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Executive Assistant R&D Computational Science & Informatics

The Fountain Group LLC
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • $40–$49.78 Per Hour
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Job Description

This is an onsite position.
Pay: $40-49.78
Duration:1 year

Summary
An adaptable, tech-forward Executive Assistant supporting the leadership team within R&D Computational Science and Informatics (CSI). This role drives high-level administrative, operational, and event management operations while leveraging modern AI productivity tools to optimize executive workflows, synthesize key information, and reduce administrative overhead across the department.

Key Responsibilities
Executive & Leadership Support: Provide high-level administrative and operational support to CSI Chapter Leads and senior executives, proactively managing complex calendars, priorities, and daily operations.
Event & Travel Coordination: End-to-end planning and execution of domestic and international travel itineraries, leadership offsites, large-scale department events, and multi-party conferences.
Departmental Operations: Serve as the primary point of contact for administrative inquiries. Manage vendor relationships, candidate interview scheduling, office space planning/moves, and supply inventory.
Financial & Expense Management: Assist with budget preparation, expense tracking, purchase order (PO) creation, and invoice reconciliation to ensure seamless financial operations.
Document Management & Communications: Draft, edit, and format high-impact memos, presentations, reports, and documentation by aggregating and synthesizing data from cross-functional sources.
Process & AI Optimization: Continuously evaluate and streamline administrative workflows using modern digital tools and generative AI to reduce team friction and enhance productivity.
Systems Leadership: Represent the department with high polish and professionalism; serve as the administrative lead for new systems, processes, platforms, and training compliance.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Actively participate in administrative communities of practice to share best practices, implement modern working methods, and support cross-departmental initiatives.
Discretion & Judgment: Exercise sound business judgment, independent initiative, and strict confidentiality when handling sensitive organizational and leadership matters.

Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) paired with 5+ years of senior executive administrative experience in complex, fast-paced corporate or R&D environments is required.
Pharmaceutical/medical device/biotechnology corporate experience is strongly preferred.
Productivity Tools: Advanced proficiency in modern cloud-based productivity suites (Google Workspace and/or Microsoft 365) is required.
AI Fluency: Hands-on experience using generative AI platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini) and prompt writing techniques to synthesize information, automate routine workflows, and collaborate effectively with AI-fluent leadership is required.
Organization & Execution: Exceptional organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a proven ability to prioritize and execute under shifting timelines.
Communication & Discretion: Poised written and verbal communication skills with a strong track record of managing confidential and sensitive strategic information.

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Numbers & Facts

LocationSanta Clara, CA
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$40–$49.78 Per Hour
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Websitehttps://www.thefountaingroup.com/

About Company

The Fountain Group provides Contingent Labor, Statement-of-Work, and Contingent-to-Permanent resources to clients with an internal/external Contingent Labor Managed Service Program or Clients without a program. The Fountain Group is committed to the belief that we all share in the responsibility to conduct our businesses in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. We base this on the premise that a company is much more than the products it offers. The effect a company has on the environment, the people and the communities it serves reflects the company’s dedication to being not only a good business, but to being a good corporate citizen. The Fountain Group believes the key to servicing a client is to identify the client demand precisely. Therefore, The Fountain Group focused its efforts on building and developing a process, which can identify an exact match for our client’s needs. Our process utilizes modern technology combined with 30+ years of Talent Acquisition experience to deliver Precision resources. Financial strength is prominent among The Fountain Group’s corporate values. The future of our business will be built on the innovation, compassion, outstanding services and technology, but a solid financial foundation is required to carry us forward to meet our business goal and support our long term vision.

Skills

  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • Biotech and Pharmaceuticalunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Calendar Managementunmatched
  • Cloud Computingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Conferencesunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Data Collectionunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Document Managementunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Event Managementunmatched
  • Executive Assistant Skills unmatched
  • Expense Managementunmatched
  • Expense Trackingunmatched
  • Financial Operationsunmatched
  • Informaticsunmatched
  • Interviewing Skillsunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Medical Equipmentunmatched
  • Microsoft Product Familyunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Operationsunmatched
  • Operations Managementunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Purchase Ordersunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
  • Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)unmatched
  • Travel Planningunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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