Senior Executive AssistantWe are looking for a Senior Executive Assistant - C-Suite to partner directly with our CEO and our Chief Legal Officer, with additional collaboration across the C-suite. This is a high-visibility position at the heart of our executive team, supporting the C-Suite and partnering across senior leadership. You'll be operating in an environment where priorities shift, decisions matter, and pace is a natural part of how the business operates.
You'll play a critical role in enabling the C-Suite to focus on strategic priorities and drive business outcomes, bringing structure, clarity and coordination to a complex and evolving environment. We're looking for someone who is comfortable working in this kind of setting, someone who can anticipate needs, bring order to complexity, and quickly build effective working relationships with senior stakeholders. If you enjoy working in a role where priorities evolve, expectations are clear, and no two days are the same, this could be a great fit.This is a hybrid role, designed to support the needs of our C-Suite.
Our senior executive team operates on a remote-first basis with significant international travel, so your presence will flex between remote working and in-person support in Boston when needed, estimated 2-3 days per week in office, offering a unique opportunity to operate at the heart of a globally connected C-Suite.What will you be responsible for?CPO Partnership & Executive SupportAct as a key partner to the C-Suite, aligning time, focus and priorities with strategic objectivesManage a complex and evolving schedule, ensuring alignment with business needsAnticipate requirements, proactively address conflicts, and enable effective forward planningExecutive Operations & PlanningSupport the planning and delivery of leadership cadences (e.g. Executive meetings, business reviews, planning cycles)Prepare clear, well-structured briefing materials to support decision-makingTrack key actions and ensure timely follow-up across stakeholdersStakeholder Engagement & CommunicationBuild effective working relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders globallyCoordinate communication across functions with clarity and consistencyDraft materials and communications on behalf of the C-Suite as requiredCoordination & DeliverySupport the execution of cross-functional initiatives, leadership offsites, and key business activitiesMaintain oversight of priorities and ensure alignment across teamsIdentify opportunities to improve processes and ways of working within the executive officeJudgement & DiscretionHandle sensitive and confidential information with integrityApply sound judgement in managing priorities and navigating day-to-day decisionsWhat are we looking for?Experience supporting C-suite leaders in a fast-paced, corporate environmentThe ability to manage complex priorities and work independentlyStrong organizational awareness and understanding of business contextExcellent planning, coordination, and problem-solving skillsStrong written and verbal communication skillsThe ability to build effective, professional relationships with a wide range of stakeholdersConfidence in handling sensitive information with discretionProficiency in Microsoft Office / Google WorkspaceWhy Dechra?Flexible working arrangementsWeekly wellbeing sessions focused on physical and mental healthCompetitive benefits and long-term financial incentivesA collaborative, values-led cultureInterested? If you're looking for an opportunity to work closely with the C-Suite and contribute to how an executive function operates, we'd love to hear from you.