Executive Assistant to the CEO

Executive Assistant To The CEO

Cognito Therapeutics, Inc. is a venture-backed late clinical stage company translating scientific findings from MIT into therapeutic approaches for brain health, including Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative conditions. We are a fast-moving, highly motivated team of innovators with the ambitious goal of helping millions of patients and caregivers around the world who are impacted by neurodegenerative conditions. With our patented brain stimulation technology, we are committed to developing convenient, safe and effective neuroprotective therapies to improve brain health and well-being for all.

About The Job

We are seeking a highly motivated and adaptable Executive Assistant to provide seamless support to our CEO. This role combines executive operations with strategic responsibilities, including Board and investor communications, meeting preparation, and cross-functional coordination. The ideal candidate is an organizational powerhouse, trusted advisor, and strategic partner who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the CEO's complex calendar, travel, and meeting schedules, ensuring priorities are met and time is optimized.
• Serve as primary point of contact and gatekeeper for internal and external communications on behalf of the CEO.
• Prepare and draft correspondence, presentations, board materials, investor updates, and other executive-level communications.
• Ensure CEO is fully prepared for meetings through pre-reads, briefing documents, talking points, and follow-up tracking.
• Act as a strategic thought partner to the CEO, supporting business priorities, follow-up actions, and company-level OKRs.
• Coordinate cross-functional alignment between the ELT, project leads, and external stakeholders to drive execution.
• Support internal communications from the CEO to employees, ensuring clarity, consistency, and engagement.
• Lead logistics, content development, and follow-up for Board of Directors meetings, investor relations activities, and external conferences.
• Drive select strategic and operational projects on behalf of the CEO, including process improvements and special initiatives.
• Manage key external relationships with investors, advisors, and partners, ensuring timely updates and professional engagement.

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