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Executive Assistant

  2026-03-12     Compass Consulting     San Rafael,CA  
Description:

Job Description

Our client focuses on developing first-in-class and best-in-class therapeutics that provide meaningful advances to patients who live with serious and life-threatening rare genetic diseases.

Overview:

We are seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to support the VP of Global Supply Chain. This opportunity requires a polished professional who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is motivated by the opportunity to impact across the organization. More than an administrative partner, the Executive Assistant will serve as a trusted extension of the VP of Global Supply Chain. anticipating needs, taking initiative, and creating leverage so the VP Global Supply Chain can focus on the most critical priorities. In addition, this role provides the opportunity to influence and support other administrative staff, encouraging teamwork, fostering collaboration and building a collegial, collaborative environment. This position is highly cross functional and global in scope, requiring the ability to navigate multiple time zones, cultures and priorities.

What You'll Do:

  • Serve as the right-hand; anticipating needs, taking initiative, and creating leverage so the VP Global Supply Chain can focus on critical priorities.
  • Orchestrate complex scheduling, travel, communications, and team preparation with discretion, accuracy, and efficiency.
  • Serve as a trusted liaison for the VP Global Supply Chain with senior leaders and external partners - ensuring seamless preparation and execution of meetings while representing the client with professionalism, poise and executive presence.
  • Partner in building and sustaining company culture by supporting offsites, events, and initiatives that strengthen engagement across our client's global sites.
  • Support the VP Global Supply Chain and fellow administrative professionals in leveraging digital tools-including emerging technologies like AI-to drive efficiency and unlock new ways of working.
  • Draft, review, and refine communications, presentations, and reports with clarity, accuracy, and professional polish.
Job Requirements

What You Bring:
  • 10+ years of experience supporting senior executives in complex, global, or high-growth organizations.
  • A reputation for being proactive, kind, and highly attuned to anticipating the needs of executives.
  • Demonstrated success managing interactions with senior leadership teams.
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple, shifting priorities in high-pressure environments.
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills, with executive-level polish.
  • Strong problem-solving ability and creativity in approaching challenges.
  • Experience mentoring or leading administrative professionals.
  • Proven fluency with modern digital tools and platforms; comfort guiding others in navigating emerging technologies.


Meet Your Recruiter

Jay Hite
Recruiter, Account Manager


As a Recruiter at Compass, Jay enjoys meeting job seekers and helping them to find new and exciting opportunities. He enjoys the process of getting to know candidates and learning all about their experience and what their future goals are. Jay feels the excitement of his candidates and is passionate about helping to find a fit both culturally and professionally.

When Jay isn't working, he enjoys bike rides, trying out new foods, tequila tasting and watching movies.
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