executive and research assistant ( Part-time )

We're looking for a part-time Executive & Research Assistant to support the founder of Daisy Skin, a skincare brand launching in Egypt and MENA, and Alexmed Pharmacy. Your job is to keep both businesses moving: making sure every supplier is followed up, every task has a next step, and every decision is backed by solid research. The role is based in Alexandria, works mostly remotely, and includes regular trips between Alexandria and Cairo.

What you'll do Own one master task tracker for both businesses and keep it current every day

Follow up with suppliers, factories, formulators, packaging vendors, and insurance companies by phone, WhatsApp, and email

Chase quotes, samples, and delivery dates, and flag anything stuck

Research suppliers, prices, competitors, and regulatory requirements, and present clear comparisons with a recommendation

Find and verify contacts: distributors, pharmacies, doctors, influencers, and service providers

Manage the founder's calendar and prepare a weekly review of progress and priorities

Attend meetings and site visits in Alexandria and Cairo, and take notes and action items

Organize files, contracts, invoices, and price lists

Bachelor's degree, preferably from the Faculty of Pharmacy or Faculty of Science (chemistry, biochemistry, or microbiology); Commerce or Business graduates with strong research skills are also welcome

Ready to move between Alexandria and Cairo as the work requires, including short trips at short notice; travel expenses are covered

Strong researcher who uses credible sources and verifies every number

Highly organized and reliable: follows up without being reminded

Confident calling and messaging companies in Arabic; good written and reading English

Comfortable with Google Workspace, WhatsApp Business, and AI tools like ChatGPT or Claude

Discreet with confidential business information

Available 4–5 hours a day, Sunday to Thursday

Interest in skincare or cosmetic ingredients is a plus