Strategic EA to R&D Leadership in Biotech

Medium; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Equity

Benefits package

Flexible PTO

Professional development

Job summary

Crescent Biopharma is seeking an Executive Assistant to serve as a strategic partner to the Chief Medical Officer, Chief Scientific Officer, and leadership teams, managing complex calendars, travel, and communications across medical, clinical, and corporate groups.

You will support R&D, clinical and medical operations, with experience in a growing biotech setting, handling confidential information and navigating regulatory considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 10+ years supporting senior executives in biotech/pharma.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with confidential regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars across multiple time zones.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements.
• Prepare and edit presentations, reports, agendas, and meeting minutes.
• Support leadership meetings and events, including board and clinical team meetings.
• Coordinate for medical and scientific conferences and related activities.
• Liaise with executives and external stakeholders (CROs, healthcare professionals, vendors).
• Track action items, deadlines, and follow-ups with leadership teams.
• Assist with document management and confidential records per policies.
• Support workflows in clinical development, medical affairs, regulatory, and cross-functional projects.
• Handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Contribute to process improvements and administrative efficiencies.
• Collaborate with other staff on enterprise-level initiatives.

Skills

Calendar management

Executive support

Cross-functional coordination

Discretion

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

PowerPoint

MS Office

Job description

Crescent Biopharma is seeking an Executive Assistant to serve as a strategic partner to the Chief Medical Officer, Chief Scientific Officer, and leadership teams, managing complex calendars, travel, and communications across medical, clinical, and corporate groups.

You will support R&D, clinical and medical operations, with experience in a growing biotech setting, handling confidential information and navigating regulatory considerations.