Senior Executive Assistant

Senior Executive Assistant – Chief Research & Innovation Officer NORAM

We are looking for a Senior Executive Assistant to support the Chief Research and Innovation Officer NORAM and their leadership team. Our ideal candidate is proactive, extremely organized, thrives in a fast‑paced environment, can problem‑solve while under pressure, anticipates leaders’ needs, and has a "get it done" attitude.

The role is hybrid and may be based in Louisville, CO or White Plains, NY
. You will manage advanced administrative and executive support tasks, work independently within guidelines, and make independent decisions regarding planning, organizing, and scheduling work. Interaction with senior leaders at all levels in the region and globally, confidentiality, professionalism, and strong communication skills are essential.

• Provide executive assistance to the Chief Research and Innovation Officer NORAM and their leadership team; extensive internal and external calendaring, business travel, large‑scale meetings, expenses, and special projects.
• Manage the One Buy procurement system for purchase orders related to the Sr R&I leadership team, including creating POs, managing vendor payments, and related issues.
• Handle demanding calendaring across time zones with limited oversight.
• Coordinate and oversee events: internal team events, off‑sites, business and operational reviews, and other meetings; arrange rooms and catering.
• Coordinate complex travel and expense reporting using Concur; submit expense reports after each trip or special event.
• Contribute to PowerPoint presentations for key meetings such as Town Halls.
• Maintain confidentiality and information security when dealing with sensitive information.
• Support the team in budget preparation and monitor departmental budget spending when requested.
• Complete administrative duties with minimal supervision: department mail, vendor setup, purchase order management, office supplies, file management in One Drive or Teams.
• Participate in additional projects as needed.
• Represent the Research & Innovation team with professionalism, friendliness, and respect toward all internal and external stakeholders.

• Associate degree preferred; minimum 7 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to manage a high volume of work, competing priorities, multitask, and find solutions with little information.
• Excellent emotional intelligence and communication skills; ability to interact and collaborate effectively with others.
• Big‑picture thinking to anticipate and detect problems and opportunities.
• Speed and decisiveness to make correct decisions in high‑pressure situations.
• Experience supporting multiple senior leaders simultaneously; comfort working with executives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; confidence to share communications on behalf of leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, CoPilot AI, other AI tools, and Power BI.
• Experience with SAP, Concur, and One Buy is a plus.

• Salary range: $80,000 – $95,000 USD.
• Performance‑based bonus.
• Benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage; 401(k) plan; wellness program; life insurance; tuition reimbursement; flexible time off; paid parental bonding leave.
• Hybrid work environment.

Danone North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons receive equal employment opportunities without regard to legally protected characteristics.