Senior Executive Assistant
- Scholar Rock Inc.
- Full time
- Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Posted: February 10, 2023
Company
Scholar Rock is a Phase 3, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of innovative medicines for the treatment of serious diseases in which signaling by protein growth factors plays a fundamental role.
Our most advanced investigational product candidate, apitegromab (SRK-015), a selective inhibitor of the activation of the growth factor myostatin in skeletal muscle, is in development for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy, or SMA. Following positive results from the TOPAZ Phase 2 trial in patients with Type 2 and Type 3 SMA, we are now advancing apitegromab development through SAPPHIRE, an ongoing, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 clinical trial. In addition, we are conducting our DRAGON Phase 1 proof-of-concept trial for SRK-181, a selective inhibitor of latent TGFβ1 activation, in patients with locally advanced and metastatic solid tumors.
By combining our deep structural insights with antibody drug discovery, Scholar Rock is creating a pipeline of novel product candidates with the potential to transform the lives of patients suffering from a wide range of serious diseases, including neuromuscular disorders, cancer, and fibrosis.
Summary of Position:
Scholar Rock is hiring for a Senior Executive Assistant who will provide administrative support to the CEO and other C-suite executives including CMO. This is a unique opportunity to support our newest executives who will play an instrumental role in Scholar Rock’s mission to deliver high-impact medicines to patients with devastating diseases.
This Sr. Executive Assistant will be based out of our HQ in Cambridge. This person will be responsible for supporting these Executives by managing complex calenders, scheduling appointments and meetings, conference calls, travel arrangements, catering, and event coordination. This person may assist in the preparation of internal or external materials for key meetings and events. The successful candidate will foster and maintain strong working relationships with employees at all levels of the company, as well as with members of the Board of Directors, key external stakeholders, outside vendors and contacts. Professionalism is required as this is both an internal and external facing role.
The work you'll be doing:
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- Manage calendars of Executives and other designated team members; review and coordinate requests for meetings
- Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including respective expense reports
- Maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders (employees, Board members, etc)
- Organize meeting notes and minutes and maintain various meeting schedules
- Coordinates agendas, manages scheduling and meeting minutes for various internal and external meetings
- Be present in the office to handle the logistical aspects of meetings and events
- Assist in the preparation and management of company materials; drafting, editing and proofing various types of documents, including agreements, memos, correspondence and presentation materials (e.g., PowerPoint presentations)
The expertise we're looking for:
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- Must have proven track record of supporting c-suite and senior-level executives. Experience in a Biotech or Pharma setting a significant plus
- Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and act quickly and professionally.
- Must be flexible with ability to multi-task assignments and excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
- Possesses a strong attention to detail and the ability to follow through in completing assignments/projects
- Thorough knowledge in the use Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, SmartSheet) is required
- Outstanding customer service skills
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information, which has tactical and strategic importance
- Ability to work independently with discretion and confidentiality
Scholar Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.