Senior Executive Assistant

Viridian Therapeutics, Inc.; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and stock options

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid company holidays

Job summary

Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. in Waltham, MA is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the CEO, COO, and CBO, and to assist with board activities and investor interactions.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, discreet, and capable of managing multiple high-profile priorities with sound judgment. You will collaborate with the broader admin team, manage calendars and travel, prepare meetings and memos, handle expense reports, and help maintain a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field with 10+ years of executive support experience.
• Experience supporting a CEO or senior executive within a public and/or commercial-stage company preferred.
• Demonstrates strong judgment and the ability to assess and prioritize matters based on urgency, importance, and business impact.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; proactive and detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to CEO, COO, and CBO.
• Prepare agendas, board materials, and committee planning.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel and meetings.
• Draft memos, agendas, and meeting notes; manage expense reports.
• Collaborate with Facilities, IT, and HR to maintain headquarters operations.
• Support shareholder, analyst, and investment bank engagement.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Budget management

Communication skills

Discretion/confidentiality

Travel planning

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

• Location 221 CRESCENT ST STE 103A,Waltham, MA, 02453-3425,United States
• Base Pay $130,000.00 - $160,000.00 / Year
• Job Category Administrative
• Employee Type FT Exempt

Description

At Viridian Therapeutics, we are focused on developing best-in-class medicines for people living with autoimmune and rare diseases. Leveraging our team’s expertise in antibody discovery and engineering, we have created a robust pipeline of differentiated investigational therapeutic candidates for well-validated targets. Our team consists of talented, entrepreneurial-minded professionals dedicated to improving the lives of patients suffering from serious diseases. We strive for data-driven decisions, thoughtful risk-taking, and efficient use of time and funds to best position our ideas for success. We value thoughtful ideas, open communication, and transparency, and are committed to a culture that allows employees to contribute at a high level, grow their careers, and balance their personal and professional ambitions.

Reporting to the CEO, the Senior Executive Assistant will provide high-level administrative support to Viridian’s CEO, COO, and CBO. The role will also support Board and Committee activities, as well as interactions with shareholders, investors, analysts, and investment bankers. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, self-motivated professional who can manage multiple high-profile priorities with discretion and sound judgment. They will partner closely with the broader administrative team to ensure seamless coordination and a positive, productive office environment.

Must be able to commit to being in the office 5 days/week.

Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

• Support top executives on a daily basis with all administrative needs including proactive calendar management, meeting preparation, agendas, presentations, and board and committee planning
• Plan and execute offsite meetings including vendor sourcing, negotiations, and contract review
• Arrange domestic and international travel including anticipating changes and complexities such as weather, visa, and entry requirements
• Manage in-house, domestic and international meeting preparations for the Board of Directors including BOD and committee travel, dinners and hotel arrangements
• Assist with activity related to shareholder, analyst and investment bank engagement
• Manage and monitor department, project or events budgets
• Identify and provide solutions to areas of opportunity for the organization such as, travel partners, preferred vendor relationships, service providers, technical solutions or best practice
• Partner with Facilities, IT, and HR to ensure Waltham headquarters meets the evolving needs of the executive team and is always fully operational
• Coordinate and support onsite executive team meetings or high profile visitors
• Draft, finalize, and distribute memos, agendas, and meeting notes
• Prepare and submit expense reports
• Research and manage special projects upon request

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field, with 10+ years of executive administrative support experience
• Experience supporting a CEO or senior executive within a public and/or commercial-stage company strongly preferred
• Demonstrates strong judgment and the ability to assess and prioritize matters based on urgency, importance, and business impact
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated experience managing expense reporting with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness
• Biotech or life sciences industry experience preferred, but not required
• Highly proactive, with a strong sense of ownership and consistent follow-through on assignments, status updates, and outcomes
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and ability to systematically track multiple priorities
• Sound judgment and the ability to remain calm, focused, and effective in a fast-paced, high-urgency environment
• Proven ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information, including material non-public information, with the utmost discretion
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and drive tasks through completion
• Collaborative team player with a strong commitment to professionalism and ethical standards
• Ability to travel as needed for company meetings and events

Viridian offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive pay and stock options for all employees
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Life, Travel and AD&D
• 401(k) Company Match with immediate company vest
• Employee Stock Purchase plan
• Generous vacation plan and paid company holiday shutdowns
• Various fertility, mental, financial, and proactive physical health programs

Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, and Local laws. Viridian will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Viridian Therapeutics, Inc participates in E-Verify, the federal program for electronic verification of employment eligibility.