Avidity Biosciences is hiring: Senior Executive Assistant in San Diego

Job Title:

Senior Executive Assistant

Location:

San Diego, CA

Position Type:

Full time

FLSA:

Exempt

Department:

Commercial

At Avidity Biosciences, we are passionate about the impact of every employee in realizing our vision of improving people’s lives by delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics. Avidity is revolutionizing the field of RNA with its proprietary AOCs, which are designed to combine the specificity of monoclonal antibodies with the precision of oligonucleotide therapies to address targets and diseases previously unreachable with existing RNA therapies. If you are a committed, solution-oriented thinker, join us in making a difference and become part of our growing culture that is integrated, collaborative, agile and focused on the needs of patients.

Avidity Biosciences, Inc.'s mission is to profoundly improve people's lives by delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics - Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates (AOCs). Utilizing its proprietary AOC platform, Avidity demonstrated the first-ever successful targeted delivery of RNA into muscle and is leading the field with clinical development programs for three rare muscle diseases: myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). Avidity is broadening the reach of AOCs with its advancing and expanding pipeline, including programs in cardiology and immunology through internal discovery efforts and key partnerships. Avidity is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

For more information about our AOC platform, clinical development pipeline, and people, please visit www.aviditybiosciences.com and engage with us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

The Senior Executive Assistant will work directly with the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). This is a pivotal, multi-tasking role that requires strong leadership skills and the ability to think on your feet. The Senior Executive Assistant must be able to quickly assess situations, find solutions, and take decisive action. Your expertise will help us streamline processes, enhance productivity, and contribute to the overall success of our commercial efforts.

1. Provide comprehensive administrative support to the CSO, including scheduling meetings, managing correspondence, and preparing reports.
2. Independently manage complex calendar and travel schedules (domestic and international) for the CSO.
3. Prepare and produce various routine and ad-hoc reports of a standard to complex nature as assigned, utilizing independent judgment, analysis, and innovation regarding format layout.
4. Provide support in meeting activities such as organizing and planning meetings (e.g. Board of Directors, project, team-meetings), with the ability to work/re-work complicated calendar scheduling.
5. Prioritize and direct incoming business matters in a timely and efficient manner.
6. Act as a liaison to other corporate groups, internal and external contacts.
7. Respond quickly and effectively to last-minute changes to meetings and logistics.
8. Maintain confidential files and contact information.
9. Complete and manage projects as assigned.
10. Perform other duties as required.

1. Bachelor's degree in business is preferred (work experience may be substituted for a degree).
2. Minimum 15 years of experience as an executive administrative assistant with 10 years in escalating administrative roles (experience supporting executive-level management).
3. Experience working with senior-level managers, exercising professionalism & discretion.
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
5. Outstanding communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; strong customer service.
6. Attention to detail and great problem-solving skills.
7. Proactively manage tasks and workloads; flexible, able to adapt/adjust with short notice.
8. Capable of making good judgments, anticipating needs, and the ability to work independently.
9. Maintain positive, professional relationships with personnel at all levels of the organization.

1. The base salary range for this role is $128,000 - $140,000. The final compensation will be commensurate with such factors as relevant experience, skillset, internal equity and market factors.
2. Avidity offers competitive compensation and benefits, which includes the opportunity for annual and spot bonuses, stock options, and RSUs, as well as a 401(k) with an employer match. In addition, the comprehensive wellness program includes coverage for medical, dental, vision, and LTD, as well as four weeks of time off.
3. A commitment to learning and development which includes a variety of programming internally developed by and for Avidity employees, opportunities for job-specific training offered by industry, and an education reimbursement program.