What You Will Contribute To Altos

Reporting directly to the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, the Senior Executive Assistant provides executive support in a one-on-one working relationship. They will serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to Legal, Compliance, and Environment, Health and Safety departments. The Senior Executive Assistant also serves as a liaison to senior management teams; organizes and coordinates executive outreach and external relations correspondence as needed; and oversees special projects.

The Senior Executive Assistant has a strong professional presence, a bias to action, the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and represents Altos accurately and positively in all settings. We seek a creative individual who enjoys working within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment that is mission-driven and collaboration-oriented. The ideal individual exercises good judgment in a variety of situations, is a clear and effective communicator, demonstrates excellent and adaptable administrative and organizational skills, and maintains a realistic balance among multiple, shifting priorities. The Senior Executive Assistant will have the ability to work independently on projects, from conception to completion, and must be able to work under pressure at times to handle a wide variety of activities and handles sensitive and confidential matters with high level of discretion.

Who You Are

Reporting directly to the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, the Senior Executive Assistant provides executive support in a one-on-one working relationship. They will serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to Legal, Compliance, and Environment, Health and Safety departments. The Senior Executive Assistant also serves as a liaison to senior management teams; organizes and coordinates executive outreach and external relations correspondence as needed; and oversees special projects.

The Senior Executive Assistant has a strong professional presence, a bias to action, the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and represents Altos accurately and positively in all settings. We seek a creative individual who enjoys working within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment that is mission-driven and collaboration-oriented. The ideal individual exercises good judgment in a variety of situations, is a clear and effective communicator, demonstrates excellent and adaptable administrative and organizational skills, and maintains a realistic balance among multiple, shifting priorities. The Senior Executive Assistant will have the ability to work independently on projects, from conception to completion, and must be able to work under pressure at times to handle a wide variety of activities and handles sensitive and confidential matters with high level of discretion.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree desired.
• Strong work tenure: 8+ years of experience supporting executives, particularly in the legal department.
• Experience interacting with and supporting board of directors preferred.
• Experience and interest in biotechnology and science.
• Strong experience developing internal and external communications and cross-functional and global partnerships.
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with extreme attention to detail.
• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, board members, and external partners.
• Expert level written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated emotional maturity and the exercise of independent judgment on complicated and difficult administrative matters involving sensitive and confidential information.
• Highly resourceful team player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of service and response.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals, meet deadlines, and manage time effectively.
• Resourceful self-starter that is curious, asks questions, and can make logical, proactive decisions in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Experience working with all levels of management, employees, vendors, external business partners, and high-level officials.
• Unwavering commitment to integrity.
• Proficient in Google apps, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point), Adobe Acrobat, and Social Media web platforms

 

The salary range for Redwood City, CA:

• Senior Executive Assistant: $154,700 - $209,300

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

 

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