Junior Executive Assistant

BridgeBio Pharma•Palo Alto, CA

7h•$36 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Executive Assistant will play a critical role within the Office of the CEO, operating in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment that requires exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, and proactive execution. This role is responsible for helping drive operational excellence across the CEO’s office by ensuring seamless administrative support, anticipating needs, and maintaining disciplined processes that enable senior leadership to operate at maximum effectiveness. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, manages shifting priorities with composure, and demonstrates a strong sense of ownership and urgency. This position requires discretion, and the ability to execute with precision while supporting a high-performing executive team. Success in this role requires adaptability and the ability to manage confidential matters with professionalism and integrity.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Minimum 2-4 years or equivalent work-related experience
Highly proficient MS Office Suite
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Detail oriented
Ability to stay focused, efficient, and effective in managing multiple priorities and in a fast-paced environment
Professional demeanor and ability to defuse emotional situations in a calm manner
Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment
Proven ability to work independently to achieve accomplishments
Able to remain calm under pressure
You have demonstrated curiosity and adaptability in adopting AI-powered tools and technologies

Responsibilities

As a member of the Office of the CEO, support the team (CEO, Senior Executive Admin, Chief of Staff and Director, Special Projects) with calendaring, correspondence, travel arrangements, special projects, meeting preparations, etc.
Organize and maintain administrative processes essential to the needs of the Office of CEO and company overall
Ensure that assigned administrative tasks are completed in an effective and efficient manner
Collect and prepare information for use in discussions/meetings of executive staff and outside individuals
As requested, arrange catering/meals for meetings or individuals
Book travel and ground transfers as requested
Arrange access for and greet visitors
Prepare and submit expense reports
Provide feedback/insight and proactivity to support ongoing process improvement
Handle details of a highly confidential and critical nature in a professional and discreet manner
Develop and maintain day to day systems that allow for administrative efficiency
Collaborate with, and support internal cross-functional team and external parties
Communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of employees and outside contacts
Mail: Sort, scan through invoices and/or other essential items
Packages: Receive and process to ensure delivery to correct individual
Represent the office with a poised, polished and well-prepared demeanor
Other assigned duties as needed

Benefits

Market leading compensation
401K with 100% employer match on first 3% & 50% on the next 2%
Employee stock purchase program
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Referral program with $2,500 award for hired referrals
Comprehensive health care with 100% premiums covered - no cost to you and dependents
Mental health support via Spring Health (6 therapy sessions & 6 coaching sessions)
Hybrid work model - employees have the autonomy in where and how they do their work
Unlimited flexible paid time off - take the time that you need
Paid parental leave - 4 months for birthing parents & 2 months for non-birthing parents
Flex spending accounts & company-provided group term life & disability
Subsidized lunch via Forkable on days worked from our office
People are part of our growth and success story - from discovery to active drug trials and FDA pipelines, there are endless opportunities for skill development and internal mobility
We provide career pathing through regular feedback, continuous education and professional development programs via LinkedIn Learning, LifeLabs, Spring Health & BetterUp Coaching
We celebrate strong performance with financial rewards, peer-to-peer recognition, and growth opportunities