Administrative Assistant, CMC (Contract)

Nurix Therapeutics; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nurix Therapeutics seeks an Administrative Assistant, CMC to serve as the central, organized hub for a fast-moving Technical Operations team. You will manage calendars, travel, and cross-functional projects for leaders who rely on you to keep operations running smoothly.

With 8+ years of executive support experience, you will excel at coordinating complex schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling confidential information with discretion, all while maintaining a service-minded, team-first

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.
• Ability to juggle priorities, meet deadlines, and stay organized under pressure.
• Warm, polished communication with clarity and professionalism.
• Attention to detail and discretion when handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Own complex, ever-shifting calendars and reprioritize to keep the day on track.
• Plan domestic and international travel with detailed itineraries.
• Coordinate meetings, events, and offsites end-to-end.
• Manage expense reports, purchase orders, and administrative workflows.
• Support fellow EAs and contribute to a collaborative team culture.

Skills

Calendar management

Executive support

MS Office

Travel planning

Cross-functional coordination

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Copilot

Video conferencing

Job description

Administrative Assistant, CMC

Be the calm, capable center of gravity for a fast-moving Technical Operations 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 graciously 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.