Executive Assistant Jobs at Leading Companies

Executive assistants help senior leaders stay focused, organized, and prepared. The role often combines complex calendar management, meeting coordination, confidential communications, travel planning, and project support. On Ladders, explore vetted executive assistant opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more, including senior-level roles at established companies and growing organizations.

What Executive Assistants Do

Responsibilities vary by organization and executive, but may include managing schedules, preparing meeting materials, coordinating domestic and international travel, handling sensitive information, and tracking priorities across teams. Experienced executive assistants may also lead administrative processes, support board meetings, manage special projects, and serve as a trusted point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills Employers Look For

Employers commonly seek exceptional organization, clear written and verbal communication, sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to anticipate needs. Proficiency with productivity and collaboration tools, attention to detail, adaptability, and confidence working with senior stakeholders can also distinguish candidates. Experience supporting executives in a fast-paced or complex environment is often valued.

Executive Assistant Career Paths

Executive assistant roles can offer opportunities to deepen expertise in executive operations, support larger leadership teams, or take on broader responsibilities in project coordination and office operations. Some professionals move into roles such as chief of staff, executive operations, or administrative leadership, depending on their experience and interests.

Find Executive Assistant Jobs on Ladders

Browse executive assistant openings on Ladders to find opportunities aligned with your experience, preferred work environment, and career goals. Explore vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more and identify roles where your organizational strengths and executive support experience can make an impact.

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$206K - $282K *

Join a dynamic team to leverage clinical expertise in managed care, enhancing access to Neurocrine products. Collaborate with stakeholders, deliver impactful presentations, and drive strategic initiat...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of sales enablement by building a robust function from the ground up. Drive onboarding, training, and process adoption while leveraging analytics to enhance productivity and CRM usage...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$140K - $165K *

Empower clients by leveraging technical expertise to demonstrate product value, cultivate relationships, and drive sales success through effective communication and strategic engagement with stakehold...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$179K - $269K *

Help us transform healthcare by building strategic partnerships and driving insights. You'll collaborate with consulting partners to deliver impactful solutions, enabling smarter decisions and improvi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $185K *

Reimagine legal workflows as an AI Solutions Architect, driving AI adoption in law firms. Collaborate with teams to design and implement innovative solutions, enhancing efficiency and client advocacy...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$230K - $265K *

Advance relationships with state and local governments in the Western U.S. to drive AI policy and regulation, coordinating efforts across teams while executing strategic objectives and engaging with k...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Optimize patient access workflows by aligning registration with revenue cycle needs. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance eligibility processes and improve patient estimates, while mentoring IS st...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $147K *

Oversee project financial performance and analytics, ensuring effective management across complex contracts. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes and deliver actionable insights, driving operat...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K *

Lead the charge in driving enterprise growth marketing strategies, optimizing pipeline performance, and orchestrating cross-functional initiatives to scale demand generation and revenue outcomes acros...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $115K *

Build strong client partnerships and drive growth by managing a portfolio of mid-sized employers. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance engagement, retention, and revenue while delivering data-dri...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $200K *

Unlock potential by providing strategic legal counsel on clinical and commercial operations, focusing on regulatory compliance, privacy, and data protection in a dynamic biopharmaceutical environment...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $145K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic government relations across the Midwest. Build and maintain key relationships with legislators and stakeholders to ensure Covista's success in navigating the legi...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Champion impactful project delivery by managing high-value EPC initiatives. Oversee project execution from initiation through closeout, ensuring they meet budget, safety, and schedule requirements whi...

Durham, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving growth in safety solutions by leveraging your consultative sales expertise. You'll build executive relationships, manage complex sales cycles, and deliver tailored solutions...

Miamisburg, OHRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving growth in targeted markets by leveraging consultative sales expertise. Play a key role in building executive relationships and translating client challenges into impactful b...

Charlotte, NCRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Engage in strategic business development to drive growth in safety practices. Build executive relationships, manage complex sales cycles, and deliver tailored solutions that meet client needs while ex...

Houston, TXRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Lead strategic growth by identifying and securing new business opportunities in safety practices. Build executive relationships and manage complex sales cycles to drive multi-million-dollar partnershi...

South Portland, MERemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$134K - $230K *

Lead strategic initiatives in enterprise voice and collaboration technologies, ensuring secure, scalable communication services. Drive modernization, manage vendor relationships, and oversee a multi-m...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$129K - $190K *

Empower cross-functional teams by providing expert legal counsel on product development, privacy, and compliance in the ad-tech space. Collaborate closely with engineering, marketing, and product team...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading SAP manufacturing operations, enhancing project systems, and driving continuous improvement. Collaborate across teams to optimize planning, cost visibility, and execution e...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$272K - $340K *

Elevate your career by leading CMC Regulatory strategy and execution. Drive submissions, build a high-performing team, and engage with global health authorities to ensure compliance and success in dru...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $280K *

Help us ensure effective earned-value management and procurement processes by overseeing supplier relationships, coordinating with program teams, and driving data analysis to align project objectives...

Three Mile Bay, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Shape your career as a strategic leader focused on driving growth, enhancing customer satisfaction, and expanding market presence through effective sales strategies and key account management...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate the patient admission process by leading a dynamic team, ensuring high-quality service, meeting quotas, and implementing best practices. This role is essential in connecting clients with criti...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $170K *

Pioneer innovative compensation strategies to enhance pay equity and governance while leading performance-driven pay cycles. Collaborate with HR and finance to optimize compensation structures and ens...

Illinois, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an executive assistant do?question toggle

    An executive assistant provides high-level administrative and operational support to senior leaders. Typical duties include calendar and travel management, meeting preparation, confidential communications, and coordinating projects or priorities.

  • What qualifications are common for executive assistant jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often value substantial administrative experience, strong organization and communication skills, discretion, sound judgment, and fluency with workplace productivity tools. Experience supporting senior executives can be especially helpful.

  • Can executive assistant jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Yes. Compensation depends on factors such as seniority, location, organization, responsibilities, and experience. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more.

  • What skills help executive assistants succeed?question toggle

    Prioritization, attention to detail, adaptability, proactive problem-solving, and professional communication are essential. The ability to handle sensitive information and anticipate an executive’s needs is also important.

  • What career paths can follow an executive assistant role?question toggle

    Depending on experience and interests, executive assistants may advance into senior administrative or executive operations roles, project coordination, administrative leadership, or chief of staff positions.