Executive Assistant, Corporate Development (Fort Worth, TX)

Executive Assistant (Fort Worth, TX)

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living!

As Executive Assistant to the Chief Corporate Development and Strategy Officer, you’ll be a key member of the leadership support team—ensuring the executive’s day-to-day runs smoothly while amplifying strategic impact across a fast-paced, global organization. You’ll bring a blend of sharp organizational instincts, strong communication skills, and a proactive mindset that thrives on making things easier for others.

What will you be doing?

Executive Support
You’ll manage a fast-paced, high-level calendar and coordinate domestic and international travel, ensuring the executive stays focused on key priorities. Acting as a trusted liaison, you'll handle communications and logistics with professionalism, prepare expense reports in tools like Concur and Workday, and create polished presentations, reports, and communications. You’ll also support leadership meetings with prep materials, notes, and action tracking.

Communications & Engagement
Partnering with Corporate Communications, you’ll shape messaging that aligns with strategy and keeps stakeholders engaged. You’ll draft clear, thoughtful internal communications and help prepare the executive for key engagements with senior leadership, board members, and external partners—leveraging platforms like Teams and SharePoint.

Team Operations
You’ll maintain well-organized digital collaboration spaces, support engaging team events, and ensure daily operations run smoothly by managing supplies, shared tools, and admin systems. You'll also provide flexible support to other senior leaders on the team when needed.

Project Coordination
You’ll support strategic projects across Corporate Development, M&A, Strategy, and Brand—coordinating schedules, meetings, and documentation. You’ll also create impactful reports and presentations to aid decision-making and help coordinate HR-related workflows like onboarding, reviews, and recruiting.

Location: Fort Worth, TX- We embrace a hybrid work model—team members are typically onsite Tuesday through Thursday, with flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.

What will you need to be successful?

• 8+ years experience supporting senior executives (C-suite or equivalent) in a fast-paced, high-complexity environment—demonstrating discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment at all times.
• Experience working within a global, matrixed organization, with the ability to navigate cross-functional teams, multiple time zones, and culturally diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated flexibility in working hours to support global scheduling and shifting priorities, with a strong sense of accountability and responsiveness.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft 365 tools, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint; comfortable managing digital collaboration spaces, formatting high-impact presentations, and handling executive-level communications.
• Skilled in virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom, WebEx, or Microsoft Teams Live Events, with the ability to coordinate and manage logistics for global leadership sessions and high-visibility meetings.
• Strong project coordination and document management skills, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with care.
• Strong emotional intelligence and the ability to read a room or situation
• Calm under pressure and able to maintain composure in high-stakes or fast-changing situations
• High level of discretion, integrity, and professional maturity
• A service-oriented mindset with a natural inclination to go above and beyond
• Preferred Certifications: Executive Assistant or Administrative Professional Certification (e.g., IAAP, CAP), Project management certifications (e.g., PMP, Prince2 Foundation), Advanced Microsoft Office certification (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Prior experience supporting executives in Corporate Development, Strategy, or M&A functions

You. Unlimited.

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• Inclusion and Belonging- Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/ ).
• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement  
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day  
• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program 
• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)  
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship  
• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!  

Smith+Nephew is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Smith+Nephew will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please alert the recruiter if you are selected to move forward. 

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