Administrative Assistant, Clinical Development (Contract)

BioSpace; Brisbane (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nurix Therapeutics, a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Clinical Development leadership in Brisbane, CA. You will own complex calendars, coordinate high-stakes meetings, travel, and cross-functional projects, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

The role requires 8+ years supporting senior executives, exceptional organization, and professional communication across teams. Onsite work and a collaborative culture are offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years supporting senior executives or C-suite leaders.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfort with video conferencing and collaboration tools.
• A knack for juggling priorities, meeting deadlines, and staying organized under pressure.
• Warm, polished communication — you know how to write and speak with clarity and professionalism.
• An instinct for anticipating needs before they arise, paired with meticulous attention to detail.
• A service-minded, team-first attitude, balanced with the confidence to work independently.
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information.
• Experience in biotech, pharma, or life sciences is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with executives, stakeholders, and teams at every level — from the C-suite to external partners — building relationships built on trust and reliability.
• Own complex, ever-shifting calendars, and confidently reprioritize on the fly to keep the day running smoothly.
• Jump into cross-functional projects and special assignments, bringing organization and follow-through wherever they're needed.
• Plan seamless domestic and international travel, crafting detailed itineraries and adapting gracefully when plans change.
• Coordinate team meetings, events, and offsites that run smoothly from start to finish.
• Manage expense reports, purchase orders, and administrative workflows using Microsoft 365, Copilot, SharePoint, and other tools.
• Step in to support fellow EAs as needed, contributing to a collaborative team culture.

Skills

Executive support

MS Office

Calendar management

Travel planning

Communication

Discretion

Team collaboration

Biotech experience

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Copilot

SharePoint

Job description

Administrative Assistant, Clinical Development

Be the calm, capable center of gravity for a fast-moving Clinical Development team — owning complex calendars, high-stakes logistics, and cross-functional projects for leaders who rely on you to make the day run smoothly. This role puts you at the heart of the action, trusted with real responsibility from day one.

Position Description

The Opportunity

• Partner with executives, stakeholders, and teams at every level — from the C-suite to external partners — building relationships built on trust and reliability.


• Own complex, ever-shifting calendars, and confidently reprioritize on the fly to keep the day running smoothly.


• Jump into cross-functional projects and special assignments, bringing organization and follow-through wherever they're needed.


• Plan seamless domestic and international travel, crafting detailed itineraries and adapting gracefully when plans change.


• Coordinate team meetings, events, and offsites that run smoothly from start to finish.


• Manage expense reports, purchase orders, and administrative workflows using Microsoft 365, Copilot, SharePoint, and other tools.


• Step in to support fellow EAs as needed, contributing to a collaborative team culture.

What You’ll Bring

• 8+ years supporting senior executives or C-suite leaders.


• Strong command of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfort with video conferencing and collaboration tools.


• A knack for juggling priorities, meeting deadlines, and staying organized under pressure.


• Warm, polished communication — you know how to write and speak with clarity and professionalism.


• An instinct for anticipating needs before they arise, paired with meticulous attention to detail.


• A service-minded, team-first attitude, balanced with the confidence to work independently.


• Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information.


• Experience in biotech, pharma, or life sciences is a plus.

The posted range applies to roles based in the San Francisco Bay Area and reflects local market conditions. Where an offer lands within that range depends on the candidate’s relevant experience, technical expertise, and how their background aligns with the role’s requirements.

Location: Onsite – Brisbane, CA (5 days/week)

Fit with Nurix Culture and Values

• Strong team orientation; highly collaborative


• Solutions and results-oriented focus


• Hands-on approach; resourceful and open to diverse points of view

About Nurix Therapeutics

Nurix Therapeutics is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of targeted protein degradation medicines, the next frontier in innovative drug design aimed at improving treatment options for patients with cancer and inflammatory diseases. Powered by a fully AI-integrated discovery engine capable of tackling any protein class, and coupled with unparalleled ligase expertise, Nurix’s dedicated team has built a formidable advantage in translating the science of targeted protein degradation into clinical advancements. Nurix aims to establish degrader-based treatments at the forefront of patient care, writing medicine’s next chapter with a new script to outmatch disease.