Executive Assistant to the Chief Scientific Officer - Eikon Therapeutics

Eikon Therapeutics is a new biopharmaceutical company employing revolutionary technology at the intersection of chemistry, engineering, computation, and biology to discover novel treatments for life-threatening diseases. Eikon’s discovery platform is built on groundbreaking innovations from its founders (Nobel Prize, 2014), culminating in the creation of microscopes which enable real time, molecular-resolution measurements of protein movement in living cells, thereby unlocking otherwise intractable classes of proteins as drug targets.

Position

As an Executive Assistant, you will provide high-level administrative support to our senior research team, ensuring the efficient operation of their responsibilities. Your role will encompass managing complex schedules, coordinating meetings and group events, and handling sensitive information with discretion. If you are an experienced administrative professional looking to contribute to the success of a dynamic biotechnology company, we invite you to apply. 

About You 

You are eager to support a group of senior research leaders and the broader executive team. You seek out opportunities to make impact and improve efficiency. You are professional, organized, and proactive. 

What You’ll Do  

• Serve as the primary point of contact between senior leaders and internal/external stakeholders such as the scientific advisory board, maintaining professionalism and confidentiality. 
• Manage senior leaders’ calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings, ensuring optimal time management. 
• Prepare and edit documents, reports, and presentations. 
• Handle incoming correspondence and communications, prioritizing and responding as necessary. 
• Arrange travel itineraries, accommodations, and logistics. 
• Assist in planning and organizing corporate events and conferences. 
• Facilitate effective communication within the senior leadership team and across departments. 
• Assist senior leaders in managing special projects and initiatives, ensuring they are executed efficiently and on schedule. 
• Process expense reports, monitor budgets, and maintain financial records for senior leaders. 
• Provide candidate concierge support for potential Research employees as they move through the interview process. 

Qualifications 

• 4 – 6 years of relevant experience; Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Office Management, or a related field is preferred. 
• Proven experience as an executive assistant or in a similar administrative role. 
• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Proficiency in standard office software and equipment, including advanced knowledge of office productivity tools. 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. 
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity. 

At Eikon, employee compensation also includes bonus and equity compensation, in addition to several generous benefit programs, including:​

• 401k plan with company matching​
• Medical (premiums covered by Eikon at 95%), dental and vision insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%)​
• Mental health and wellness benefits​
• Weeklong summer and winter holiday shutdowns​
• Generous paid time off and holiday policies​
• Life/AD&D Insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%) and optional supplemental employee-paid life/AD&D policies ​
• Enhanced parental leave benefit​
• Daily subsidized lunch program when on-site​

The expected salary range for this role is $111,000 to $121,600 depending on skills, competency, and the market demand for your expertise.

Eikon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment.

In accordance with the Company’s duty to provide and maintain a safe workplace, the Company requires all employees to be Fully Vaccinated with one of the FDA approved COVID-19 vaccines, which includes those vaccines that have received the FDA’s emergency use authorization. You will be expected to be Fully Vaccinated as of your Start Date. If you believe that you are exempt from this requirement under an applicable law or regulations, including Americans with Disabilities Act and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act, you will need to contact the Company’s Human Resources group. For purposes of this section, Fully Vaccinated means (i) the completion of the vaccination regimen as approved by the FDA (by way of example, 2 doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine and 1 dose of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine), and (ii) timely receiving booster vaccination, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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