Executive Administrative Assistant - R&D

Executive Administrative Assistant – R&D

Valencia, CA - Onsite

Provide full range of administrative services to the Senior Vice President of R&D while managing administrative operations for the R&D function. Drive efficiency, facilitate communication, and ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations at both executive and departmental levels.

• Provide full administrative service to executives and senior leaders; work is generally of highly confidential nature.
• Manage SVP R&D calendar and travel logistics; coordinate, schedule, and document meetings.
• Oversee comprehensive communication management.
• Manage R&D department purchases and expense categorization.
• Support HR‑adjacent tasks and performance tracking.
• Act as training delegate for the R&D department.
• Plan and execute team‑building and celebratory events.

Occasional travel required for off‑site events, approximately 3 times per year.

• 4+ years of experience as an Executive Administrative Assistant, with relevant administrative certifications a plus.
• Proactive, detail‑oriented, and able to anticipate issues while maintaining discretion in handling confidential information.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across all organizational levels.
• Self‑driven problem solver who takes initiative, navigates obstacles resourcefully, and influences without formal authority.
• Excellent time‑management, organizational abilities, and strong writing skills for correspondence, reports, and documentation.
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities in fast‑paced environments and adapting quickly to new tools and processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (advanced Excel and PowerPoint), video‑conferencing platforms, and modern digital tools.

A minimum of 200 Mb/sec download and 10 Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts.
• Tele Health options.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Company‑paid life/AD&D insurance (additional supplemental life/AD&D coverage available).
• Company‑paid short/long‑term disability coverage (STD/LTD, STD/LTD buy‑ups available).
• Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage.
• Legal/ Assistance.
• PTO (or sick and vacation time), floating Diversity Day, and paid holidays.
• Paid parental bonding leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (24/7 mental health support hotline, 5 company‑paid counseling sessions and more).
• Robust internal career growth opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Hearing aid discount for employees and family.
• Internal social recognition platform.

Pay range: $61,600/yr – $92,400/yr. Bonus eligible.

At Sonova, we prioritize the well‑being of our employees and foster an inclusive environment that promotes engagement and collaboration. Our team‑customized hybrid work model empowers teams to balance individual needs with business goals, offering flexibility and individualized time management. We recognize the importance of life outside of work and strive to create a supportive and motivating workplace where innovation thrives.

We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate's ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, gender identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.