Executive Assistant - Compass Therapeutics
Boston, MA
About the Job
Compass Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage, oncology-focused biopharmaceutical company developing proprietary antibody-based therapeutics to treat multiple human diseases. Compass' scientific focus is on the relationship between angiogenesis, the immune system and tumor growth. Our pipeline of novel product candidates is designed to target multiple critical biological pathways required for an effective anti-tumor response. These include modulation of the microvasculature via angiogenesis-targeted agents, induction of a potent immune response via activators on effector cells in the tumor microenvironment, and alleviation of immunosuppressive mechanisms used by tumors to evade immune surveillance. We plan to advance our product candidates through clinical development as both standalone therapies and in combination with proprietary pipeline antibodies based on supportive clinical and nonclinical data. We were founded in 2014 and are headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. For more information, visit www.compasstherapeutics.com.
We are seeking a highly motivated Executive Assistant who desires to be part of a fast paced and collaborative team. This position reports to our CEO and is fully onsite in our Brighton, MA office.
Responsibilities:
- Provide critical and timely administrative support to the CEO and other executive officers at Compass
- Utilize your knowledge of company operations policies and procedures, to confidentially manage administrative tasks including calendar management, travel arrangements, and proactively troubleshooting scheduling conflicts
- Manage sensitive documents and finalize presentation materials for use in executive meetings with internal and external stakeholders, such as Compass executives, academic and industry partners, vendors, investors, potential collaborators, and the Board of Directors
- Prioritize a variety of tasks for executives to successfully achieve Compass goals and objectives
- Collaborate across the organization to coordinate logistics for various types of internal and external events or meetings, such as: G&A group meetings, All Company meetings, board meetings, executive dinners, advisory boards, company outings, and conferences
- Utilize our ERP system to manage purchase orders, track business expenses, prepare expense reports, and appropriately file business expense documents
- Implement creative solutions to further streamline administrative operations and improve work processes to ensure business is conducted as efficiently as possible
- Exercise judgment and organizational skills when handling highly confidential or critical details, especially when delivering under tight deadlines
- Demonstrate excellent business communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
- Complete ad-hoc administrative projects as assigned
Qualifications:
- 4+ years of experience in an administrative role, with 2+ years supporting executive-level leaders
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent required
- Experience working in a scientific organization such as a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company highly preferred
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to work flexibly and balance multiple project objectives in a fast-paced, cross-functional, collaborative work environment
- Proven experience maintaining confidentiality regarding sensitive information; must operate discretely with a high level of integrity in all work and interactions
- Demonstrated creative problem-solving skills, agility, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent prioritization, written and verbal business communication skills are a must
- Demonstrated proficiency in ERP systems, and relevant programs such as Microsoft Office Suite (especially PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, Expensify; ability to adapt to new technology or systems
- Self-motivated, positive, forward-looking and eager to take on new tasks
At Compass, we provide employees with an inclusive offering of benefits and a competitive compensation package. We offer our employees competitive salaries, discretionary bonuses, and meaningful equity participation. Our innovative benefits support the health and wellness of our employees; from medical, dental and vision benefits to health reimbursement arrangement, flexible spending accounts, sponsored gym membership, an employee assistance program, life insurance, and much more. We also provide 401(k) and Roth 401(k) programs with a 6% company match, and other resources for financial wellness. Additional benefits include commuter reimbursement, subsidized company parking, cell phone reimbursement, Summer Fridays, and substantial paid time off including a winter shut down week.
Our Mission at Compass is to develop next generation antibodies into transformative cancer therapies that improve patients' lives. Our Compass Core Values guide us in achieving this. We are mission-focused and share a passion for science and creativity that help us innovate in all that we do. Our unique community promotes authenticity, diversity of thought, and collaborative teamwork.
We invest in the growth and development of our teams and individuals through programs such as company-wide trainings, cross-functional collaboration and job shadowing, tuition reimbursement, employee recognition awards, and a comprehensive performance management cycle. Also, our Compass Culture Committee empowers employee-organized events that celebrate wins, drive initiatives, support local philanthropy, and align with our mission and values.