Executive Assistant (6 Month Contract)

• This is a 8+ month contract in-office role
• Benchling is looking for a highly experienced, energetic, and self-motivated Executive Assistant to provide strategic and operational support to senior leaders
• In this role, you’ll handle a wide range of complex and highly confidential responsibilities that go far beyond traditional admin work — operating as a key partner in driving leadership efficiency, clarity, and focus
• You’ll be the point of delegation for high-priority tasks, from managing executive time to crafting sensitive communications, preparing presentations, compiling reports, and ensuring seamless execution of critical initiatives
• Perform extensive calendar management and prioritization across multiple time zones for senior executives
• Prepare domestic and international travel arrangements, itineraries, and timely expense filings
• Manage all forms of daily correspondence, ensuring timely, professional, and accurate responses with a high degree of confidentiality
• Collaborate on and manage key projects and priorities across multiple functions
• Lead planning and coordination for presentations, meetings, and dissemination of strategic information
• Plan and execute high-profile events, off-sites, and special functions with precision and creativity
• Attend key meetings, help develop and communicate agendas, take notes, and track action items through to completion
• Partner closely with Workplace, Events, and IT teams to provide on-the-ground logistics support
• Build strong relationships across the organization, establishing yourself as a trusted, proactive connector
• Serve as a senior member of the EA team, providing strategic thought partnership and mentorship to peers
• Support ad-hoc projects and initiatives as needed

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity
• Robust healthcare benefits
• Family-forming benefits
• Four months of fully paid parental leave
• Retirement benefits- Proven success managing multiple executives with competing, high-stakes priorities
• Adept with productivity and collaboration tools including Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, and Navan
• Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment while maintaining a calm, steady presence
• Polished communicator with high emotional intelligence and impeccable discretion
• Passionate about biotech, innovation, and working with purpose-driven teams
• Exceptional organizational skills and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
• 7+ years of experience supporting VP or C-level leaders, ideally in enterprise SaaS marketing or tech organizations