Executive Assistant to CHRO — Culture & Calendar Maestro

NURIX; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Nurix Therapeutics in Brisbane, California, is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Chief Human Resources Officer. This role is contract-to-perm and sits in a fast-paced biotech environment, coordinating complex calendars, travel, and strategic HR initiatives.

The successful candidate will champion company culture, plan large-scale events, and manage confidential information with discretion. Strong MS Office skills and experience with AI tools like Claude and Copilot are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience supporting senior executives, ideally at the C-suite.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Fluency with AI tools (Claude and Copilot).
• Proven experience planning and executing onsite and offsite events, ranging from executive meetings and team offsites to large-scale company gatherings and employee engagement programs.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple events, stakeholders, vendor relationships, budgets, and timelines simultaneously.
• A demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the highest level of discretion and integrity.
• Bachelor's degree is a plus.
• Strong judgment, emotional intelligence, and professionalism when navigating complex situations and competing priorities.
• Outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate needs before they arise.
• An enthusiastic, positive, and approachable presence with a genuine passion for creating exceptional employee experiences and fostering an engaging workplace culture.
• A collaborative, service-oriented mindset, balanced with confidence working independently.
• Experience building effective relationships with executives, employees, external partners, and stakeholders at all levels.
• A natural culture builder who enjoys bringing people together, creating memorable experiences, and contributing to a fun, inclusive, and high-performing work environment.
• Experience supporting executives within a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences organization is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as the CHRO's primary contact and route inquiries with professionalism and discretion.
• Serve as a trusted liaison for communications, approvals, and follow-ups, ensuring priorities move forward efficiently.
• Manage the CHRO's complex calendar, prioritizing activities and proactively resolving scheduling conflicts.
• Plan and execute company events and employee experiences, including town halls, team offsites, cultural celebrations, and recognition events.
• Serve as a culture champion, helping foster a positive, inclusive, and connected workplace.
• Manage expense reports, purchase orders, and administrative processes using MS 365, Copilot, SharePoint, and other systems.
• Build strong partnerships across the organization and collaborate with fellow EAs to support a connected culture.
• Contribute to special projects and strategic HR initiatives that drive company objectives.
• Arrange domestic and international travel with detailed itineraries and flexible planning.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Event planning

Communication

Discretion & confidentiality

Project management

AI tools (Claude, Copilot)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Copilot

SharePoint

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Nurix Therapeutics in Brisbane, California, is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Chief Human Resources Officer. This role is contract-to-perm and sits in a fast-paced biotech environment, coordinating complex calendars, travel, and strategic HR initiatives.

The successful candidate will champion company culture, plan large-scale events, and manage confidential information with discretion. Strong MS Office skills and experience with AI tools like Claude and Copilot are essential.