Executive Assistant

Corvus Pharmaceutical•South San Francisco, CA

57d•$140,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

Corvus is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapies with the potential to significantly improve the treatment of immune diseases and cancer. Our lead program, soquelitinib, is a first-in-class, oral therapy that selectively inhibits ITK to modulate and control parallel signaling pathways in the immune system. We are seeking an Executive Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support to Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and other executives as necessary.

Requirements

5+ years’ experience in similar role with comparable responsibilities
Expert level proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Experience in working with senior-level executives within and outside the company, customers, vendors, and visitors
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience in working in pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology industry

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree a plus
Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office including creation of slides for technical and business presentations
Strong project management skills
Able to build effective working relationships throughout the organization internally and externally to achieve goals
Flexibility and willingness to solve problems that fall outside of immediate area of expertise
Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills and strong organizational skills, with an exceptional attention to detail
Work independently in an interdisciplinary, fast-paced, often changing environment
Committed to the values of integrity, accountability and drive

Responsibilities

Scheduling and coordinating meetings as requested by the CEO and CBO with internal and external team members including meetings related to business development activities
Collects and prepares information for use in discussions/meetings of executive staff and outside individuals, including investors and board members
Coordinate and schedule executive leadership team and board of director meetings and related phone or video calls
Preparing materials and packages for executive leadership team, board of director meetings and other important company meetings
Coordinate arrangements and meetings related to annual conferences such as ESMO, ASCO and AACR
Coordinate the review, signing and filing of various contractual agreements.
Coordinate arrangements and meetings related to investor relation functions including meetings and related phone or video calls with existing and potential investors
Support and act as backup for other administrative staff including Office Manager and Facilities Coordinator
Must anticipate the needs of the CEO and CFO
Handles details of a highly confidential and critical nature
Makes high-level contacts of a sensitive nature inside and outside the company
Represents CEO and CFO and Corvus with the highest level of professionalism
Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
Must be willing to work five days a week in Corvus’ South San Francisco Office