Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

Executive Assistant / Project Manager to Chief Executive Officer Join to apply for the Executive Assistant / Project Manager to Chief Executive Officer role at Cristcot We are seeking a fulltime, hybrid Executive Assistant / Project Manager in Austin, TX who brings exceptional judgment, steadiness under pressure, and an unwavering sense of ownership. In this role, you will serve as a trusted partner to the CEO, navigating highpriority initiatives, complex scheduling needs, crossfunctional operations, and sensitive, confidential matters with precision and maturity. Your work will directly influence the organizations ability to scale, ensuring the CEO remains focused on the most critical priorities while key projects and teams operate with clarity and momentum. About the Role You will work in close partnership with the CEO and senior leadership, collaborating broadly across the organization to support key priorities. You will also engage with investors, board members, consultants, healthcare providers, and other external partners, representing the company with professionalism, clarity, and discretion. Responsibilities Manage and protect the CEOs calendar, ensuring priorities are maintained, conflicts are resolved, and followups are completed across teams Arrange complex domestic and international travel, including managing lastminute changes and handling urgent issues independently, even during offhours Coordinate investor and board meetings; prepare agendas, take minutes, and organize materials with meticulous attention to detail Lead and track crossfunctional projects; monitor timelines, deliverables, and accountability across departments Assist with process improvements and strategic initiatives to support organizational scalability Serve as a liaison between the CEO and internal or external stakeholders with clear, timely communication Manage and safeguard confidential information with discretion and sound judgment Provide occasional personal support while maintaining trust and professionalism Create and improve organizational systems and workflows to increase efficiency Identify and resolve problems proactively, gradually taking on decisionmaking responsibilities as trust and familiarity with the executives preferences grow Contribute positive energy and a steady, collaborative presence in highpressure or unpredictable situations Continue learning new tools, systems, and processes to better support the CEO and the organization Qualifications A minimum of Associates degree required; Bachelors degree preferred. 5+ years supporting senior executives with combined experience in executive assistance and project or operations management Experience managing competing priorities, shifting deadlines, and highvolume demands Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, Teams, and similar platforms Biotech, pharma, or tech experience is advantageous but not required Onsite availability in Austin, TX at least 23 days a week with flexibility when CEO is onsite Ability to travel up to 10% Required Skills High level of integrity, discretion, and emotional intelligence Proven ability to work independently without daily direction while supporting a highdemand executive Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust through reliability and professionalism Positive presence, strong interpersonal judgment, and the ability to bring steadiness to fastchanging situations Commitment to continuous learning and improving internal processes Comfort working across multiple departments and leading project execution Ability to stay composed, organized, and solutionsoriented under pressure Preferred Skills Experience in biotech, pharma, or tech environments Benefits Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Paid maternity leave Disability insurance Seniority Level Associate Employment Type Fulltime Job Function Administrative Industries Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr