Connecticut Innovations · 20 hours ago
Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer
New Haven, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelConnecticut Innovations is a strategic venture capital arm in Connecticut, supporting a diverse portfolio of over 220 companies. Veradermics, a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, is seeking a highly experienced Executive Assistant to the CEO to maximize the CEO's effectiveness and manage various executive-level tasks in a fast-paced environment.
BiotechnologyEnergyInformation TechnologyMedia and Entertainment
Hiring Manager
Bo Bradstreet
Responsibilities
Act as a trusted execution partner to the CEO, owning communication cadence, follow-through, and operational rigor
Establish and maintain a structured rhythm with the CEO (weekly week ahead briefings, standing 1:1s, action tracking, and proactive escalation of open items)
Join select CEO meetings, maintain action logs, and ensure timely follow-up and resolution
Own the CEOs calendar end-to-end, ensuring alignment with priorities and effective use of time
Schedule meetings quickly and accurately, proactively resolving conflicts and managing holds
Enforce agenda discipline for internal meetings and ensure appropriate preparation
Monitor and triage the CEOs inbox, flagging priorities and drafting responses when appropriate
Fully own logistics and preparation for Board meetings and Board dinners, including advance planning, timelines, and on-site execution
Coordinate board and leadership prep sessions and track materials and agendas
Support monthly leadership meetings and biannual All-Hands meetings
Manage all CEO travel (domestic and international), including itineraries, accommodations, and ground transportation
Submit and manage CEO expense reports and coordinate with Finance on clarifications
Qualification
Required
Track record of experience supporting senior executives, including direct support of a CEO or equivalent C-suite leader
Prior exposure to board, investor, or public-company operating cadence, including preparation timelines and executive-level communications
Exceptionally organized and detail-driven, with the ability to manage competing priorities independently
Strong communicator who can synthesize information, anticipate needs, and provide clear recommendations
Operates with sound judgment, discretion, and a high degree of ownership
Energized by working at the center of a small, high-performing, fast-moving organization
Benefits
Health coverage
Retirement benefit matching
Dependent care FSA
Unlimited paid time off
Company
Connecticut Innovations
Connecticut Innovations provides strategic capital and operational insight to to companies in high-tech industries
Founded in 1995
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Matthew J. McCooe
CEO
Douglas J. Roth
Managing Director
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