Executive Associate, Drug Development Strategy

• Proactively manage complex, rapidly evolving calendars; anticipate conflicts and optimize time against key priorities.
• Make real-time scheduling decisions with minimal guidance, exercising strong judgment.
• Coordinate travel (domestic and international) and manage expense reporting.
• Plan and execute meetings, including logistics, scheduling, and material preparation.
• Ensure leadership preparedness through proactive development of agendas, pre-reads, and supporting materials.
• Track follow-ups and help drive execution where appropriate.
• Serve as a resource for Workday, IT requests, and expense/budget-related inquiries.
• Maintain proficiency in internal systems (e.g., SharePoint, Microsoft Teams).
• Anticipate needs and identify issues early; take independent action or upscale with context and solutions.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-change environment.
• Partner effectively across a matrixed organization, engaging stakeholders at all levels.
• Communicate clearly and proactively, providing concise updates and recommendations.
• Collaborate closely with the administrative community to ensure alignment and coverage.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative environment within DD S&I as well as with other administrative assistants and partners across organizational levels and functions.

• High school diploma required; college coursework or a completed degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of administrative experience required; corporate experience strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting senior leaders in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, anticipate needs, and take initiative.
• Strong judgment and decision-making capability, particularly under time pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information.

Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills, effectively managing complex calendars and multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proficient in communication and collaboration, ensuring alignment across stakeholders and supporting senior leaders with discretion and initiative.

• Calendar Management
• Travel Coordination
• Expense Reporting
• Strong Judgment
• Excellent Communication

• Administrative Experience
• Meeting Planning
• Logistics Coordination
• Agenda Development
• Follow-Up Tracking

• Organizational Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Initiative
• Discretion
• Collaboration

• Corporate Experience
• Fast-Paced Environment
• Matrixed Organization

• Workday
• Share Point
• Microsoft Teams