Executive Assistant (Remote) | Freelance

Your Mission

We are looking for two experienced Executive Assistants to provide remote support to members of our management team.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys bringing structure to a busy work environment, staying one step ahead and ensuring the practical details are taken care of. From complex travel arrangements and calendar coordination to meeting preparation, expenses and inbox management, the focus is on helping the management team use their time effectively.

The role will be based remotely in Romania and structured on a freelance basis. You will work through your own company and invoice Artinis & NIRx for your services.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Planning, booking and supporting international business travel, including managing changes and solving problems when plans do not go as expected.
  • Managing calendars and helping to protect the management team's time by coordinating meetings, appointments and competing priorities.
  • Preparing for internal and external meetings, including gathering information and inputs in advance and making sure participants have what they need.
  • Organising external meetings, conferences and other business-related appointments.
  • Reviewing and formatting documents to ensure they are accurate, clear and ready to use.
  • Providing inbox cover during periods of absence and helping ensure important matters are followed up.
  • Preparing and managing expenses accurately and on time.
  • Coordinating personal appointments where they affect the working calendar and need to be planned around business commitments.
  • Handling confidential and sensitive information with a high level of discretion.
  • Working closely with other administrative colleagues to provide reliable backup and continuity when needed.

Your Profile

  • At least three years of professional experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or in a comparable role.
  • Previous responsibility for planning, booking and supporting professional business travel.
  • Excellent written and spoken English, at C1 level or above.
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage several priorities without losing sight of detail.
  • A proactive and independent working style, particularly when working remotely.
  • Good judgement and discretion when handling confidential information.
  • Clear and professional communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders.
  • Comfortable adapting when priorities, schedules or plans change at short notice.
  • Confidence using modern digital tools and an interest in using AI tools effectively in day-to-day work.
Considered a Plus:
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365.
  • Previous experience supporting international or geographically distributed teams.
  • Experience managing travel across multiple countries and time zones.
  • Familiarity with airline, hotel and loyalty programmes.
  • An interest in science, technology or the medical technology sector.

Why Artinis & NIRx

Working with Artinis & NIRx offers the opportunity to join a growing international organisation whose technology supports leading scientists and researchers worldwide.

Joining Artinis & NIRx, you can expect:
  • A varied position with direct exposure to an international management team.
  • A high degree of autonomy and the opportunity to take genuine ownership of day-to-day responsibilities.
  • A collaborative international working environment with colleagues across Europe, North America and Asia.
  • The opportunity to work closely with another Executive Assistant, providing backup and support to one another.
  • Exposure to a growing company operating at the intersection of science and technology.
  • An invitation to join our company gatherings in Berlin, which currently take place approximately twice a year. Attendance is welcome but not required.
How to Apply:
Artinis & NIRx is an equal opportunity employer. We base all hiring decisions on non-discriminatory factors. If you meet the qualifications and would like to join our team, please submit your application through our application page.
Back to blog

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...

Other Jobs To Apply

Entry Level Graphic Designer

Flight Attendant (PT + FT Available)

Teen-Friendly Remote Online Data Entry Specialist – Flexible Hours, Competitive Pay, Earn From Home with arenaflex

Amazon Picker/Packer

Apple Mac Management JAMF Engineer

Project Administrator- (Corporate Coding Resources) REMOTE

Remote Entry-Level Typing Specialist, $15/hr, No Experience Required – Full/Part-Time

Fulfillment Center Area Manager

Hiring Now - Work from Home - No Experience

Work from Home Product Testing $25-$45 per hour

Delivery Driver - Flexible Shift

Onsite Medical & Safety Specialist

Independent Delivery Driver - Flexible Scheduling

Area Manager, Early Career (2027) – GA, KY, TN (Fulfillment & Operations)

Cloud Data Center Technician - 24/7 Ops & Travel

Dock Associate in Tracy, California ($20.00)

Mixing Center - Warehouse Associate

flex driver

Amazon DOT Delivery Driver(Professional Driving Experience Required) $22.25

Delivery Driver Helper (Amazon Packages)

Area Operations Manager - Fast-Paced Fulfillment

Medical Assistant - Hybrid (Work From Home/Clinic)

Customer Service Rep - Work From Home (PT/FT)

[Remote-Position] YouTube Content Moderator Jobs Remote $27Hr

Claims Specialist- Anchorage, AK (Hybrid)

Customer Service Agent - Graveyard Shift (Work From Home)

Customer Service - Work from home ($250 Bonus)

Weekend driver/courier (part-time) | North Miami Beach

Easy Online Typing Jobs - Work at Your Own Schedule

Immediate Start Costco Working From Home , Careers At Costco

Service Desk Analyst I — Onsite IT Support & Onboarding

Join Today: Delta Airlines Careers Remote Customer Service, Delta

Investment Finance Expert - Valuation - AI Trainer

Delta Airlines Online Careers Remote Jobs At Home (No Experience/Entry Level)

Remote Entry-Level Customer Support – No Experience Required

Netflix Remote Jobs No Experience $30/Hour -

Entry Level Chat Support Specialist (Fully Remote)

Remote Out of Office Position / Data Entry (Hiring Immediately)

Part-time Evening Phone Coordinator

Customer Service Representative Agent Work From Home - Part Time Focus Group Panelists

_Fully Remote Position (Flexible & Beginner Friendly) Start ASAP + Bonuses

Delta Remote Jobs (Data Entry)- Hiring Now

Programmer - AI Trainer

AMAZON Walker Delivery

Amazon Customer Service - United States - Work From Home

Home office - Nmet nyelv? banking support munkatrs (m/w/d)

Fulfillment Center Lead - Operations & Training

Frito-Lay - Warehouser/Material Handler $18-$26/hr

Distribution Analyst

Hospital Response Advocate- On Call