Strategic Executive Assistant to CEO & Board

Agenus Inc; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Agenus in Lexington, MA is seeking an experienced Senior Executive Assistant to join the Office of the CEO and support the Chairman/CEO. You will work closely with senior executives, board members, investors, and partners in a fast-paced Nasdaq-listed biotechnology environment.

You will manage complex calendars, coordinate travel, handle confidential information, and help drive operational efficiency using AI-enabled tools and smart processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of executive support experience for a C-suite executive.
• Experience in a public company, biotechnology, life sciences, financial services, or fast-paced environments preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage complex calendars, international travel, and high-level meetings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident in interacting with senior executives, board members, investors and external stakeholders.
• Discretion, judgment and ability to prioritize independently.
• Proactive, resourceful, adaptable and calm under pressure.
• Strong Microsoft 365 skills and quick learner of new systems and technologies.
• Comfort with AI tools to enhance productivity.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how a high-level executive office operates.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex, high-volume executive calendar across multiple time zones.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, itineraries and changes.
• Serve as a trusted contact for internal and external requests.
• Manage communications, correspondence, follow-up and action items.
• Provide discreet personal support for select commitments and appointments.
• Support day-to-day operations of the Office of the CEO and related responsibilities.
• Coordinate Board meetings, leadership meetings and investor interactions.
• Build relationships with Board Members, investors and external partners.
• Identify process improvements and leverage technology and AI to increase efficiency.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Communications

Microsoft 365

AI tools (Copilot/ChatGPT/Claude)

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

ChatGPT

Claude

Job description

Agenus in Lexington, MA is seeking an experienced Senior Executive Assistant to join the Office of the CEO and support the Chairman/CEO. You will work closely with senior executives, board members, investors, and partners in a fast-paced Nasdaq-listed biotechnology environment.

You will manage complex calendars, coordinate travel, handle confidential information, and help drive operational efficiency using AI-enabled tools and smart processes.