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Adona Medical

Adona Medical

Marketing & Communications
Los Gatos, CA, USA
USD 100k-125k / year + Equity
Posted on Feb 21, 2026
Position: Executive and Marketing Administrator
Location: Los Gatos, CA
Job Id: 639
# of Openings: 1

Akura Medical, a Shifamed Portfolio Company, is focused on a differentiated approach delivering an effective solution to address the major challenges of venous thromboembolism (VTE). Akura recently announced the first-in-human use of its mechanical thrombectomy platform. Each year VTE affects as many as 900,000 Americans, resulting in about 100,000 premature deaths. To learn more about Akura Medical, please visit www.akuramed.com.
ABOUT SHIFAMED
Founded in 2009 by serial entrepreneur Amr Salahieh, Shifamed LLC is a privately held medical device innovation hub focused on the development of novel medical products to address clinical needs in the rapidly evolving fields of cardiology and ophthalmology.
Description:
Akura Medical is seeking a highly capable, detail-oriented professional to serve as a hybrid executive assistant, office manager, and marketing support resource. This is a unique, high-impact role that sits at the center of the company’s day-to-day operations and commercial momentum. This individual will work closely with senior leadership to keep the organization running smoothly, ensure tight follow-through, and provide hands-on support for commercial and marketing activities, including tradeshows, customer meetings, and internal coordination. This is an on-site role and is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
Responsibilities, Skills & Hands-On Experience:
Executive & Administrative Support:
  • Track action items, follow-ups, and commitments to ensure timely execution
  • Prepare meeting materials, agendas, and basic presentations as needed
  • Coordinate travel, itineraries, and logistics for leadership and commercial activities
  • Serve as a trusted gatekeeper and organizational partner to the CEO
Office Management & Operations:
  • Oversee day-to-day office operations to ensure a professional, well-run environment
  • Coordinate office vendors, supplies, and basic facilities needs
  • Support onboarding logistics for new hires and visiting partners
  • Act as a central point of coordination for internal communication and logistics
Marketing & Commercial Support:
  • Assist with planning and execution of tradeshows, conferences, and commercial events
  • Booth logistics, materials, shipping, schedules, and on-site coordination
  • Support marketing initiatives such as:
  • Coordinating collateral, swag, and demo materials
  • Managing timelines and deliverables with internal and external partners
  • Help track commercial activities, customer follow-ups, and sales support needs
  • Provide ad hoc support to marketing leadership as Akura scales its go-to-market efforts
Education & Work Experience:
  • 5+ years of experience in an executive assistant, office manager, operations, or marketing support role
  • Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • High level of professionalism, discretion, and reliability
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience in a startup, medical device, life sciences, or healthcare company
  • Exposure to marketing, events, or commercial operations
  • Proficiency with tools such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Slack, CRM or project-tracking tools

Our salary ranges are calculated by role, level, and location. Please note that your position within that range will be determined by your job-related knowledge, location, skills, experience, relevant education, and training/certifications. The base salary range for this full-time position is between $100,000 to $125,000 + equity + benefits.

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