Strategic Calendar Management: Manage and maintain schedules and itineraries for daily, weekly, quarterly, and annual timeframes for the Head of R&D. Run the Executives schedule proactively with minimal input, weighing priorities and making decisions based on business needs. R&D Liaison: Serve as the designated point of contact for the R&D leader, where appropriate responding to inquiries on behalf of the executive to internal engineering teams and external technology partners. Meeting and Event Coordination: Manage and support the agenda, actions, and follow-up items for R&D leadership staff meetings, and ad-hoc R&D events. Including coordinating meeting content and in some cases creating content. Content Management: Coordinate content for meetings and events including creating, editing and compiling content. Global Logistics: Plan and manage complex domestic and international travel to global design centers and manufacturing sites, including visa applications. Complete all associated expense reports accurately and timely. Off-site & Team Planning: Research and provide recommendations on venues for engineering off-sites, technical workshops, and team-building events. General Administration: Perform administrative and office management tasks. Special Projects: Provide administrative support for company-wide engineering initiatives and special technical projects as assigned. Required Skills and Qualifications Experience: At least 3 years of experience supporting Sr. Level or C-suite. Experience within a high-tech, semiconductor, or R&D-focused environment is highly preferred. Problem Solver: A natural problem solver who manages complex technical schedules with the correct mix of attention, responsiveness, and confidence. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with highly technical staff. Discretion: Able to handle confidential intellectual property (IP) and sensitive organizational information with the highest level of trustworthiness. Resilience: Ability to work under pressure and manage conflicting deadlines within a fast-paced product development cycle. Adaptability: Ability to learn new technical tools, and internal processes quickly. Technical Proficiency: Expert-level skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Attributes Highly Resourceful: You quickly solve problems and find answers with minimal context, often anticipating the needs of a busy technical leader. Confidence: You possess the confidence to manage high-pressure situations and the judgment to ask for assistance or clarification when navigating complex organizational structures. Precision: You have tremendous attention to detail; your work is professional, technical, and mistake-free. Professional Representation: You understand that you represent R&D leadership; you take pride in representing the department and the company in a positive, respectful, and professional manner. Anticipation: You can foresee the follow-up actions required after a technical review or staff meeting and ensure those items are completed without being prompted. Team-Oriented: No task is too small—you enjoy being part of a team and will readily assist or lead wherever needed to ensure the success of the R&D organization.

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