Executive Administrative Assistant - R&D

Executive Administrative Assistant – R&D

Valencia, CA – Onsite

Provide full range of administrative services to the Senior Vice President of R&D while managing administrative operations for the R&D function. Drive efficiency, facilitate communication, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations at both executive and departmental levels.

• Provide full administrative service to executives and senior leaders with work generally of highly confidential nature.
• Manage SVP R&D calendar and travel logistics; coordinate, schedule, and document meetings.
• Oversee comprehensive communication management.
• Manage R&D department purchases and expense categorization.
• Support HR‑adjacent tasks and performance tracking.
• Act as training delegate for the R&D department.
• Plan and execute team building and celebratory events.

Occasional travel required for off‑site events, approximately 3 times per year.

• 4+ years of experience as an Executive Administrative Assistant, with relevant administrative certifications a plus.
• Proactive, detail‑oriented, and able to anticipate issues while maintaining discretion in handling confidential information.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across all organizational levels.
• Self‑driven problem solver who takes initiative, navigates obstacles resourcefully, and influences without formal authority.
• Excellent time‑management, organizational abilities, and strong writing skills for correspondence, reports, and documentation.
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities in fast‑paced environments and adapting quickly to new tools and processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (advanced Excel and PowerPoint), video‑conferencing platforms, and modern digital tools.

A minimum of 200 Mb/sec download and 10 Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage*
• Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts
• Tele Health options
• 401(k) plan with company match*
• Company paid life/ad&D insurance
• Company paid Short/Long‑Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• STD/LTD buy‑ups available
• Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Legal/ Assistance
• PTO (or sick and vacation time), floating Diversity Day, & paid holidays*
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Employee Assistance Program (24/7 mental health support hotline, 5 company paid counseling sessions, and more)
• Robust Internal Career Growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Hearing aid discount for employees and family
• Internal social recognition platform
• Plan rules/offerings dependent upon group Company/location.

Pay range: $61,600 – $92,400 per year. Bonus eligible.

We are looking forward to receiving your application via our online job application platform. For this position only direct applications will be considered.

Sonova is an equal opportunity employer. We team up, grow talent, and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the marketplace. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate’s ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.