Executive Assistant (CRO)

WE NEED: Executive Assistant to CRO

WHERE : Remote, USA (Central or Eastern time zone)

WE ARE:

D-Wave (NYSE: QBTS) a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services, and is the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers—and the only company building both annealing quantum computers and gate-model quantum computers. Our mission is to unlock the power of quantum computing today to benefitbusiness and society. We do this by delivering customer value with practical quantum applications for problems as diverse as logistics, artificial intelligence, materials sciences, drug discovery, scheduling, cybersecurity, fault detection, and financial modeling. D-Wave’s technology has been used by some of the world’s most advanced organizations including Mastercard, Deloitte, Davidson Technologies, ArcelorMittal, Siemens Healthineers, Unisys, NEC Corporation, Pattison Food Group Ltd., DENSO, Lockheed Martin, Forschungszentrum Jülich, University of Southern California, and Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Our company and its innovations have appeared in the pages of Time Magazine, Fast Company, MIT Technology Review, Forbes, INC Magazine and Wired. As of August 8, 2022, our company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange as $QBTS.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• As part of the customer team, you’ll have the chance to contribute to key projects, embrace new communication technologies, and capture key points and action items in meetings - especially with complex technical discussions.
• This role plays a crucial role in supporting the CRO managing administrative tasks, facilitating communication and ensuring smooth operations by coordinating complex projects to support our revenue growth initiatives effectively.
  
  
  

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Project Coordination: You’ll be driving revenue by supporting the CRO in managing projects and initiatives aimed at driving revenue growth and tracking project milestones. This means being involved with special projects and initiatives – including providing research and analysis where your voice is heard (and required).
• Administrative Support: Provide high-level administrative support! Think: managing calendars, processing expense reports, coordinating travel arrangements and so much more. Create correspondence, presentations, reports and other documents as required. Accurately maintain electronic records and files to facilitate easy access to information.
• Data Management & Analysis: Assist with data collection and analysis, including maintaining databases and generating reports.
• Meeting Support: Prepare internal and external meetings for the team! Think: preparation of agendas, gathering supporting material, taking minutes, summarizing discussions, and following up on action items – and holding people accountable.
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain relationships with both internal and external stakeholders – you're basically serving as the primary point of contact and representing the CRO professionally to customers, partners, team members and so many others.
  
  
  

YOU ARE:

• An Executive Assistant, or any other title that ultimately has supported senior-level executives.
• Excellent with organization and time management – you can multitask and prioritize competing demands effectively.
• A strong communicator, both written and verbal - with a high level of professionalism and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and other relevant software applications.
• Discrete and exude confidentiality when handling sensitive information and communications.
• Able to anticipate needs, take initiative, and problem-solve independently.
• Passionate for providing a helping hand and you take pride in having a can-do attitude.
  
  
  

A D-WAVER'S DNA:

• We look at the future and say “why not”; we see possibilities where others see problems or routines. We show the way ahead and are committed to achieving ambitious goals.
• We practice straight talk and listen generously to each other with empathy. We value different opinions and points of views. We ensure that we connect outside as well as inside to learn from others and inspire each other.
• We hold ourselves accountable for delivering results.
• We make decisions & take responsibility so that we can act & support each other.
• As leaders we motivate & engage our teams to undertake beyond what they originally thought possible, by developing our teams & creating the conditions for people to grow and empower themselves through enabling & coaching.
  
  
  

$88,000 - $110,000 a year

OUR COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY IS SIMPLE BUT POWERFUL:

We believe providing D-Wavers with company ownership, competitive pay, and a range of meaningful benefits is the start of creating a culture where people want to give the best they’ve got — not because they’re simply making money, but because they’ve fallen in love with our vision, mission, values, and team.

During the interview process, your Recruiter will explain how our rubrics work across all our total rewards (base, equity, bonus, perks, benefit, culture) offerings. The final offer is determined by your proficiencies within this level.

INCLUSION:

We celebrate diverse perspectives to drive innovation in our pursuit. Our employees range from distinguished domain experts with decades of experience in their respective fields, to bright and motivated graduates eager to make their mark.

Our diverse and innovative team will make you feel appreciated, supported and empower your career growth at D-Wave.

OUR IMPACT ON YOU:

Competitive Pay. Company Ownership. Unlimited Vacation. Benefits Day One. 12 Weeks Parental Leave. In-Office Not Required (yes, we were distributed before it was cool). Flexible Work Arrangements. Telehealth and Telemental Health. Employee Networking and Events. Inclusive Culture. Meaningful Perks and Rewards. Learning and Development Opportunities... And we’re always reviewing more ways to positively impact your life!

THE FINE PRINT:

No 3rd party candidates will be accepted – so please don’t reach out.

It is D-Wave Systems Inc. policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, local law.