Executive Assistant

About Jade Biosciences

Jade Biosciences is focused on developing best-in-class therapies to address critical unmet needs in autoimmune diseases. Our lead asset, JADE-001, targets the anti-A PRoliferation-Inducing Ligand (APRIL) pathway for immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy, with Investigational New Drug Application-enabling studies underway and initiation of a first-in-human trial expected in the second half of 2025. Jade’s pipeline also includes two undisclosed optimized antibody discovery programs, JADE-002 and JADE-003, currently in preclinical development. Jade was launched based on assets licensed from Paragon Therapeutics, an antibody discovery engine founded by Fairmount. For more information, visit JadeBiosciences.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

Role Overview

Reporting to Jade’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Executive Assistant will provide day-to-day executive support to the CFO and other assigned Executives. The Executive Assistant will provide focused support to assigned executives and teams while operating as a cohesive member of our administrative team to provide backup support as needed. The ideal candidate enjoys working within a dynamic startup environment and rolling up their sleeves to find creative solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide calendar and scheduling support for the CFO and lead complex scheduling of Board of Director and investor meetings for the CEO, CFO and CSO
• Regularly partner cross functionally with leadership and staff across organization to ensure support is delivered seamlessly
• Arrange domestic and international travel for executives and, with an understanding of each executive’s travel preferences, enable seamless travel solutions
• Prepare timely and accurate expense reports including collecting and organizing receipts
• Coordinate team meetings including scheduling, planning agendas and coordinating meeting logistics
• Arrange off-site meetings and activities including meeting logistics and catering
• Prepare presentation decks, agendas and reports and lead special projects as needed
• Draft and prepare correspondence
• Proactively look for ways to minimize Executive’s time spent on administrative activities
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with 6+ years of related experience as an executive assistant
• Executive support experience of a C-level senior-level executive and experience interacting with Boards of Directors and the investor community
• Experience in a startup environment and Life Sciences is preferred
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and similar tools and software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive and solutions-oriented
• Adept at prioritizing and making sound judgment calls as needed
• Works with the highest level of integrity and maintains strict confidentiality
• High organizational and time management skills and ability to multitask
• Team player with a team-oriented approach
• Ability to think outside of the box and with a sense of urgency
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment
  
  

Position Location

This is a remote role; periodic travel to team and company events is required. Preferred location is Boston, MA.

The anticipated salary range for candidates for this role is $100,000 - $120,000.The final salary offered will depend on several factors, which may include, but not limited to, relevant years of experience, educational background, and geography.

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Jade Biosciences is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.