Executive Assistant to CHRO — Culture & Events Leader

BioSpace; Brisbane (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nurix Therapeutics in Brisbane, CA is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Chief Human Resources Officer. This role supports strategic priorities, manages sensitive information, and helps shape the employee experience in a fast-paced biotech environment.

You’ll coordinate complex calendars, plan events, and orchestrate travel while partnering with other EAs to maintain a high-performing culture across the organization.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience supporting senior executives, ideally at the C-suite level.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Fluency with AI tools (Claude and Copilot in particular).
• Proven experience planning onsite and offsite events and managing calendars.
• Strong project management skills with multiple stakeholders and timelines.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Bachelor's degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as a primary point of contact for the CHRO and route inquiries professionally.
• Serve as a trusted liaison for communications, approvals, and follow-up actions.
• Manage the CHRO's complex calendar and resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Lead planning and execution of company events and employee experiences.
• Support a positive workplace culture and employee engagement programs.
• Manage expense reports, purchase orders, and admin processes using Microsoft 365 tools.
• Build partnerships across the organization and support Executive Assistants.
• Contribute to special projects and strategic HR objectives.
• Arrange domestic and international travel and detailed itineraries.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Event planning

Communication skills

AI tool proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

SharePoint

Copilot

Job description

Nurix Therapeutics in Brisbane, CA is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Chief Human Resources Officer. This role supports strategic priorities, manages sensitive information, and helps shape the employee experience in a fast-paced biotech environment.

You’ll coordinate complex calendars, plan events, and orchestrate travel while partnering with other EAs to maintain a high-performing culture across the organization.