Senior Executive Assistant

Senior Executive Assistant
Department: G&A 
We are a biotechnology company advancing next-generation oligonucleotide therapies for neuromuscular and neurological diseases. Our ambition is to unlock the potential of nucleic acid therapeutics by leveraging the drug delivery capabilities of our proprietary Enhanced Delivery Oligonucleotide (EDO) platform. We are applying this technology across a wide range of indications and are rapidly growing our team at our U.S. headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts. 
Position Summary
As a Senior Executive Assistant, you will be a trusted advisor to and provide support for C-Suite executives and serve as the right hand of the Chief of Staff. In this role, you will wear multiple hats, including but not limited to executive support, office operations, event planning, internal and external communications support, and special ad-hoc projects. The successful candidate for this role has a long track record of supporting multiple executives and providing the highest degree of service. This position is required to be on-site 5 days/week. This is not a hybrid role.
About the Team
This position belongs to the G&A unit of the business. The Senior EA will work alongside seasoned professionals and contribute to the overall organization and its administrative needs.
Responsibilities

• Manage calendars & emails for the C-suite and other executives as needed
• Coordinate travel arrangements for execs and occasionally other employees
• Make meeting arrangements, coordinate department events
• Collect and prepare information for use in meetings of the senior leadership team and other outside executives
• Prepare expense reports and related documentation
• Liaise with legal to execute various agreements
• Plan and execute company events
• Help coordinate hiring processes and be the point of contact/ guide for in-person interviews
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding sensitive information and company matters
• Contribute to cultivating a positive company culture
• Proofread a variety of documents
• Prepare slides for executive presentations
• Support other areas of the business that may need additional administrative assistance
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Skills / Competencies**

• Meticulous and organized
• Resourceful
• Solutions-oriented
• Sense of urgency
• High-quality output
• Good sense of humor
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a high growth, fast-paced environment

Required Education and Experience and Expectations

• BA/BS
• Minimum of 8 years in supporting executives in a biotech or pharmaceutical company
• Strong presentation design / prep skills
• Proficient knowledge of MS suite
• Prior experience working at a publicly traded company in the biotech industry strongly preferred
• Ability and willingness to be on-site 5 days a week

EEO Statement: PepGen is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status.
Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: PepGen does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Currently, we are partnering exclusively with The Bowdoin Group for all of our recruiting needs. Thank you.