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Executive Assistant

Protege - Remote - Remote - posted 2026-09-27

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Protege is building a platform to solve AI's data problem by facilitating secure, efficient, and privacy-centric exchange of AI training data. The company is backed by world-class investors and already powers partnerships with ambitious AI teams. You will serve as Executive Assistant supporting multiple executives (Chief Scientific Officer and Co-Founder as primary, with additional support to Chief Commercial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Head of People). This role sits close to company leadership in a lean, fast-moving, high-trust environment. Key Responsibilities: - Manage complex, frequently changing calendars across multiple time zones for multiple executives, balancing business priorities and competing demands - Act as a thoughtful gatekeeper, evaluating requests, resolving scheduling conflicts, and protecting time for critical work - Coordinate complex domestic and international travel including flights, accommodations, ground transportation, visas, and itineraries - Anticipate needs, surface competing priorities, and provide proactive support - Provide occasional personal-assistant support with discretion and confidentiality - Partner with the EA & Chief of Staff to the CEO to coordinate leadership schedules, meetings, and shared priorities - Identify conflicts, dependencies, and decisions requiring attention before they become blockers - Support cross-functional projects such as People team initiatives and company offsites - Use AI tools to improve workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and create operational leverage The ideal candidate thrives in early-stage, hypergrowth, fast-paced, high-pressure environments. You are equally strong in verbal and written communication, work diplomatically with diverse personalities, and manage sensitive information with high confidentiality. You can support multiple executives without losing context, create clarity across competing priorities, and remain calm when plans shift. Requirements: - 5+ years of experience supporting multiple senior executives in early-stage, hypergrowth, or similarly ambiguous environments - Demonstrated resourcefulness and ownership; ability to act without detailed direction and persist through obstacles - Strong organizational skills with ability to manage competing priorities and adapt quickly to changing needs - Excellent communication skills with ability to build strong relationships and adapt to different working styles - Discretion and integrity in handling sensitive information; sound judgment about escalation and context-sharing - Proficiency with AI tools to improve workflows and create operational leverage

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