Support Assistant

Owens & Minor • Remote - Virginia, VA

6d • $175,000 - $285,000

About The Position

The Support Assistant to the CEO is a senior executive-level position that serves as the CEO’s strategic right hand, managing their priorities, overseeing key initiatives, and ensuring alignment across the organization. This role is critical in translating the CEO’s vision into actionable plans, maintaining operational efficiency, and acting as a trusted advisor and liaison between the executive team and other stakeholders. This role is pivotal in ensuring the CEO’s priorities are executed effectively, the executive team operates cohesively, and the organization remains aligned with its strategic direction. This role demands both strategic vision and operational execution skills, making it a high-impact position at Owens & Minor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field
• Strong strategic thinking, organizational skills, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Proficiency in project management tools, data analysis platforms, and executive communications software

Nice To Haves

• MBA or advanced degree preferred
• 5+ years in senior management, strategy, project management, or executive support roles

Responsibilities

• Assist the CEO in developing and executing the company’s strategic plan, setting objectives, and monitoring progress.
• Drives business execution by ensuring milestones, deliverables, and financial targets are met.
• Remove roadblocks and align teams to support strategic initiatives.
• Track KPIs, Annual Operating Plan (AOP), and other accountability systems to measure initiative effectiveness
• Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure alignment with strategic goals, including managing the CEO’s time and priorities.
• Maintain operating rhythms such as regular business reviews, leadership meetings, and KPI tracking.
• Lead and coordinate major cross-functional projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the CEO and other executives, departments, and external stakeholders; represent the CEO in meetings and communications.
• Prepare briefing materials and executive presentations, ensuring clear, timely, and data‑driven decision support.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, presentations, and briefings for the CEO and executive team
• Facilitate leadership meetings, set agendas, and follow up on action items; coordinate executive team activities
• Manage initiatives the CEO cannot personally execute due to bandwidth, such as market assessments, M&A due diligence, or new market entry analysis
• Help develop and maintain organizational governance frameworks, decision rights, and escalation paths

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plan - Medical, dental, and vision plans start on day one of employment for full-time teammates.
• Educational Assistance - We offer educational assistance to all eligible teammates enrolled in an approved, accredited collegiate program.
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Disability - We offer employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
• Voluntary Supplemental Programs – We offer additional options to secure your financial future including supplemental life, hospitalization, critical illness, and other insurance programs.
• Support for your Growing Family – Adoption assistance, fertility benefits (in medical plan) and parental leave are available for teammates planning for a family.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and 401(k) - We offer these voluntary financial programs to help teammates prepare for their future, as well as other voluntary benefits.
• Paid Leave - In addition to sick days and short-term leave, we offer holidays, vacation days, personal days, and additional types of leave – including parental leave.
• Well-Being – Also included in our offering is a Teammate Assistance Program (TAP), Calm Health, Cancer Resources Services, and discount programs – all at no cost to you.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior