferred).
- 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate strategy, transformation, or management consulting roles, ideally within private equity-backed or growth-oriented companies.
- Proven track record of leading transformation efforts, managing and driving cross-functional initiatives to improve profitability, operational efficiency, and ultimately generate enterprise value.
- Exceptional analytical skills, with proficiency in financial analysis, KPI implementation, and strategic planning.
- Strong executive presence, communication skills, and the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
- High energy and a collaborative leadership style, with the ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize effectively, drive execution, and deliver results under pressure.
