Executive Assistant to the CEO

Overview: About the Role & Team IDC is seeking a highly experienced and proactive Executive Assistant (EA) to support our CEO. This is a senior-level role that goes well beyond traditional administrative support. It requires a professional who can anticipate needs, manage complexity on a global scale, and ensure seamless day-to-day operations. The successful candidate will be a trusted partner, enabling the executive to focus on strategic leadership. This role requires a high degree of flexibility and responsiveness, with the ability to support an executive whose schedule extends beyond standard business hours. This role is an individual contributor and reports to the Chief Executive Officer. This is a hybrid position based in Boston, MA and standard work hours are those aligned to the East Coast. What You’ll Do* Manage complex and dynamic calendars, balancing priorities across global time zones. * Anticipate needs and ensure the executive is fully prepared for meetings, presentations, and external engagements. * Provide timely support and follow-through during extended business hours, ensuring alignment with the executive's working pace and priorities. * Handle sensitive and confidential information with absolute discretion. * Monitor, organize, and streamline email and communications to maximize executive focus and effectiveness. Communication & Coordination * Draft and refine correspondence, presentations, and briefing documents with clarity and professionalism. * Serve as the executive's administrative liaison with senior leaders, clients, partners, and external stakeholders. * Coordinate logistics for board-level and client-facing engagements, ensuring a polished experience. * Collaborate regularly with the Chief of Staff to the CRO and other Executive Assistants across IDC * Plan and manage complex domestic and international travel with foresight, ensuring itineraries are efficient, practical, and aligned with executive priorities. * An