Executive Assistant to MGB International President and Executive Directors

Mass General Brigham; Somerville (MA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the International President, Executive Director of Business Development, and Regional Leader of the Americas. The role provides critical administrative support across multiple time zones and international partners, enabling senior leaders to focus on strategy, partnerships, and growth.

The position requires strong MS Office skills, the ability to handle confidential information, and experience supporting senior executives.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5–7 years of experience as an Admin Assistant to senior leaders.
• Strong technology and MS Office skills including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Perform secretarial and administrative duties for a senior leader or board member.
• Manage schedule, arrange appointments, travel, meetings and conference calls.
• Prepare correspondence, meeting minutes or executive summaries.
• Maintain files, office supplies, budget records, reconciles expenses and complete reimbursements.
• Interpret and communicate executive or board's intent to other employees.
• Assist payroll functions for executive team.
• Support other administrative staff and assist with orientation and training.

Skills

Schedule management

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Payroll knowledge

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Site: Mass General Brigham Incorporated Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary The executive assistant will support the MGB International President, Executive Director of Business Development, and Regional Leader of the Americas. This role provides critical administrative and operational support to the President, who is responsible for advancing MGB’s mission and reputation globally and will have significant international scheduling needs. The EA will also support two (2) + executive directors of business development leading a global enterprise focused on international patient services, global advisory work, and transformational partnerships. MGB International operates across multiple countries and time zones and engages with senior executives, healthcare systems, government and Ministry of Health stakeholders, international partners, and other high-profile external organizations. The increasing scale, complexity, and pace of this work require dedicated executive support to ensure that senior leaders can remain focused on business development, strategic partnerships, revenue growth, and execution of MGBI's strategic priorities.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

• Perform secretarial and administrative duties for a senior leader or board member.
• Manage schedule, arrange appointments, travel, meetings including coordinating documents, refreshments and resources, and conference calls.
• Prepares correspondence, meeting minutes or executive summaries.
• Maintains files and office supplies, budget records, reconciles and verifies expenses, and completes reimbursements.
• Work requires some analysis and use of initiative and independent judgment.
• Remain knowledgeable of corporate policy.
• Often called upon to interpret and communicate executive or board's intent to other employees.
• Perform payroll functions for executive team.
• Assists other administrative/executive assistants, and may assist with orientation and training of staff.
• May make contacts of a sensitive, complex, and confidential nature.
• Completes most complex tasks under minimal supervision.

Qualifications

Associate's degree required, bachelor's degree preferred. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No 5-7 years of experience required as an Admin Assistant to senior leader(s).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong technology and MS Office skills – Advanced Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to proofread and edit written documents.
• Ability to manage more complex phone calls, and give more detailed information, solving more complex issues as appropriate.
• Highly proficient in all communication skills (phone, verbal and written).
• Ability to handle sensitive information and situations with poise and professionalism.
• Strong organizational, coordination and judgment skills.
• Ability to prioritize effectively.
• Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot.
• Ability to analyze a situation and determine best course of action within established guidelines.
• Basic math knowledge with some knowledge of bookkeeping.
• Advanced understanding and use of medical terminology and comprehension of billing and fiscal information.
• Ability to demonstrate good leadership skills in a team environment, including ability to provide guidance, orient, train and assist other administrative staff.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• Remote Type Hybrid
• Work Location 399 Revolution Drive
• Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
• Employee Type Regular
• Work Shift Day (United States of America)
• Pay Range $30.60 - $44.51/Hourly
• Grade 6

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