EA to CEO - Life Sciences

Pertemps; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences company seeks an Executive Assistant to support its CEO in South West London. This pivotal role requires a dynamic individual with experience in C-suite support, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage a fast-paced environment. The position offers a competitive salary and a chance to be part of a high-growth business, directly influencing key decisions alongside a visionary leader.

Benefits

Wellness Allowance

Pension

25 days holiday

Bonus

Medical

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Experience supporting a C-suite executive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience in global travel and scheduling.
• Understanding of board governance and investor relations.

Responsibilities

• Manage an intense global calendar and travel logistics.
• Coordinate Board and Investor meetings.
• Provide concise notes during meetings with the CEO.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Attention to Detail

Resourcefulness

Multi-tasking

Education

Graduate with a medical/pharmaceutical background

Job description

Executive Assistant to CEO – Life Sciences

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, highly experienced, top-level C-Suite Executive Assistant to support the CEO of a cutting-edge life sciences company. The CEO, recently relocated to the UK, is a high-energy, mission-driven leader with a changing diary, complex international schedule, multiple board responsibilities, and is looking for a trusted right-hand EA to enable him to operate at the highest level.

This role is pivotal to the firm, demanding a trusted EA with high emotional intelligence, resourcefulness, discretion, and excellent attention to detail. You will liaise with the leadership team, global board members, investors, and stakeholders, providing key input into the business. The office is boutique but still in startup mode, so it is very fast-paced, requiring a professional EA with a proven track record supporting a CEO from a pharmaceutical, medical, life sciences, or startup environment. This is a chance to make a real impact alongside a CEO who values collaboration, precision, and someone who enjoys being an integral part of the leadership team. The scope is broad, so someone eager to grow and develop skills alongside a team of like-minded high achievers.

Responsibilities

• Manage an intense and ever-changing global calendar, ensuring seamless travel and meeting logistics.
• Coordinate Board and Investor meetings, including scheduling, logistics, venue sourcing, and preparing board packs.
• Attend meetings with the CEO and provide concise notes.
• Regularly liaise professionally with high-profile stakeholders.
• Stay on top of deliverables across multiple time zones, juggling shifting priorities with ease.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure the CEO is fully prepared for all engagements.

Who You Are

• You’ve supported a C-suite executive, ideally in a fast-paced boutique or startup environment.
• You possess high EQ and resilience, able to work under pressure at pace.
• You are a natural multi-tasker, with outstanding attention to detail and the ability to anticipate needs.
• You understand board governance, investor relations, and the importance of diplomacy.
• You thrive in a nimble, high-performance team – sleeves rolled up, with zero ego.
• A graduate with a medical/pharmaceutical background is ideal.
• You have proven experience in global travel and scheduling, navigating frequent changes and multiple time zones smoothly.

Why This Role?

• Join a business at the forefront of science and innovation.
• Work directly with a visionary CEO.
• Be involved in high-impact conversations and decisions.
• Competitive salary and evolving benefits package.

Location: South West London (Hybrid 3/2)

Salary: Up to £60,000 + Wellness Allowance + Pension + 25 days holiday + Bonus + Medical + Life Assurance

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5.30pm (with some flexibility)

This is more than an EA role – it’s a partnership. If you are ready to operate at the highest level and become a key part of a high-growth business, this will be a fantastic opportunity for you.