Executive Assistant to General Manager / Chief of Staff

About the role

We are looking for a high‑impact Executive Assistant to support the General Manager and senior leadership team in a fast‑paced biotech environment. This role goes beyond traditional administrative duties, acting as a strategic partner who helps drive decision‑making and execution of critical initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the GM’s right hand for prioritization, decision support, and daily execution.
• Prepare high‑quality materials for board meetings, investors, partners, and internal reviews.
• Track, synthesize, and report progress on cross‑functional strategic initiatives.
• Drive execution of high‑priority projects such as fundraising, IPO preparation, clinical milestones, and licensing activities.
• Ensure alignment across R&D, clinical, regulatory, IP, and business development workstreams.
• Identify bottlenecks, anticipate risks, and proactively resolve execution gaps.
• Support external communications, including presentations and regulatory messaging.
• Lead ad‑hoc high‑impact projects, conduct industry research, and assist with partnership and licensing deal preparation.

Required profile

• 3–8 years of experience in consulting, investment banking, biotech/pharma, or a high‑growth startup.
• Strong project‑management capability with disciplined execution.
• Exceptional analytical and structured‑thinking skills.
• Proven ability to engage senior executives and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Mandarin.
• High level of discretion, integrity, and reliability.
• Comfortable operating in fast‑paced, ambiguous environments.

Required skills