About Jade Biosciences
Jade Biosciences is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing best-in-class therapies that address critical unmet needs in autoimmune diseases. Jade’s lead candidate, JADE101, targets the cytokine APRIL, and is currently being evaluated in a Phase 1 clinical trial for the treatment of immunoglobulin A nephropathy. Jade’s pipeline also includes JADE201, an afucosylated anti-BAFF-R monoclonal antibody, as well as JADE301, an undisclosed antibody candidate, both 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 the Company on LinkedIn.
Role Overview
The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative and operational support to the Chief Legal Officer and other Executives as assigned. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to manage complex priorities in a fast-paced, highly confidential environment. The Executive Assistant serves as a trusted partner, ensuring efficient coordination and completion of a range of scheduling, document execution and management tasks. The Executive Assistant will provide focused support to assigned leaders and teams while operating as a cohesive member of our administrative team and provide backup support as needed.
Key Responsibilities
Executive Support
- Manage and maintain complex calendars for the Chief Legal Officer and other Executives as assigned, including prioritization of meetings and scheduling across time zones and teams
- Coordinate travel arrangements, including itineraries, logistics, and expense reporting
- Serve as a liaison between leadership and internal/external stakeholders
- Upload Board and Committee materials to Boardvantage
Legal Operations & Coordination
- Coordinate execution of legal documents and deliverables in a fast-paced environment
- Coordinate the execution and filing of Board and Committee minutes. Maintain legal documents, files, and records with strict confidentiality
- Coordinate document routing, signature processes, and document management systems
- Assist with compliance tracking, audits, and filings as needed
Project & Process Management
- Support cross-functional initiatives and projects
- Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and workflows
- Help manage department budgets, invoices, POs and vendor relationships
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of executive administrative experience, preferably supporting senior leaders in a legal environment
- Familiarity with legal terminology, board matters, and compliance processes is strongly preferred
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
- Detail-oriented
- High level of discretion and judgment, and ability to handle confidential information
Position Location
This is a remote role; periodic travel to team and company events is required.
The anticipated salary range for candidates for this role is $105,000 - $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.
As part of the I-9 verification of authorization to work in the United States, Jade Bioscience participates in E-Verify. To learn more about E-Verify please review this poster.
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.
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