Assistant to the CEO and Board Liaison Consultant

Position Overview:

Reporting to the President, the Assistant to the CEO and Board Liaison Consultant acts as a partner to the CEO to ensure the success of the mission of the Foundation.S/he will provide all needed support for the Lasker Foundation’s President. In addition, s/he will be the primary contact at the Foundation for members of the Board of Directors.

The position is remote and estimated 40 hours/week; occasional national travel is required. Qualified candidates must possess excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, and have the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment alongside a small team. Candidates should be comfortable with multitasking and prioritizing to manage multiple projects and associated timelines.

The Lasker Foundation is a private philanthropic organization dedicated to improving health by accelerating support for medical research through recognition of research excellence, advocacy, and education. The Foundation pursues its mission through programs and partnerships. The Lasker Awards celebrate the contributions of scientists, clinicians, and public servants who have made major advances in the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevention of human disease. Our programs provide mentorship and career advice to biomedical trainees, promote scientific collaboration, and educate the public. Our partnerships include the Science Philanthropy Alliance, Research!America, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Association of Physician Scientists, American Junior Investigation Association, Coalition for Trust in Health and Science, and others to amplify work that supports biomedical research.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the CEO, including scheduling, travel arrangements, preparation of presentations, composition of correspondence, social media, and other activities as needed
• Provide support for projects pursued by the CEO, such as conducting background research and writing summaries, copy-editing, maintaining databases, and curating lists
• Act as the primary point of contact for the members of the Board of Directors, including providing updates to the directors, ongoing communications, travel arrangements, and other activities as needed
• Coordinate all Board meetings and Board committee meetings, including scheduling, preparation of meeting materials, and making venue and logistical arrangements for in-person and virtual meetings
• Effectively liaise with staff and with vendors, freelancers, and consultants on behalf of the CEO.

Candidate Profile:

• Minimum Bachelors degree + five years of work experience supporting senior executive; Masters degree preferred
• Integrity and a strong commitment to the Foundation’s mission
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Highly organized, focused, and detail-oriented
• Hands-on self-starter with sound judgment and proven ability to innovate and adapt quickly to changing needs and priorities
• Ability to work in a small team and individually, including taking independent responsibility for projects
• Experience with Diligent/Board Effect
• Microsoft Office proficiency, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Self-confidence, humility, and a good sense of humor

Application Process:

Submit a resume and cover letter outlining qualifications and interest in the position to: info@laskerfoundation.org with SUBJECT: CEO Assistant/Board Liaison Consultant.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. A recruiter will contact you with next steps if you are selected for an interview.