Our client is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing new cancer therapies. With late-stage programs moving toward commercialization, they are growing from a research-focused organization into a fully integrated company.

They are a small, ambitious team that values purpose, excellence and adaptability, and they see executive support as a key part of how the company runs.

About the role:
You'll support the Chief Financial Officer and four to six senior leaders across the finance organization. You'll keep their calendars, meetings, travel and events running smoothly, and you'll be a primary point of contact for the people they work with, including board members and investors.

This is a highly visible role. It suits an experienced EA from biotech or pharma who balances several executives with ease, handles sensitive information with complete discretion, and enjoys being part of a close Executive Assistant team.

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the CFO and four to six senior leaders.
• Manage complex calendars for several executives, balancing competing priorities and coordinating meetings with internal teams, investors and other outside partners.
• Make sure your executives are prepared for every meeting, with agendas, materials and presentations ready in advance.
• Plan complex domestic and international travel, build detailed itineraries and process expense reports in Concur.
• Be a primary point of contact for the executive team, board members, investors, consultants, partners and vendors.

Meetings and events:

• Coordinate meetings end to end, including scheduling, rooms, agendas, materials, catering and follow-up.
• Plan investor and scientific events, including venues, travel, accommodations and meals.
• Support leadership meetings, team meetings, offsites, executive visits and candidate interviews.

Administration and teamwork:

• Process purchase orders, onboard vendors and manage invoices.
• Partner with the Executive Assistant team to coordinate schedules, share best practices and cover for one another.
• Build strong working relationships with teams across the company.
• Help keep the office organized, productive and welcoming.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and sound judgment.

Who you are:

• Five or more years supporting C-suite executives and senior leaders such as Vice Presidents and Senior Directors.
• Experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry. This is required.
• Experience supporting investor relations activities. This is required.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel and PowerPoint), Zoom and Concur.
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail across calendars, meetings, travel and logistics for several executives.
• Clear, confident communication, in writing and in person, with people at every level.
• Good judgment: you anticipate needs, solve problems before they grow, and stay calm under pressure.
• Complete discretion with confidential information.
• Flexibility: you adapt quickly when priorities shift, and you take ownership of the outcome.
• A bachelor's degree is strongly preferred.

How their team works:
You'll work directly with the CFO and the senior leaders in the finance organization. You'll also be part of a broader Executive Assistant team, so you'll have colleagues to coordinate with, back you up and share best practices.

About THE HIRE STANDARD:
We are an elite, boutique recruiting agency dedicated to pairing visionary leaders with high-impact talent who elevate their organizations. Specializing in Executive Support, People Operations, Leadership Operations, and Strategic Administrative roles, we place exceptional full-time and contract talent with industry-defining companies across the nation.