GENERAL INFORMATION
Purpose of the job
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Partnership & Analysis
- Partner with the CEO to develop, track, and execute strategic priorities, ensuring clear communication and accountability across leadership.
- Conduct research and analysis to support corporate strategy, business development opportunities, and long-range planning.
- Prepare executive summaries, financial models, and scenario analyses to support decision-making at the CEO and Board levels.
- Support preparation for investor meetings, Board presentations, and strategic reviews.
Operational Execution
- Coordinate and facilitate executive meetings, off-sites, and leadership team agendas; ensure effective follow-through on action items.
- Partner cross-functionally with Finance, HR, R&D, Quality, MFG, Clinical, and Non-Clinical teams to align goals and timelines.
- Support execution of high-priority programs, special projects, and partnership initiatives.
Executive Support & Operations
- Manage the CEO’s calendar, travel, correspondence, and meeting logistics with precision and confidentiality.
- Prioritize and manage an evolving list of tasks, projects, and follow-ups on behalf of the CEO.
- Draft and edit correspondence, communications, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
- Serve as the point of contact and liaison between the CEO and internal/external partners.
- Maintain confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive information and communications.
Communication & Leadership Alignment
- Serve as an extension of the CEO to ensure consistent messaging, internal communication, and organizational alignment.
- Draft and review key communications, presentations, and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Build strong relationships across departments to foster collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
Education and/or Job Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MS, PhD) in business, life sciences, or engineering preferred.
- 2-5 years of progressive experience in strategy, operations, management consulting, or corporate development, preferably within biotech, pharma, or medical device industries.
Skills and Specifications
- Strong analytical and financial acumen; comfortable building models and interpreting complex data sets.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to synthesize and present information at the executive and Board levels.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Proven ability to build trust, influence without authority, and maintain confidentiality.
Key Attributes
- Curious and forward-thinking, with a desire to deeply understand the business, ask insightful questions, and anticipate needs before they arise.
- Humble and collaborative, valuing teamwork over ego and always seeking to elevate others while delivering exceptional results.
- Collegial and approachable, able to build trust and maintain strong working relationships across all levels of the organization.
- Creative and solution-oriented, with the ability to think strategically and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Executive presence and emotional intelligence, capable of partnering seamlessly with high-level executives while maintaining professionalism, discretion, and tact.