Chief Administrative Officer

The Food Allergy Institute is a derivative company of the Translational Pulmonary & Immunology Research Center (TPIRC).  For over a decade, TPIRC has used large scale data science through cutting edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning to target disease specific therapies for orphan medical conditions.  The treatment of food anaphylaxis via the Tolerance Induction Program (TIP) is a keystone success of TPIRC.  With over 13,000 patients in treatment, TIP is the largest treatment model of food anaphylaxis in the world. 

As TPIRC launches its for profit arm, the Food Allergy Institute (FAI), the executive and middle management teams of the company are growing rapidly.  We are looking for a Chief Administrative Officer who will organize specific aspects of our company's daily administrative operations٫ ensuring the smooth running of business according to established policies and vision.  The role will work together with the top executive team and report directly to the CEO.

In coordinated expansion of several departments, the position will require oversight of diverse areas of company strategy and revenue.  The role expects a high level of efficiency and natural leadership.  The role will anticipate a knowledge of keeping metrics in order and developing strategic vision to everyday activities.

The key target areas of development and oversight include:  Human Resources, Medical Billing strategy, Employee Engagement, Public Relations, Reputation Management, and Risk Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in business and strategic planning٫ implementation of policies٫ development of improvements and other activities
• Develop goals and objectives for departments and individual managers
• Coordinate inter- and intradepartmental operations
• Guide٫ supervise and consult subordinate staff and evaluate their performance
• Resolve issues with company's operations٫ in a timely manner
• Monitor resource allocation and budgeting activities
• Prepare reports and present them to senior management or regulatory agencies

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience of working as an Administrative Officer
• Profound experience in operations management٫ fiscal planning٫ budgeting and reporting
• Experience with Key Performance Indicator and Metric strategy models
• Good practical knowledge about business functions such as HR٫ finance and so on
• Good practical experience with MS Office and databases
• In-depth knowledge of relevant laws and regulations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and leaderships skills٫ with decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• BSc or BA degree in business administration or other relevant area; MSc or MA degree will be a preferred

Why work for FAI?

The Food Allergy Institute offers a unique opportunity to join a fast-paced, innovative organization that is passionate about thinking differently to solve problems. Our work is truly life-changing for our patients and their families, and each member of our team can easily experience how their role supports our mission. FAI provides a challenging yet extremely rewarding environment where employees’ talents are leveraged and ideas are encouraged.

FAI offers its team a comprehensive employee experience that includes: competitive pay, 401(k) with employer match, medical/dental/vision insurance, generous paid time off, company-paid holidays, company-sponsored employee events, and focused attention on individual training and career development.

The Food Allergy Institute (FAI) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. FAI is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. FAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program.

Please note that FAI has adopted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all employees. We believe this approach to be most effective in ensuring the continued safety of our team and our patients, and congruent with the local and national guidance provided to workers within the healthcare industry.

Should you choose to join the organization, you will be required to submit appropriate documentation within the first 45 days of employment. FAI will make reasonable accommodations due to disability or religious reasons, as required by law. Temporary deferrals may also be requested (i.e. pregnancy or recent COVID-19 illness).