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Our client, a recently formed, growth-oriented CRO, is seeking a highly capable Executive Assistant to support its CEO. This is a dynamic, high-visibility role that blends high-level executive support & calendar management with team coordination and office operations, requiring exceptional attention to detail, organization, and proactivity.
Job Responsibility
Provide comprehensive executive support, including complex calendaring, domestic and international travel, and document preparation
Manage a highly dynamic, multi-layered calendar with shifting priorities and time-sensitive demands
Coordinate complex domestic and international travel
Serve as the point person for the leadership team
Prepare meeting materials
take meeting minutes and follow up on action items
Serve as a trusted liaison with internal teams, the Board, vendors, and external partners
Manage daily office operations, including ordering supplies
Communicate proactively to ensure seamless execution across all engagements
Create, submit, and track expense reports
Support special events and projects as needed
Anticipate challenges and independently problem-solve, presenting thoughtful solutions and clear rationale
Requirements
7+ years of experience in an Executive Assistant, Chief of Staff, or C-level executive support role
A strong sense of ownership, urgency, and pride in your work
High emotional intelligence and the ability to work effectively with a direct, fast-moving executive
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and pivot quickly
A proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented mindset
Strong technical skills, including Outlook and Excel
interest in leveraging new tools/AI is a plus, as is experience with project management tools
A bachelor’s degree is highly preferred for this role
equivalent professional experience also considered
Experience in CRO, pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industries is a plus
Nice to have
Experience in CRO, pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industries