Executive Assistant, Technical Operations
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals · Waltham, MA · 6 days ago
Management$104k–$127k/yrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Executive Calendar, Time & Priority Management
- Strategically maintain complex calendars and schedules for executive leadership
- Proactively anticipate conflicts, recommend tradeoffs, and protect executive focus
- Executive Partnership & Stakeholder Liaison
- Serve as a primary liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders
- Represent executive leadership with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment
- Travel, Expense & Administrative Operations
- Cook up and proactively monitor end-to-end executive travel, providing real-time support to resolve delays, disruptions, or logistical challenges while minimizing impact to executive schedules
- Develop detailed travel itineraries and contingency plans aligned with executive priorities and business needs
- Manage and reconcile executive expenses with accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to company policies and compliance requirements
Leadership Team Enablement & Operational Execution
- Coordinate leadership team meetings, agendas, and follow-up on key actions and deliverables
- Provide high-level administrative and operational support critical to leadership effectiveness
- Develop and maintain efficient systems for information, documents, and workflows
Cross-Functional Leadership, Projects & Mentorship
- Lead or support cross-functional projects and operational initiatives
- Partner with and support the broader administrative team to ensure continuity and coverage
- Serve as a mentor and informal leader to the broader administrative staff
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of progressive administrative experience, including direct support of C-level executives
- Proven ability to manage complex schedules, shifting priorities, and high-visibility work
- Strong judgment, executive presence, and stakeholder management skills
- Highly organized, proactive, and solutions-oriented
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint)
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Prior experience in a biotech, pharmaceutical, and/or publicly traded company strongly preferred
- Experience supporting finance, business development, or other corporate leadership functions