Administrative Assistant

The Fountain Group; South San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group in South San Francisco, CA is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support a Director-level and above within Translational Safety. The role emphasizes proactive administrative support, coordinating with diverse professionals, and handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced biotech environment.

This hybrid position requires 5–10 years of relevant experience, strong Microsoft Office and Google Suite skills, excellent organization, and the ability to multi-task.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of relevant administrative experience.
• Biotech/Pharma industry experience is a plus.
• Microsoft Office and Google suite experience highly preferred.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills with ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive administrative support to Director-level and above in Translational Safety.
• Coordinate activities with multiple professionals across Development Sciences.
• Manage multiple priorities and handle moderately difficult projects.
• Communicate effectively and tactfully with diverse teams.

Skills

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Multi-tasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

My name isKim Kilgrowand I am a Recruiter withThe Fountain Group.

We are a staffing firm and are currently seeking an Administrative Assistant for a prominent client of ours.

This position will be based out of South San Francisco, CA 94080.

Job Details

• Pay: $25-35/hour
• Hybrid Position: 4 days onsite per week. Once the individual is fully ramped up and able to work independently, the schedule may transition to 3 days onsite per week.
• 6+ month assignment – Potential extension based on business need and candidate fit
• Monday–Friday, (Standard 1st Shift Role)

Description

This position supports a Director-level and above in Translational Safety (e.g., Toxicology, Pathology, and / or Nonclinical Operations, as well as immediate staff and functional areas. The position is responsible for timely, accurate and effective administrative support and interfaces with a number of diversified professionals, requiring tact and effective communication skills. This individual is expected to be proactive and creative in managing required activities associated with moderately difficult projects and is also expected to handle multiple priorities, requiring the ability to multi-task. The position coordinates activities with other administrative professionals supporting Translational Safety as well as the Development Sciences division.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of relevant administrative experience.
• Biotech/Pharma industry experience is a plus.
• Microsoft Office and Google suite experience highly preferred.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills with ability to multi-task.

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