Executive Assistant - R&D

Crescent Biopharma • Waltham, MA

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About The Position

Crescent Biopharma’s vision is to build a world leading oncology company bringing the next wave of therapies for cancer patients. The Company’s clinical-stage pipeline includes its lead program, a PD-1 x VEGF bispecific antibody, as well as novel antibody-drug conjugates. By leveraging multiple modalities and established targets, Crescent aims to rapidly advance potentially transformative therapies as single agents and as part of combination regimens to treat a range of solid tumors. We are seeking an Executive Assistant will serve as a strategic administrative partner with our Chief Medical Officer, Chief Scientific Officer, EVP, Chief of Strategy & Operations and their respective leadership teams, supporting day-to-day operations, complex scheduling, cross-functional coordination, and communications across medical, clinical, and corporate teams. You have experience supporting executives within a growing biotech company and you understand the pace, confidentiality, and regulatory considerations associated with the teams you would support – R&D, clinical and medical operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent professional experience
• 10+ years of Executive Assistant experience supporting senior executives in biotechnology or pharmaceutical organizations
• Demonstrated experience supporting medical, clinical development, regulatory, or scientific leadership teams
• Strong organizational, project coordination, and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail
• Willingness to work broadly with other administrative staff across various enterprise-level workstreams
• Experience within a publicly traded biotechnology or pharmaceutical company
• Familiarity with clinical trial operations, medical terminology, and healthcare industry practices
• Experience supporting C-suite executives, including Chief Medical Officer, Chief Development Officer, or other senior leadership roles
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance-sensitive environments

Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars, scheduling priorities, and meeting coordination for executive leadership across multiple time zones
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including itineraries, expense reporting, and logistics
• Prepare, edit, and manage presentations, reports, agendas, meeting minutes, and executive correspondence
• Support planning and coordination of leadership meetings, board meetings, clinical team meetings, medical affairs discussions, and company events
• Coordination for medical and scientific conferences including assistance with printing of abstracts/posters, booth set-up or other conference-related activities
• Serve as a liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders, including clinical research organizations, healthcare professionals, vendors, and partners
• Track action items, deadlines, and follow-up activities to ensure timely execution of priorities
• Assist with document management and maintain confidential records in compliance with company policies and industry standards
• Support operational workflows related to clinical development, medical affairs, regulatory activities, and cross-functional project coordination
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Contribute to process improvements and administrative efficiencies across the organization
• Partner closely with other support staff to support broader organizational initiatives outside of the R&D, Clinical and Medical remit
• Manage office activities within the R&D floor including the management of supplies, office space, kitchen area, etc.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including base salary, performance bonus, and equity
• 100% employer-paid benefits package
• Flexible PTO
• Two, one-week company-wide shutdowns each year
• Commitment to professional development, with access to resources, mentorship, and growth opportunities
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• savings plan (401(k))
• long-term incentive program
• Vacation – Unlimited PTO
• Sick time – 10 days per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including two Company shut downs
• Parental Leave – 16 weeks within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• FMLA
• Military Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Associate degree