Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer (Biotechnology)

Location: Berkeley Heights, New Jersey or New York, New York

Salary: $100,000–$160,000 USD per year

Company

hirify.global is a commercial-stage biotechnology company developing and marketing treatments for central nervous system and immunology conditions.

What you will do

• Act as a trusted partner to the CEO by understanding business priorities, anticipating needs, and keeping key initiatives moving forward.
• Strategically manage a complex executive calendar and prepare agendas, briefing materials, background information, and meeting logistics.
• Coordinate leadership, Board, investor, partner, and other high-level meetings, including follow-up on decisions and commitments.
• Draft, review, and coordinate executive correspondence and communications.
• Build effective information flow between the CEO, executive leadership, employees, Board members, and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, expenses, documentation, special projects, and other executive administrative priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible executive support experience, including significant direct support for a CEO or other C-suite executive.
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization, communication, judgment, discretion, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to anticipate needs, solve problems independently, manage confidential information, and operate with limited direction.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Teams, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work from Berkeley Heights, NJ or New York, NY and maintain flexibility outside standard business hours when required.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting Board of Directors activities and interacting with senior executives and external stakeholders.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, life sciences, or another highly regulated industry.
• Public company experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending, health savings, and employee assistance benefits.
• Pet insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match and annual discretionary stock options.
• Paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.