Senior Coordinator, Project Admin
Denali Therapeutics
August 18, 2026
Remote friendly (South San Francisco, CA)
United States
Operations
Senior Project Admin Coordinator
Key Accountabilities / Core Job Responsibilities
- Confidentially coordinate activities for assigned members of Senior Leadership, including managing complex calendars and organizing BOD, advisory, and investor meetings (when required).
- Coordinate travel arrangements and related logistics; plan and organize meetings; prepare agendas; provide research/background; create presentations; coordinate meeting logistics.
- Serve as primary point of contact for meetings/events/projects and represent Senior Leadership to external constituencies; assess requests/questions and make autonomous, accurate judgments.
- Prepare Senior Leadership for internal/external meetings by researching organizations/individuals, gathering resources, and compiling relevant materials.
- Anticipate business needs and proactively formulate/evaluate solutions and recommendations to meet deadlines and goals.
- Partner and coordinate Talent Acquisition hiring activities, including maintaining a master calendar, coordinating travel/logistics, and serving as central contact for candidate requests/questions.
- Compose correspondence; develop/review/edit presentations and documentation; independently research/analyze issues and compile materials for decisions.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously; track dates/events/action items and follow up to ensure deadlines.
- Support event planning and execution.
- Maintain accurate timekeeping by clocking in/out in designated systems per policy.
Qualifications / Skills (Required)
- High school diploma or equivalent and 4+ years of administrative support experience.
- Proven track record supporting senior-level leadership.
- Ability to handle sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality.
- High professionalism, flexibility, discretion, judgment, diplomacy, and tact.
- Strong interpersonal/customer service skills.
- Multitasking; adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
- Advanced computer skills; office software and G-Suite.
- Excellent verbal/written communication, including editing/proofreading.
- Growth mindset; ability to adapt in a rapidly scaling organization.
- Excellent planning/organizational skills; initiative and ownership.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Biotech industry experience (science-focused environment).
- Experience supporting Finance, Investor Relations, or Corporate Development.
- Experience working for a global organization.
Benefits / Compensation
- Hourly range: $45.19–$58.65. Total rewards include 401k, healthcare coverage, ESPP, and other benefits.
Application Instructions
- Learn more at https://www.denalitherapeutics.com/careers
Key Accountabilities / Core Job Responsibilities
- Confidentially coordinate activities for assigned members of Senior Leadership, including managing complex calendars and organizing BOD, advisory, and investor meetings (when required).
- Coordinate travel arrangements and related logistics; plan and organize meetings; prepare agendas; provide research/background; create presentations; coordinate meeting logistics.
- Serve as primary point of contact for meetings/events/projects and represent Senior Leadership to external constituencies; assess requests/questions and make autonomous, accurate judgments.
- Prepare Senior Leadership for internal/external meetings by researching organizations/individuals, gathering resources, and compiling relevant materials.
- Anticipate business needs and proactively formulate/evaluate solutions and recommendations to meet deadlines and goals.
- Partner and coordinate Talent Acquisition hiring activities, including maintaining a master calendar, coordinating travel/logistics, and serving as central contact for candidate requests/questions.
- Compose correspondence; develop/review/edit presentations and documentation; independently research/analyze issues and compile materials for decisions.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously; track dates/events/action items and follow up to ensure deadlines.
- Support event planning and execution.
- Maintain accurate timekeeping by clocking in/out in designated systems per policy.
Qualifications / Skills (Required)
- High school diploma or equivalent and 4+ years of administrative support experience.
- Proven track record supporting senior-level leadership.
- Ability to handle sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality.
- High professionalism, flexibility, discretion, judgment, diplomacy, and tact.
- Strong interpersonal/customer service skills.
- Multitasking; adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
- Advanced computer skills; office software and G-Suite.
- Excellent verbal/written communication, including editing/proofreading.
- Growth mindset; ability to adapt in a rapidly scaling organization.
- Excellent planning/organizational skills; initiative and ownership.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Biotech industry experience (science-focused environment).
- Experience supporting Finance, Investor Relations, or Corporate Development.
- Experience working for a global organization.
Benefits / Compensation
- Hourly range: $45.19–$58.65. Total rewards include 401k, healthcare coverage, ESPP, and other benefits.
Application Instructions
- Learn more at https://www.denalitherapeutics.com/careers