Operations Coordinator

Denali Therapeutics Inc; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 4,660,000 - 6,637,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Healthcare coverage

ESPP

a broad range of other benefits

Job summary

Denali Therapeutics Inc. is seeking an Operations Coordinator to manage the front desk, greet visitors, vendors and candidates at our South San Francisco headquarters.

You will partner with the PAC team and Facilities to support leaders, employees and company activities while handling calendar management, travel logistics and expense processing. You will coordinate onboarding, travel, meetings, and events, administer badge access, and manage mail, calls and timekeeping in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 2+ years of administrative support experience; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Advanced computer skills and demonstrated experience with office software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including editing and proofreading.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to take initiative and ownership of projects.
• Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, judgment, diplomacy and tact.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities for Denali Leaders including calendar management, travel arrangements and meeting logistics.
• Coordinate onboarding/offboarding with the PAC and HR Operations Team.
• Support multiple projects, events and deadlines with timely follow-up.
• Lead building access administration, badge creation and tracking.
• Manage lobby front desk and greet visitors, vendors, and candidates.
• Handle mail, email and package distribution and triage as needed.
• Answer calls and redirect or triage as appropriate; manage timekeeping entries.
• Assist with weekly office purchases and expensing; provide receipts to accounting.

Skills

Administrative support

Office software

Verbal communication

Written communication

Planning

Organization

Initiative

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

We invite you to consider an opportunity with Denali to help achieve our goal of delivering meaningful therapeutics to patients. The Operations Coordinator will manage the front desk, greeting and welcoming all visitors, vendors, and candidates as they arrive to our headquarters site. Additionally, this colleague will partner closely with the broader Project Administrative Coordinator (PAC) team in support of Denali leaders, employees and Company activities, as well as with the Facilities/Environmental Health and Safety Team. The Operations Coordinator will also support designated senior leaders with calendar management, meeting organization, travel logistics and expense management.

Key Accountabilities/Core Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate activities for assigned Denali Leaders including calendar management, coordination of travel arrangements and associated logistics, planning and organizing meetings, and coordinating all logistics.
• Partner closely with the broader PAC and HR Operations Team to coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities for both employees and contractors.
• Support multiple projects simultaneously, including event planning and execution; anticipate and track dates and associated action items, following up with appropriate parties to ensure deadlines are met.
• Serve as the lead Administrator for the building access system, creating, distributing, and tracking badge access.
• Manage the lobby front desk, welcoming all visitors, vendors, and candidates to our headquarters site.
• Manage correspondence (e-mail, letters, packages, etc.) by handling and distributing incoming/outgoing mail, including scanning/emailing mail to recipients who are out of the office/remote, when necessary.
• Answer incoming calls and direct them appropriately or initiate a triage slip for response.
• Manage and order weekly food and office supplies, including financial data entry and expense tracking, as well as promptly provide vendor receipts and invoices to the accounting team.
• Maintain accurate and timely recording of work time by clocking in and out using designated timekeeping systems.
• Adherence to company timekeeping policies, including rules regarding overtime, meal breaks, and reporting procedures for any discrepancies.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 2+ years of administrative support experience; bachelor’s degree preferred
• Advanced computer skills and demonstrated experience with office software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including editing and proofreading
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Ability to take initiative and ownership of projects
• Demonstrated ability to perform duties with a high level of professionalism, flexibility, discretion, judgment, diplomacy and tact

Hourly Range: $41.35 to $53.36 . Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience.

Benefits:

• 401k
• healthcare coverage
• ESPP
• a broad range of other benefits

Learn more at https://www.denalitherapeutics.com/careers

Denali is committed to its core company value of unity by creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

“Life at Denali” is a living reflection of our values: trust, unity, grit and growth. These are not just words we share—they shape how we show up, collaborate and push boundaries together. From the lab to the community, across functions and milestones, our culture thrives on shared purpose and relentless pursuit.