Associate to CEO

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, Sapphire Ventures, 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.

The CEO team reports directly to the CEO of Sword and is responsible for:

• Supporting the CEO and Sword's leadership through our exponential growth, with high-impact strategic initiatives and operational responsibilities;
• Leading projects with high cross-functional impact and /or projects with high financial impact on core business units;
• Leading and supporting new wave development, new business verticals, etc.;
• Promoting alignment and accountability across the organization as a change agent for the Organization.

What you'll be doing:

• Promote and follow up on cross-functional initiatives and projects - e.g., new product launches;
• Support in decision-making, communication, program management, and initiative implementation for Sword’s leadership;
• Assist in key strategic areas such as investor & board relations, and competitive intelligence;
• Develop, track and improve key performance indicators;
• Analyze and improve current processes for optimized efficiency and productivity;
• Spearhead information transparency initiatives across the organization:
• Plan coordinate, and organize meeting content and flow;
• Use logic and prioritization tactics to manage information flow in a timely and accurate manner.

What you need to have:

• 1-3 years of strategy consulting / corporate strategy or business development in a start-up environment;
• Highly proficient in spoken and written English;
• Excellent problem-solving skills;
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously;
• Capacity to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams;
• Excellent 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.

We'd love to see:

• Entrepreneurial spirit;
• Capacity to communicate effectively with different stakeholders in a structured manner;
• Ability to create trusting relationships at all levels of an organization;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Economics, Management or related areas.

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;
• A flexible environment where you can control your hours (remotely) with unlimited vacation;
• Access to our health and well-being program (digital therapist sessions);
• Remote or hybrid work policy;
• To get to know more about our Tech Stack, check here

*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:

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance*

• Equity shares*

• Discretionary PTO plan*

• Parental leave*

• 401(k)

• Flexible working hours

• Remote-first company

• Paid company holidays

• Free digital therapist for you and your family

*Eligibility: Full-time employees regularly working 25+ hours per week

Portugal - Sword Benefits & Perks:

• Health, dental and vision insurance

• Meal allowance

• Equity shares

• Remote work allowance

• Flexible working hours

• Work from home

• Unlimited vacation

• Snacks and beverages

• English class

• Unlimited 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.