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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 21, 2026.

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Proclinical is a life sciences recruitment and consulting firm headquartered in London that provides executive search, permanent and contract staffing and workforce solutions exclusively to pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device and related companies. Founded in 2005, it runs offices across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, including Basel, and places candidates with clients in Switzerland, the UK, the US and Australia. Its current listings are client roles such as scientists, automation and instrumentation engineers, GCP quality managers, project coordinators, finance analysts and veterinary technicians.

Executive Assistant- Contract - Palo Alto, CA

Ready to become the trusted right hand to a biotech CEO and play a key role in driving organisational success?

Proclinical is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the CEO of a dynamic biotechnology company specializing in immunology and infectious diseases. This is a fully on-site contract position based in Palo Alto, CA.

Primary Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will play a pivotal part in ensuring the smooth operation of executive-level activities, including calendar management, meeting coordination, and communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills &Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Proven experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior leadership.
  • Exceptional organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and calendar management tools.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and thrive in a dynamic biotech environment.

The Executive Assistant's responsibilities will be:

  • Manage the CEO's calendar, appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements.
  • Prepare meeting agendas, presentations, reports, and executive correspondence.
  • Coordinate internal and external meetings with key stakeholders, investors, and business partners.
  • Handle confidential information and sensitive business matters with professionalism.
  • Track action items, follow up on priorities, and support special projects and company initiatives.
  • Serve as a key point of contact between the CEO and internal teams, external partners, and other stakeholders.

Compensation:

  • $40.00 - $50.00/Hour

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Janelle Jones at [email protected].

If you are interested in applying to this exciting opportunity, then please click 'Apply' or to speak to one of our specialists please request a call back at the top of this page.

Proclinical is a leading life sciences recruiter focused on finding exceptional people and matching them with the finest positions across the globe. Proclinical is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

By submitting this application, you confirm that you've read and understood our privacy policy, which informs you how we process and safeguard your data - https://www.proclinical.com/privacy-policy

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