EA to CEO - Life Sciences

ISE RECRUITMENT; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge life sciences company seeks an Executive Assistant to support the CEO. This exciting role requires a dynamic and experienced EA who can manage a complex schedule and liaise with key stakeholders. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and the chance to work closely with a visionary CEO in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Wellness Allowance

Pension

Bonus

Medical

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Experience supporting C-suite executives in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage global travel and scheduling effectively.
• Understanding of board governance and investor relations.

Responsibilities

• Manage an intense and changing global calendar.
• Coordinate Board and Investor meetings including logistics and preparation.
• Liaise professionally with high-profile stakeholders.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Multi-tasking

Attention to Detail

Resourcefulness

Education

Graduate with medical/pharmaceutical background

Job description

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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, who has recently relocated to the UK, is a high-energy, mission-driven leader with a changing diary and 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 start-up mode, so it is very fast-paced, requiring a professional EA with a proven track record in supporting a CEO from a pharmaceutical/medical/life sciences or start-up 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-achieving professionals.

Responsibilities

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

Who You Are

• You’ve supported a C-suite executive, ideally in a fast-paced boutique or start-up environment.
• You have high emotional intelligence and resilience, and can work efficiently under pressure.
• 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—hands-on, with a collaborative attitude.
• A graduate with a medical/pharmaceutical background is preferred.
• You have proven experience in global travel and scheduling, adept at managing frequent changes and multiple time zones.

Why This Role?

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

Location: South West London (Hybrid 3/2)

Salary: Competitive + Wellness Allowance + Pension + Days Holiday + Bonus + Medical + Life Assurance

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm (with some flexibility)

This role is more than just an EA position—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 could be an excellent opportunity for you.