Temporary Executive Assistant

Cresilon® is a Brooklyn-based biotechnology company that develops, manufactures, and markets hemostatic medical devices utilizing the company’s proprietary hydrogel technology. The company’s plant-based technology has revolutionized the current standard by stopping traumatic and surgical bleeds in seconds without the need for extended manual pressure. The company's current and future product lines target veterinary, human trauma, and human surgical applications. Cresilon's mission is to save lives. Learn more about the company at www.cresilon.com. 

Description: We are seeking a proactive, resourceful, and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to join our team on a 6-month contract. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting day-to-day CEO operations, with a strong focus on calendar management, event coordination, and general office support. This is a dynamic and highly visible role where you’ll be a key partner to executives, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations and contributing to broader strategic initiatives.  

Contract Duration: 6-9 Months beginning November 2025. Potential for full-time employment at the end of the contract based on business need. 

Responsibilities:  

• Deliver comprehensive administrative assistance to the CEO, including calendar and inbox management, meeting coordination, document creation, and complex domestic and global travel arrangements. 

• Serve as a liaison between the CEO and executive leadership team, ensuring alignment and streamlined communication. 
• Manage the CEO’s professional and personal calendar and provide event support, liaising with family members as needed.   

• Filter and prioritize incoming requests, communications, and documents for the CEO with the utmost discretion. 

• Plan and execute internal and external meetings, leadership offsites, and industry events, including communications, logistical components and vendor coordination.  

• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring timely and professional responses.  

• Develop agendas for key meetings, capture meeting notes, ensure distribution and follow-through on action items. 

• Handle ad-hoc administrative tasks and other duties as assigned.  
• Flexibility to be on site in Brooklyn, based on businesses needs and the schedule of the CEO.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of administrative experience as an executive assistant or other support role. 

• Strong organizational and time management skills. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication.  

• Advanced in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)  

• Outstanding ability to execute reliably and prioritize time and tasks. 

• Resilience to navigate competing priorities and constant change. 

• Incredibly proactive and able to work efficiently with little direction. 
• Resourceful and agile in day-to-day work. 
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn. 
• Professional demeanor. 

Benefits

• Paid Vacation, Sick, & Holidays  

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, FSA: Dependent & Healthcare, Commuter & Parking Benefits, Long Term Disability Coverage  

• Company Paid Life and Short-Term Disability Coverage  

• Work/Life Employee Assistance Program  

• 401(k) & Roth Retirement Savings Plan with company match up to 5% 

• Monthly MetroCard Reimbursement 

• The compensation for this role is $80-100k per year.