Executive Assistant

Trimaren Human Capital Partners; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

Confidential Biotech | Stealth Mode in Watertown, MA seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to support senior leadership in a fast-paced, milestone-driven environment. You will manage calendars, travel, and meeting logistics while maintaining absolute discretion.

A BA/BS and 5+ years in biotech or life sciences, plus superb organizational and communication skills, are required. This role offers high visibility, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and a polished executive office

Qualifications

• BA/BS and 5+ years of executive administrative support in biotech or life sciences.
• Ability to handle confidential information and shifting priorities.
• Exceptional organizational and written/verbal communication skills.
• Experience coordinating complex calendars, meetings, travel, and expenses with minimal supervision.
• Proactive, resourceful, and calm approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive day-to-day support to one or more C-Suite executives, including calendar management, prioritization, and meeting coordination.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, itineraries, accommodations, and expense processing with discretion.
• Prepare agendas, briefing materials, and follow-up notes for leadership meetings and select external interactions.
• Track action items, deadlines, and communications to ensure commitments are met.
• Support board, investor, and partner-related preparation while maintaining confidentiality.
• Partner with internal teams to streamline administrative processes and support executive office efficiency.
• Handle sensitive information and last-minute priorities with sound judgment.
• Serve as a cultural ambassador ensuring alignment with company values.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Meeting logistics

Confidentiality

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Collaboration platforms

Expense tools

Job description

Confidential Biotech | Stealth Mode

We are partnering with a well-capitalized, stealth-stage biotechnology company that is building a differentiated therapeutic platform with the potential to address significant unmet needs. Backed by experienced leadership and institutional-grade investors, the company is advancing its programs toward IND with a deliberate, milestone-driven strategy.

The Executive Assistant position is a high-trust, high-visibility role supporting senior leadership. The successful candidate brings exceptional executive support experience, calm judgment, and the ability to anticipate needs in a fast-moving environment. You will play a key role in helping leadership stay organized, prepared, and effective as the company scales its operations and external engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide proactive, day-to-day support to one or more C-Suite executives, including complex calendar management, prioritization, and meeting coordination.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, itineraries, accommodations, and expense processing with a high degree of accuracy and discretion.
• Prepare agendas, briefing materials, meeting logistics, and follow-up notes for internal leadership meetings, cross-functional discussions, and select external interactions.
• Track action items, deadlines, and communications to ensure commitments are completed efficiently and nothing falls through the cracks.
• Support board, investor, and partner-related preparation as needed, while maintaining strict confidentiality and professionalism.
• Partner with internal teams to streamline administrative processes, improve coordination, and support a polished executive office experience.
• Handle sensitive information, ad hoc priorities, and last-minute changes with sound judgment and a solutions-oriented approach.
• Serve as a trusted cultural ambassador who proactively drives day-to-day administrative success and ensures team alignment with the company's core values.

Requirements

• BA/BS plus 5+ years of executive administrative support experience within biotechnology or life sciences.
• Demonstrated ability to support senior leaders with shifting priorities, demanding schedules, and highly confidential information.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience coordinating complex calendars, meetings, travel, expenses, and executive-level logistics with minimal supervision.
• A proactive, resourceful, and calm approach to problem-solving; you anticipate needs and follow through reliably.
• Proficiency with standard office productivity tools and executive support systems; experience with collaboration platforms and expense tools is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

The Company prioritizes the holistic well-being of its employees by offering a comprehensive range of health and wellness benefits. From medical and dental coverage to mental health resources and healthy living program discounts, it is committed to supporting its team members and their family's health and well-being.

The annual base salary range for this position is noted above. Actual pay rates are determined by considering multiple factors, including qualifications, relevance of experience, education & credentials, subject-matter expertise, and internal parity.