Description
We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Chief Commercial Officer, based in Zurich. This is a highly visible role that combines executive support & business operations. As a trusted partner to the CCO and Leadership Team, you will play a key role in enabling leadership effectiveness, driving operational excellence, and supporting the execution of strategic priorities across a global organization.
In this role, you will:
Manage complex calendars and schedule meetings, travel arrangements, and other executive commitments, ensuring optimal time allocation and prioritization of meetings, appointments, and events. Arrange domestic and international travel logistics, including flights, accommodations, and ground transportation, while adhering to budget and company travel policies. Prepare and manage correspondence, emails, reports, presentations, and other documents as needed. Draft and proofread emails, memos, presentations, and other correspondence on behalf of the Chief Commercial Officer and leadership team, ensuring clear and concise communication. Coordinate logistics for meetings, prepare agendas and materials, take minutes, and track action items. Lead and coordinate global events and executive engagements from planning through execution, partnering with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes. Assist with special projects, research, data collection, and analysis as required. Work as a team with the other existing executive assistants within the organization, communication & team work are key. Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and other departments.. Process expense reports, invoices, and purchase orders, and assist with budget tracking. Own new employee onboarding for our team from information sharing and training to adding to communication channels to securing equipment and supporting managers with new employees. Become a point person for our team to navigate internal tools and processes. Ensure that team members are aware of company policies and procedures, as well as any specific team guidelines. Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. Be flexible and willing to travel domestically and internationally as needed to support executive priorities, leadership activities, business operations, and key organizational events. Drive executive rhythm-of-business processes, including quarterly planning, leadership offsites and business reviews. Support organizational change management and communication rollouts across teams. Facilitate cross-functional alignment between departments and global teams across time zones. Support procurement coordination. Act as backup support for other Executive Assistants during absences. Coordinate internal recognition initiatives, team engagement activities and culture-building efforts.