Neogen Corporation is hiring: Executive Assistant in Detroit

About Neogen

At Neogen, we’re proud to help protect the world’s food supply and enable a safer, more sustainable future. Our innovations in food safety, animal safety, and life sciences support customers across more than 140 countries. As we continue to grow, we’re focused on empowering our people and creating an environment where collaboration, agility, and accountability thrive.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive support to our 2 C‑Suite Executives and their leadership teams. This is a high‑impact role requiring exceptional judgment, professionalism, and the ability to anticipate needs in a dynamic, fast‑paced global organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide full executive administrative support, including calendar management, meeting coordination, domestic and international travel arrangements, and expense reporting.
• Serve as a trusted liaison between C‑Suite and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and confidentiality at all times.
• Prepare and manage correspondence, presentations, reports, and other materials with a high level of accuracy and professionalism.
• Support preparation for Board and executive meetings, including document coordination, briefings, and follow‑up tracking.
• Anticipate and manage priorities to optimize time, balancing competing demands and deadlines.
• Coordinate Leadership Team meetings, offsites, and key global initiatives, including logistics, agendas, and action tracking.
• Manage sensitive information with discretion and maintain compliance with confidentiality requirements.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Finance, Legal, Communications, and other corporate functions to ensure alignment and execution of strategic initiatives.
• Act as an ambassador for Neogen’s values and culture in all interactions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Minimum 5–8 years of executive assistant experience supporting senior executives, ideally in a global or publicly traded organization.
• Proven ability to handle highly confidential information with integrity and discretion.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.

What We Offer

At Neogen, you’ll join a collaborative, mission‑driven organization where your work makes a real difference. You’ll have the opportunity to partner closely with senior leadership, contribute to strategic initiatives, and grow your career within a global company committed to innovation, integrity, and impact.