Executive Administrative Assistant
Location : South San Francisco, CA
Pay rate : $35/hr
Shift: Regular hours - Onsite (may transition to 3 days onsite per week)
Job Summary
Join our dynamic Translational Safety team as an experienced administrative professional, providing high-level support to Director-level leadership and their immediate functional areas, including Toxicology, Pathology, and/or gRED Nonclinical Operations (gNO). This role enables scientific and operational success by delivering proactive, reliable, and strategic administrative assistance in a complex and highly collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and optimize multiple complex calendars, ensuring seamless scheduling and prioritization of meetings and critical events
Act as a key point of contact, facilitating timely, clear, and effective communication across the team and with cross-functional partners
Coordinate logistics for onsite and offsite meetings, conferences, and team-building events, including vendor engagement and material preparation
Arrange domestic and international travel, and manage related conference and event attendance
Process invoices, payments, and expense reports using standard corporate tools, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies
Continuously identify opportunities for process improvements, offering practical recommendations that enhance administrative efficiency
Exercise sound judgment and discretion in managing sensitive and confidential information
Maintain and update records and tracking tools using various computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace)
Serve as a valued department resource, providing support and guidance to staff and acting as a liaison with other administrative teams
Provide backup coverage to administrative colleagues as needed
Foster a strong customer service focus and collaborative team participation
May assume responsibility for coordinating and assigning administrative work within the team
Carry out other duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational goals
Qualifications
High School Diploma required; BS/BA degree preferred
5-10 years of demonstrated administrative experience or equivalent transferable skills
Proven expertise in all aspects of administrative support
Ability to manage both routine and ad-hoc assignments independently, with minimal supervision
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and other relevant software applications
Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and multitasking skills, with attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff and leadership
Collaborative approach, with the capacity to build productive working relationships both within and outside the immediate organization
Experience in supporting project teams in the biotechnology, life sciences, or pharmaceutical industry is a plus, especially within Genentech or similar environments
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