Executive Assistant to SVP (Remote - Boston & Raleigh only)

Lensa; Montgomery (AL); Remote; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading career site is seeking an experienced executive assistant for Cytel, focusing on high-level administration for senior executives. The role requires a blend of significant experience, independence, and strong communication skills, ideally suited for candidates already residing in Boston, Raleigh, or Charlotte, to facilitate effective support across teams.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of direct experience as an EA.
• 3-5 years of senior administrative experience in tech/services/life science.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars for senior executives.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel and itineraries.
• Prepare materials for meetings and manage expense reports.

Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, Cytel, is seeking professionals. Apply via Lensa today!

(You MUST LIVE in Boston, Raleigh or Charlotte to be considered for this role.)

For over thirty years, Cytel has enabled the world’s biotech and pharmaceutical companies to make confident, evidence-based decisions to ensure successful outcomes. As industry leaders in delivering advanced data analytics solutions, we continually invest in deepening our expertise.

As an executive support team member, you will be part of team of EAs working across the organization within a collaborative / supportive environment, fast pace and continuous improvement setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive administrative support to two senior level executives
• Proactively manage diverse complex calendars. Respond rapidly and professionally to high volume of scheduling requests and changes while acting as a liaison and applying critical thought to prioritize requests with executive’s priorities.
• Manage contacts, communicate and collaborate with internal and external individuals which may include founders, investors, vendors, partners, or employees
• Assist in the development and organization of support materials for meetings and conferences (e.g. presentation slides, excel files, reports, etc.)
• Arrange and coordinate domestic and international travel, accommodations, agendas, and itineraries.
• Expense reconciliation and reporting including filing reports in timely manner with full accuracy
• Proactively anticipate administrative support needs especially to align with company, executive and team needs, goals, and expectations
• Assist with various meeting/event planning including but not limited to offsites, all hands, leadership meetings (booking conference rooms, group reservations, catering, and other logistics)
• Collaborate and coordinate with internal team members to create an extraordinary employee and visitor experience at Cytel
• Partner with HR and Finance with various requirements and projects
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, and follow through on issues in a timely manner
• Anticipate questions and organize priorities.
• Demonstrate proactive, intuitive, and resourceful approach in all areas of work
• Demonstrate a high degree of independence, discretion, practical judgment, technical know-how, and focus on detail
• Additional projects as assigned
  
  

(You MUST LIVE in Boston, Raleigh or Charlotte to be considered for this role.)

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience in administrative support of multiple senior level executives
• 12 years of direct experience as an EA
• At least 3-5 years of senior administrative experience in a technology or services business or life science-related industry or high-paced organization preferred
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Collaborative work style; ability to work well in a team environment
• Demonstrated strong work ethic with high degree of discretion, good judgement particularly as it relates to sensitive and confidential information
• Technology savvy with a strong knowledge working with Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with demonstrated ability to set and meet deadlines while advancing multiple priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills with a customer service focus
  
  

Cytel Inc. is an Equal Employment / Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by law.