Strategic Executive Assistant to CEO | Biotech

Epicrispr Biotechnologies, Inc.; South San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Epicrispr Biotechnologies, Inc. is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support to the CEO in a fast‑paced biotech setting. The role focuses on maximizing executive efficiency, coordinating priorities, and serving as a trusted leadership partner.

The candidate will manage complex calendars, prepare board materials, and coordinate internal/external communications with a high level of professionalism and discretion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with 6+ years of experience supporting C‑level executives or senior leadership in biotech or fast‑paced startups.
• Strong calendar management and executive workflow coordination with autonomy and good judgment.
• Exceptional organizational, project management, and time management skills with proactive execution.
• Strong written and verbal communication: materials, presentations, and external communications.
• Experience preparing board/investor materials, data room coordination, and due diligence support.
• Experience interacting with board members, investors, external partners, and senior stakeholders is highly preferred.
• Discretion, professionalism, confidentiality, and emotional intelligence when handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑level administrative support to the CEO, managing complex calendars and aligning with strategic priorities.
• Coordinate executive and leadership meetings, agendas, briefing materials, logistics, and action tracking.
• Prepare executive presentations, board materials, and communications for senior leadership and investors.
• Serve as liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders with professional, timely communication.
• Support corporate initiatives by coordinating information requests and maintaining organized documentation.
• Track executive projects and cross‑functional initiatives to ensure milestones and timelines stay on track.
• Handle confidential information with sound judgment and discretion.
• Coordinate Board and investor meetings, and other executive events.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, HR, Communications, and other teams to support priorities.

Skills

Calendar management

Executive support

Communication

Project coordination

Discretion

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Slack

Apple/macOS tools

Job description

Epicrispr Biotechnologies, Inc. is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support to the CEO in a fast‑paced biotech setting. The role focuses on maximizing executive efficiency, coordinating priorities, and serving as a trusted leadership partner.

The candidate will manage complex calendars, prepare board materials, and coordinate internal/external communications with a high level of professionalism and discretion.