Executive Assistant – US Field

Smith+Nephew

Executive Assistant supporting senior executive at Smith+Nephew, a global medical technology company enhancing lives. Key responsibilities include strategic time management and stakeholder communication.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeAndover • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $62,750 - $94,250 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a trusted partner and advisor to the executive, anticipating needs, proactively identifying risks, and addressing issues before they escalate.
Own end-to-end calendar and time strategy, ensuring the executive’s time is aligned to business priorities and enterprise outcomes.
Engage effective leadership forums, including agenda planning, pre-reads, and follow-up to ensure outcomes and accountability.
Serve as a professional and reliable point of contact for senior internal and external stakeholders, representing the executive with credibility and discretion.
Partner cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Legal, Communications, and other teams to enable efficient execution of executive priorities.
Book and coordinate all travel including completing expenses report.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
Significant experience supporting senior leaders at VP level and above.
Proven track record of operating as a proactive executive partner, not solely an administrative support role.
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence through judgment, credibility, and trust
Exceptional organizational skills with a proactive, anticipatory mindset.
Ability to operate independently in a complex, fast-paced, and matrixed global environment.
High levels of resilience, adaptability, and attention to detail.
Discretion and integrity in handling sensitive business and people matters.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401k Matching Program
401k Plus Program
Discounted Stock Options
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off
Paid Holidays
Flex Holidays
Paid Community Service Day
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually)
Employee Assistance Program
Parental Leave
Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

calendar managementtime managementexpense reporting

Soft Skills

executive presenceinfluencejudgmentcredibilitytrustorganizational skillsproactive mindsetresilienceadaptabilityattention to detail

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree