Lycia Therapeutics

Executive Assistant

South San Francisco

Sponsorship not specified$135k-$160kDetected 69 days ago

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About the role

Work closely and effectively with the CEO, CFO, and General Counsel to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately to ensure timely execution.
Prioritize conflicting needs; handle matters expeditiously and proactively, following through on projects to successful completion, often under significant deadline pressure.
Draft, prepare, and edit high-quality correspondence, board materials, reports, and presentations on behalf of the executive team.

Communicate directly with Board members, investors, external partners, and others on matters related to the executives' initiatives.
Serve as a bridge for smooth communication between the CEO, CFO, and General Counsel and internal departments, demonstrating the leadership necessary to maintain credibility, trust, and support with senior management.
Manage external commitments (e.g., external Board meetings, invited talks, industry events) and run interference with internal priorities to protect executive focus and availability.
Lead and support special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned, exercising sound judgment and independent follow-through.
Provide backup support for office operations and facilities as needed
Maintain strict discretion and confidentiality in all relationships with Board members and in handling Board-related materials and communications.
Maintain compliance with applicable rules and regulations set forth in the company's bylaws regarding Board and Board committee matters.
Executive Support

Bachelor's degree required.
Strong work tenure: 10+ years of experience supporting C-Level Executives or in a comparable senior administrative role, preferably within a biotech or life sciences organization.
Strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, Board members, and external partners.

Experience and genuine interest in both internal and external communications.
Expert-level written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability.
Emotional maturity and high level of discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information.
Highly resourceful team player with the ability to also be extremely effective working independently.
Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, adapt to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of service and responsiveness.
Demonstrated ability to achieve high-performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Forward-looking thinker who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.

This listing is sourced directly from Lycia Therapeutics's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.