Executive Assistant to the CEO

About Avalere Health

Avalere Health is dedicated to reaching every possible patient by ensuring identification, treatment, support, and care without barriers. Our teams across advisory, medical, and marketing collaborate intentionally to create a healthcare future where no patient is neglected. We are committed to fostering a workplace culture that empowers employees to make meaningful impacts and encourages diversity and inclusion.

We offer flexible working arrangements, enabling our global teams to choose their work environment based on team and client needs, supported by hubs in major cities like New York and Washington, D.C. Our culture supports employees entirely, featuring Employee Network Groups focused on diversity and inclusion, a Fertility Friendly accreditation with supportive policies, and opportunities for career growth through extensive training and global mobility.

Role Overview

The Executive Assistant to the CEO is a pivotal senior position responsible for managing a complex and dynamic schedule and ensuring efficient communication between the CEO, the Global Leadership Team (GLT), board members, and the wider organization. This role goes beyond managing appointments to encompass supporting governance processes, strategic project coordination, and fostering accountability and clarity across leadership priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted extension of the CEO, upholding standards and strategic aims.
• Manage an intricate global calendar including internal, external, Board, and leadership meetings across multiple time zones.
• Support the CEO in aligning and driving accountability within the Global Leadership Team.
• Organize and manage the cadence of GLT meetings, covering agenda setting, prioritization, and preparation of pre-read materials.
• Clearly articulate, track, and frequently review strategic priorities with defined milestones and ownership.
• Monitor objective progress and proactively identify risks, delays, or dependencies.
• Engage GLT members to ensure timely and high-quality completion of action items.
• Assist in the preparation of leadership offsites, strategy sessions, and planning cycles.
• Promote functional alignment by identifying collaboration opportunities and addressing gaps.
• Establish trusted relationships internally and externally to facilitate smooth coordination and stakeholder alignment.
• Clarify decision-making rights, ownership, and accountability within leadership.

Candidate Profile

• Preferably over 10 years experience in a senior executive support capacity.
• Highly proactive with extraordinary foresight and planning capabilities.
• Proficient in governance and Board-level processes.
• Comfortable operating strategically as well as on operational matters.
• Superior stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Maintains high discretion with sound judgment.
• Skilled in influencing senior leaders and ensuring stakeholder accountability.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and execution strengths.
• Advanced PowerPoint skills for creating polished presentations and implementing AI-driven efficiencies.
• Experience with AI and large language model technologies, integrating these tools into workflows and processes effectively.

Benefits and Perks

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions up to 4%, immediately vested.
• Life insurance, disability coverage, and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible working options including fully remote or hybrid, plus the option to work anywhere globally for two weeks annually.
• 20 vacation days plus one personal well-being day, 9 public holidays, year-end holidays, and early finish Fridays in summer months.
• Access to free counseling and personalized health support via employee assistance programs.
• Enhanced parental leave, family leave, and fertility support policies.
• Continuous professional development opportunities including on-demand training and global career mobility.

Additional Information

We participate in the Disability Confident Scheme to ensure fair interview processes for applicants with disabilities or health conditions. Candidates needing accommodations during the application process can indicate this when applying.

Our hiring process utilizes AI-assisted tools for application screening and assessments, complemented by ultimate human decision-making. Candidates can review our privacy policy for details regarding data processing.