This is a new position and an outstanding career opportunity for an experienced
Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to one of Flagship Pioneering's Executives. The ideal candidate will leverage a broad range of skills with a high degree of professionalism and discretion in handling a wide variety of comprehensive responsibilities. Must be detail-oriented and have strong organizational skills to effectively manage administrative tasks. Requires the ability to proactively build organizational knowledge and relationships and think critically and creatively to support problem-solving and ensure strong communication flow and follow-through. This is a hybrid position, with expectations to be in person at HQ (Cambridge, MA) on a weekly basis.
As an Executive Assistant you will:- Coordinate executive calendars for work related to the operational day-to-day activities of an ever changing, venture creation firm.
- Responsible for proactively coordinating meetings, creating agendas, and managing internal and external communications on behalf of the department.
- Collaborate with other Executive Assistants and administrative staff members to coordinate calendars, manage requests, and facilitate events. Provide back-up coverage to other Executive Assistants as necessary.
- Manage projects for a variety of initiatives that foster intradepartmental collaboration, and advancing the priorities of the department.
- Coordinate worldwide travel plans including expense reporting and reimbursement.
Who You Are:- Bachelor's degree required.
- 5 plus years of experience in providing support to high-level executives preferably at the "C" suite level.
- Proven ability to work in a dynamic, demanding, and fast-paced environment.
- Exceptionally organized with keen attention to detail.
- Skilled at multi-tasking with ability to shift focus and priorities while under pressure and within deadlines.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills; strong ability to inform and engage through written communications.
- Highly interpersonal with effective relationship-building skills.
- Professional, positive manner, with experience in a role requiring a high degree of confidentiality and discretion.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and resourcefulness; ability to follow-through and close loops.
- Strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit to accommodate high level of responsibility and multiple priorities.
- Energetic, enthusiastic, and interested in learning within a multifaceted, fast-paced, fast-growth organization.
- Proficient in MS Office 2010 (Word, PowerPoint, some Excel) with Advanced Outlook organizational and calendaring skills
- Ability to work in our Cambridge, MA office on a consistent basis, likely Monday through Thursdays to support the Executives' needs.
Joining Flagship Pioneering will allow you to:- Make an impact as part of a Fortune "Change the World" company
- Be energized by an exciting startup culture
- Surround yourself with inspirational colleagues and leaders
- Support innovative breakthroughs in health care and sustainability
- Expand your horizons with opportunities for professional growth
- Enjoy unparalleled employee benefits and rewards programs
The salary range for this role is $120,000 - $145,000. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. Flagship Pioneering currently offers healthcare coverage, annual incentive program, retirement benefits and a broad range of other benefits. Compensation and benefits information is based on Flagship Pioneering's good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.
