Executive Assistant (Biotechnology) Job at R&D Partners, San Carlos, CA

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  • R&D Partners
  • San Carlos, CA

Job Description

Biotechnology is hiring a Contract Executive Assistant who has a natural passion for learning, enjoys taking on new tasks and projects, and who excels in an energetic, fast-paced environment. Must possess a high degree of poise, professionalism, and comfort in working with external partners.

This is a 6-month contract covering a leave. Onsite Schedule M-F 9:00am-5:30pm.

Responsibilities

  • Manage calendars for various executives and understand the context of the business to effectively plan and prioritize their schedules.
  • Book and track complex international, domestic, and multi-city travel arrangements.
  • Support lunch meetings, events, and other executive onsite requests.
  • Initiate and manage contract requests and purchase order requisitions.
  • Organize onsite meetings for remote teams including meeting location, catering, team building events and dinners, and day-of logistical support.
  • Escort guests and communicate both in person and via email with external partners.
  • Handle confidential information with discretion.
  • Keep a pulse on daily agendas and immerse yourself in their priorities.
  • Collaborate and partner closely other Executive Assistants regarding company-wide activities, cross-functional meetings, etc.
  • Develop an understanding of the team and field requests from all contacts, making a point to be available and approachable.
  • Demonstrate composure and flexibility, regardless of competing priorities.
  • Find new and efficient ways to create work processes to help maximize your executives' time, including weekly reporting, goal-tracking, and team meetings.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 10+ years’ experience supporting executive level leaders in the Biotechnology or Life Science industry.
  • Advanced knowledge of MS Office including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Zoom.
  • Demonstrated ability to achieve high-performance goals and meet deadlines while managing changing or competing demands.
  • Demonstrates emotional maturity and a track record of developing strong credibility and trust with all levels within the organization.
  • Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with passion and enthusiasm.
  • Solutions-oriented individual who can detect problems early and actively seeks opportunities and proposes creative and practical solutions.

Pay

  • $50.00-$65.00/hr

Why Choose R&D Partners?

As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Medical insurance – PPO, HMO & HSA
  • Dental & Vision insurance
  • 401k plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Long-term disability
  • Weekly payroll
  • Expense reimbursement
  • Online timecard approval

R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.

R&D Partners is an equal-opportunity employer.

Job Tags

Contract work, Remote job,

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