Executive Administrative Assistant

About Arnatar Therapeutics

Arnatar Therapeutics is a clinical stage, mission-driven biotechnology company advancing transformative RNA medicines using best-in-class antisense technology. We combine deep scientific expertise in RNA biology, medicinal chemistry, and translational development to deliver therapies for diseases with high unmet medical need. Our culture prioritizes innovation, scientific rigor, and collaborative problem-solving to accelerate the translation of novel RNA modalities into the clinic.

Position Summary

Arnatar is seeking an experienced Executive Administrative assistant who will work closely with the CEO and other members of the leadership team and Human Resources supporting all employees. This is a full-time, onsite position whose support is critical to the success of the Company. This position reports to the Chief Executive Officer.

Role and responsibilities:

• Maintain calendars for the Arnatar leadership team, scheduling appointments, and prioritizing tasks
• Arrange catering, audiovisual equipment, and other logistical support for meetings and events including Board meetings
• Attend meetings as needed, take notes, and follow up on action items and decision
• Make and monitor leadership team travel arrangements, including booking tickets and accommodations
• Submit expense reports for leadership team
• Understands the structure of the organization and develops a strong network across departments; draws on network to answer questions and successfully accomplish responsibilities
• Partner with Human Resources in scheduling candidate interviews and employee events including onboarding.

Confidentiality

• Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality including executive discussions, decisions, and sensitive company information

Required qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in executive administrative capacities
• Strong communication and organizational abilities including planning, project development and task facilitation
• Strong technical skills with Microsoft Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, meeting presentations, and managing remote meetings.
• Ability to interface and engage diverse stakeholder groups
• Takes initiative and is able to multitask and change priorities easily
• Track priorities, action items, and strategic initiatives with strong attention to detail.
• Detail-oriented; consistently aware of all the moving pieces
• Include cultural sensitivity, travel-related skills & capacity
• Excellent follow-through skills, ensures job is done completely and well

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with a fast-paced, startup organization is highly desirable.
• Experience working in biotechnology, research or pharmaceutical industry preferred.

Notice to agencies: Arnatar Therapeutics will not accept unsolicited assistance from recruiting/search agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by recruiting or search agencies to any employee at Arnatar Therapeutics via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search/recruitment agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Arnatar Therapeutics. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Arnatar Therapeutics as a result of the referral or through other means.