Executive Assistant to CEO | Board, Travel & Strategy Support

Cytokinetics, Inc.; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Comprehensive benefits

401k retirement plan with employer-m配

Wellness stipend

Paid time off

Job summary

Cytokinetics, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Executive Assistant to the CEO.

This role partners with the CEO to manage time, relationships, and priorities aligned to enterprise goals. The job requires handling confidential information, coordinating global travel, and supporting Board activities with strong autonomy and judgment. The successful candidate will bring 15+ years of executive administrative experience, preferably in biotech, and demonstrate exceptional discretion, business acumen, and

Qualifications

• 15+ years of executive-level administrative experience supporting C-level executives, including direct CEO support in biotech.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrated discretion and sound judgment handling highly confidential, time-critical information.
• Experience engaging with Board members, investors, bankers, analysts, partners and vendors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a partner to the CEO, aligning the CEO’s time with enterprise objectives.
• Strategically manage a complex calendar and anticipate priorities.
• Own end-to-end planning for executive meetings, including agendas and materials.
• Support high-visibility meetings with senior executives, Board members and investors.
• Coordinate complex domestic and global travel for Board meetings and events.
• Manage CEO and Board-related expenses with discretion and compliance.
• Coordinate Board of Directors meetings, travel, budgets, and follow-up with stakeholders.
• Prepare and organize agendas, presentations, and materials in advance of meetings.
• Coordinate content development and brief presenters for engagements.
• Engage with Corporate Steering Committee, SLT, Board, investors, and external partners.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Discretion & judgment

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Video conferencing tools

Expense reporting systems

Contract or database applications

Job description

Cytokinetics, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Executive Assistant to the CEO.

This role partners with the CEO to manage time, relationships, and priorities aligned to enterprise goals. The job requires handling confidential information, coordinating global travel, and supporting Board activities with strong autonomy and judgment. The successful candidate will bring 15+ years of executive administrative experience, preferably in biotech, and demonstrate exceptional discretion, business acumen, and