Senior Executive Assistant to CEO

Recursion•New York, NY

1d•$130,460 - $164,780•Onsite

About The Position

As the Executive Assistant to the CEO, you will support a visionary leader driving innovation to get better drugs to patients faster. You will partner with a small team in the office of the CEO to enable the CEO to operate at maximum effectiveness by managing priorities, streamlining operations, and anticipating needs across our fast-paced ecosystem. Your work will directly influence the CEO’s ability to focus on the company’s mission of decoding biology to industrialize drug discovery. You’ll play a critical role connecting teams, partners, and external stakeholders — ensuring seamless execution across initiatives in the U.S., UK, and Canada. This is a highly impactful position for an experienced professional who thrives on complexity, precision, and making order out of chaos — ideally someone who values both strategic alignment and the joy of working alongside a team (and a really cute dog!).

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience as an Executive Assistant supporting C-suite executives, ideally in a public company or high-growth organization.
Passion for science, innovation, and improving human health — with an appreciation for the fast-moving world of biotechnology.
Ability to think ahead, anticipate needs, and propose thoughtful solutions — not just execute tasks.
Honed organizational skills, written and verbal communication abilities, and a track record of managing competing priorities gracefully.
Flexibility to adapt to changing needs in real time, ability to prioritize work and deliver projects completed and on time while facing multiple distractions and interruptions
Comfort working across time zones and managing frequent international travel.
Discretion with maintaining confidentiality, managing sensitive information, and building trusted relationships.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Slack.

Nice To Haves

Background in science, technology, or healthcare.
Experience supporting a CEO of a public company or investor-facing executive.
Love for dogs (and willingness to share the occasional office walk).
Willingness to travel with the CEO on occasion.

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of the CEO’s complex and ever-changing calendar, travel, and communications with discretion and foresight.
Anticipate scheduling conflicts, track key deliverables, and proactively adjust plans in alignment with the CEO’s goals.
Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, demonstrating sound judgment and professionalism at all times.
Plan and coordinate internal and external meetings, ensuring high-caliber materials and logistics.
Arrange detailed domestic and international travel itineraries.
Partner with internal teams to coordinate board meetings, offsites, investor events, and company gatherings.
Maintain confidentiality while ensuring clear and timely information sharing between the CEO, leadership team, and external partners.