Executive Assistant to the CEO

Careers with real impact.

Every role at Orsini moves a patient closer to life-changing therapy. We partner with biopharma innovators, healthcare providers, and payers to make access simple, compassionate, and reliable - so no patient is left behind. Make your next role matter.

ABOUT ORSINI

Providing compassionate care since 1987, Orsini is a leader in rare disease and gene therapy pharmacy solutions, built to simplify how patients connect to advanced medicines. Through our comprehensive commercialization solutions including a nationwide specialty pharmacy, patient services hub, home infusion and nursing network, and third-party logistics provider, we work with biopharma, providers, and payors to ensure No Patient is Left Behind™.

OUR MISSION

Orsini is on a mission to be the essential partner for biopharma innovators, healthcare providers, and payers to support patients and their families in accessing revolutionary treatments for rare diseases. Through our integrated portfolio of services, we seek to pioneer comprehensive solutions that simplify how patients connect to advanced therapies while providing holistic, compassionate care so that No Patient is Left Behind™.  

CORE VALUES

At the heart of our company culture, the Orsini LIVE IT Core Values serve as guiding principles that shape how we interact with each other and those we serve. These values are the driving force behind our commitment to excellence, collaboration, and genuine care in every aspect of our work.

COMPENSATION & LOCATION

The salary range for this role is $70,000-$80,000.

This is a hybrid position based out of our Elk Grove Village, IL. Occasional travel to other locations may be required (approximately 20%).

POSITION SUMMARY

The Executive Assistant to the CEO delivers strategic and high-level administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer, while also assisting other C-suite executives as needed. This role is responsible for managing complex scheduling, facilitating communications, and organizing critical meetings and forums. The Executive Assistant also prepares materials for board, investor, and key stakeholder engagements. Success in this position requires professionalism, discretion, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Executive Partnership & Strategic Alignment   

• Act as a force multiplier for the CEO by managing priorities, creating space for strategic work, and ensuring time and information are aligned with company objectives.   
• Maintain strict confidentiality in all strategic, financial, and personnel matters, exercising sound judgment across interactions.   
• Anticipate needs and proactively resolve issues before escalation, driving operational improvements and closing communication gaps.  

Communication & Coordination   

• Serve as the central communication hub between the CEO, C-suite, and broader leadership, ensuring clear and timely information flow and disciplined follow-through on decisions and action items.   
• Prepare, refine, and manage executive-level correspondence, presentations, and briefing documents in a concise, polished, and corporate-appropriate manner.   
• Partner with the CEO and HR/Communications teams to support leadership communications and culture-building initiatives.  

Meeting, Event, & Travel Management   

• Coordinate and manage board meetings, leadership forums, investor interactions, and other key engagements, including agendas, supporting materials, logistics, and follow-up actions.   
• Own planning and logistics for executive meetings, leadership offsites, and town halls to foster alignment and accountability.   
• Arrange and oversee complex domestic and international travel, managing itineraries, changes, and expense reporting with meticulous attention to detail.
• Provide flexible support to C-suite leaders during peak periods, including scheduling and coordination of key meetings.  

Other duties and responsibilities as required.    

Disclaimer: The information written in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as totally comprehensive of every job duty, responsibility, or qualification required by an employee assigned to this job. While employed in this position, an employee may be required to perform other assignments not listed in this job description.  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND TRAINING

• 5–8+ years of experience supporting senior executives (CEO, President, or C‑suite), preferably within healthcare, life sciences, or investor-backed, growth-oriented organizations.   
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 and collaboration tools, with a continuous improvement mindset toward processes and workflows.   
• High level of integrity, discretion, and accountability in handling confidential information. 

• Demonstrated ability to operate in a dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders, shifting priorities, and high expectations for responsiveness and quality.  
• ​​​​​​​Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage complex calendars, competing deadlines, and sensitive deliverables with accuracy and composure.  
• Strong business judgment and professional maturity; able to interact credibly with board members, investors, senior leaders, and external partners.  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a refined executive presence and strong attention to detail in all written materials.  
• Genuine interest in contributing to an organization focused on improving access and outcomes for patients living with rare and complex conditions. 

• Medical Coverage, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Accident and Critical Illness coverage
• Company-paid life insurance options
• Generous PTO, paid holidays, and floating holidays
• Tuition reimbursement program.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Orsini Rare Disease Pharmacy Solutions is committed to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees and applicants. It is our policy to ensure that both current and prospective employees are afforded equal employment opportunity without consideration of race, religious creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or present or past disability (unless the nature and extent of the disability precludes performance of the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation) in accordance with local, state and federal laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.