Executive Assistant

Our client is a fast?growing Life Sciences startup in NYC is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and resourceful Executive Assistant to support several executives during a period of rapid expansion. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, mission?driven environment and enjoys building structure, improving processes, and serving as a trusted partner to executives. This position is primarily REMOTE with occasional meeting in the NYC corporate offices, so qualified applicants must be local to New York City.

About the Role

The Executive Assistant will provide high?level administrative and operational support to company leaders, ensuring smooth day?to?day operations and enabling the team to focus on strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Manage complex calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate internal and external engagements

Serve as a primary point of contact for executives, handling communications with professionalism and discretion

Prepare meeting materials, presentations, agendas, and follow?up documentation

Coordinate domestic and occasional international travel, including itineraries and logistics

Support onboarding activities and cross?functional coordination as the company scales

Assist with special projects, operational initiatives, and process improvements

Maintain organized systems for documentation, expenses, and administrative workflows

Partner closely with internal teams to ensure alignment and smooth execution of priorities

Qualifications

8-10 yrs+ years of Executive Assistant or senior administrative support experience, ideally within Life Sciences, biotech, healthcare, or a fast?paced startup environment

Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Strong written and verbal communication skills

High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and emotional intelligence

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and collaboration tools

Comfortable working in a fast?moving, evolving environment where adaptability is key