About this role
Executive Partner to the CRO
This role functions as a true extension of executive judgment. It requires enterprise-level thinking, board and investor interface readiness, and the ability to drive cross-functional follow-through on behalf of the most senior leaders in the organization. The Executive Partner is not defined by seniority — it is earned by scope.
ESSENTIAL JOB SKILLS / DUTIES
· Architect and manage the executive's full operating rhythm — applying strategic judgment to balance competing priorities and manage inbound with precision · Serve as primary point of contact for board members, investors, and senior external stakeholders on behalf of the executive · Coordinate full board and committee materials — managing timelines, confidentiality, and distribution with the highest standards · Navigate enterprise power structures and advise on stakeholder approach; manage sensitive organizational dynamics · Manage complex domestic and international travel with end-to-end ownership · Drive cross-functional follow-through on executive priorities — proactively surfacing risks and translating insight into action · Represent the executive's perspective and values across the organization; model leadership standards within the admin community · Champion adoption of new tools and AI capabilities across the admin community; serve as a resource for best practices · Manage the highest-level confidential information across board, legal, financial, and organizational matters · Lead or support special projects and strategic initiatives at executive direction · Adhere to internal standards, policies, and procedures · Perform other duties as assigned TECHNICAL SKILLS
· Full mastery of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) · Board management and document coordination platforms · Advanced travel and expense management (Concur or equivalent) · Virtual meeting and collaboration platforms (Zoom, Teams, Webex) · Advanced project tracking and workflow tools · Champions AI tool adoption across the admin community; elevates tool fluency across peers SOFT / LEADERSHIP SKILLS
· Executive leverage — acts as a true extension of executive judgment · Strategic thinking — understands enterprise priorities; surfaces risks proactively · Enterprise stakeholder navigation — advises on approach; manages sensitive dynamics · Board and investor readiness — highest-level confidentiality and external interface · Leadership influence — models leadership standards; represents executive perspective and values organization-wide · Org intelligence — understands power structures, interpersonal dynamics, and cross-functional interdependencies · Exceptional written and verbal communication · Composure, discretion, and sound judgment under pressure EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
· Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, or related field preferred · Minimum 7–10 years of progressive experience in executive support, with at least 3–5 years supporting C-Suite or President-level leaders · Demonstrated experience interfacing with boards, investors, or external governance bodies · Experience in a large, complex, matrixed enterprise environment · Bilingual capability (English + global language) strongly preferred · Track record of operating with the highest levels of confidentiality and independent judgment LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
· None required; certifications in executive administration, project management, or business communication preferred SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
· Individual contributor; no direct reports — but expected to model and influence standards across the admin community