Senior Executive Assistant - Strategy & Operations

Avantor; Radnor (Delaware County); On-site; USD 78,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Avantor is a global life sciences company seeking an Executive Assistant to support the President of VWR Distribution & Services and the EVP & CHRO. In this role you will coordinate complex calendars, travel, and strategic projects in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

You will anticipate needs, prepare materials, and ensure confidentiality while partnering across HR, Finance and Operations. The position requires 5+ years supporting senior leaders, strong communication skills, and advanced MS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years supporting senior executives, preferably VP, SVP, CHRO, COO, or C-suite leaders.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex executive calendars and competing priorities.
• Proven project management experience coordinating multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 proficiency.
• Experience working with executive-level presentations, data reporting, and business communications.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars, prioritizing competing demands and optimizing executives' time.
• Act as a trusted advisor, identifying conflicts and prioritization challenges.
• Prepare executives for meetings with briefing materials, agendas, and follow-up actions.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional projects on behalf of executives.
• Drive accountability by tracking commitments and action items.
• Support HR, Finance, Commercial, and Corporate Functions initiatives.

Skills

Executive support

Project management

Calendar management

Communication

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Outlook

Teams

PowerPoint

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Avantor is a global life sciences company seeking an Executive Assistant to support the President of VWR Distribution & Services and the EVP & CHRO. In this role you will coordinate complex calendars, travel, and strategic projects in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

You will anticipate needs, prepare materials, and ensure confidentiality while partnering across HR, Finance and Operations. The position requires 5+ years supporting senior leaders, strong communication skills, and advanced MS