Executive Assistant
Seaport Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company advancing the development of novel neuropsychiatric medicines in areas of high unmet patient needs. The Company has a proven strategy of advancing clinically validated mechanisms previously held back by limitations that are overcome with its proprietary GlyphTM technology platform. All the therapeutic candidates in its pipeline of first and best-in-class medicines are based on the Glyph platform, which is uniquely designed to enable oral bioavailability, bypass first-pass metabolism and reduce hepatotoxicity and other side effects. Seaport is led by an experienced team that invented and advanced important neuropsychiatric medicines and are guided by an extensive network of renowned scientists, clinicians and key opinion leaders. For more information, please visit www.seaporttx.com.
Seaport Therapeutics is looking for a thoughtful, collaborative and entrepreneurial Executive Assistant to join our team. This role will support across various executive team members and report directly into our Chief Operating Officer. The ideal individual for this role will leverage a broad range of skills with a high degree of professionalism and discretion while building strong relationships internally and externally. This is an onsite role four days a week.
Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day administrative support to executives including: calendar coordination, travel and expenses
- Collaborate with other Executive Assistant(s) and Office Coordinator on calendar management, requests and facilitating events. Provide back-up coverage, as needed
- Manage projects in support of various critical activities and cross-functional teams such as a contracts management system implementation, Seaport’s Culture and Social Committees, recruiting and onboarding new employees and other ad hoc projects, as needed
Qualifications:
- At least 10+ years of experience supporting C-Suite executives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Demonstrated flexibility and professional maturity to readily understand priorities, handle sensitive/confidential information and anticipate needs.
- Experience in start-up environment strongly preferred; biotech/ pharma experience will be favorably considered.
- Ability to manage conflicting priorities and delivery of the most critical assignments on time and on budget.
- Must have a positive “can do” attitude, be a consummate team player, show excellent judgment, and work well independently. Must have proactive approach to supporting your executives; reaching out to inquire about needs, and not waiting to be asked.
