Executive Assistant to Country President

About the role

The Executive Assistant to the Country President acts as a strategic partner and trusted advisor, enabling the President to focus on high‑impact priorities. This role requires exceptional organization, discretion, and the ability to manage complex workflows in a fast‑paced, multinational environment.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and optimize the President’s calendar, prioritize strategic engagements, and anticipate contingencies.
• Prepare executive materials such as briefings, presentations, decision papers, and reports.
• Maintain action and decision trackers to ensure accountability across leadership initiatives.
• Oversee governance processes, including leadership meetings, quarterly reviews, compliance forums, and audit preparation.
• Act as liaison between the President and internal/external stakeholders, supporting external engagements and drafting executive communications.
• Track strategic projects, organize leadership offsites, high‑impact events, and coordinate regional marketing activities.
• Handle travel arrangements, expense management, vendor coordination, and secure archiving of sensitive documents.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 7–10 years supporting senior executives in a multinational setting; pharma/healthcare experience a plus.
• Fluency in French, Arabic and English.
• Proven ability to manage confidential information and exercise sound judgment.
• Strong project‑management background; certification a plus.
• Experience in event management and marketing coordination.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365.
• Familiarity with enterprise tools; Power BI knowledge is an advantage.