Senior Executive Assistant

Eli Lilly and Company

. Serve as strategic partner to the LillyDirect Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Product & Technology Officer .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesSenior💰 $34 - $50 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills while managing executive operations, including scheduling, travel logistics, and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in utilizing AI tools and Microsoft Office Suite to enhance executive support and drive organizational effectiveness.

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Executive Support ExperienceMicrosoft Office ProficiencyAI Tools ProficiencyProject Management SkillsStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Calendar ManagementTravel LogisticsMeeting CoordinationBudget AdministrationExpense ReportingOnboarding CoordinationConfidential Information HandlingProject ManagementCommunication DraftingEvent Coordination

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTime ManagementProblem-Solving SkillsProactive AnticipationExecutive Presence

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointClaudeCopilot

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

Executive OperationsLeadership SupportHigh-Growth OrganizationsHealthcareDigital MarketingConsumer Technology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as strategic partner to the LillyDirect Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Product & Technology Officer
Manage executive operations, communications, scheduling, travel, and organizational effectiveness activities
Manage complex calendars across multiple time zones
Coordinate leadership meetings, operating reviews, business updates, executive staff meetings, and governance forums
Prepare agendas, briefing materials, and proactive follow-up
Manage logistics for executive visits, team offsites, recruiting activities, and leadership events
Serve as primary liaison with internal and external stakeholders
Draft, edit, review, and coordinate executive communications, presentations, talking points, and organizational announcements
Facilitate communication among leadership teams, business partners, and cross-functional stakeholders
Maintain confidential and sensitive information
Drive execution of leadership priorities, special projects, and organizational initiatives
Track action items and decisions and ensure timely follow-up
Coordinate leadership meetings, all-hands meetings, town halls, AMAs, offsites, and employee engagement events
Coordinate onboarding activities for new leaders and team members
Coordinate complex domestic and international travel arrangements
Develop itineraries and execute travel logistics
Manage meeting logistics, including venues, catering, technology, and executive hosting
Support leadership participation in enterprise meetings, conferences, and industry events
Improve executive support processes and business operations
Partner with LillyDirect administrative professionals on consistent executive support
Support budget administration, expense reporting, invoice processing, and procurement activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED
5 years previous experience at the senior administrative assistant level
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role
Strong proficiency with AI tools including Claude and Copilot
Experience supporting Vice President, Senior Vice President, or equivalent executive-level leaders
Expert Microsoft Office skills across Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Exceptional organizational, communication, and time management skills
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities with minimal supervision
Proven ability to handle confidential business information with discretion
Experience supporting multiple executives simultaneously
Experience supporting leaders in product, technology, digital, marketing, consumer, healthcare, or high-growth organizations
Strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills
Demonstrated ability to anticipate needs and operate proactively
Experience coordinating executive recruiting, onboarding, and leadership events
Ability to thrive in a highly matrixed, rapidly evolving environment
Strong project management and problem-solving capabilities
Experience supporting geographically distributed teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company bonus depending in part on company and individual performance
Company-sponsored 401(k)
Pension
Vacation benefits
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Prescription drug benefits
Flexible benefits, including healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts
Life insurance and death benefits
Certain time off and leave of absence benefits
Well-being benefits, including employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities
Employee resource groups open to all employees