Executive Assistant / Office Manager

Job Description

Job Description

At Lyterian Therapeutics, we are committed to developing medicines for patients in need by co-opting physiologically-relevant protein homeostatic mechanisms to regulate genetically-validated targets.

Position Summary :

As Executive Assistant / Office Manager, you will oversee the daily activities in a fast-growing biotech startup. If you are flexible, organized, and have a knack for multitasking, you will thrive in this role. Responsibilities are broad with the ability to take on a variety of tasks; including office management, coordination of internal and external meetings, interview scheduling, general administrative support, and people operations.

We look for teammates who are inspired by our mission and want to work in a collaborative, rigorous, and entrepreneurial environment. We seek candidates who are self-motivated, collaborative, proactive, and possess a strong desire to support our team on their mission to discover novel biology and new drugs. Efficient time management, excellent organizational and communication skills, and passion for high-quality work are essential.

Impact You'll Make :

• Oversee the daily activities of the office
• Strategically manage the CEO’s calendar and coordinate team meetings
• Assist to arrange travel and process expenses for the team
• Coordinate company events that foster connectivity and build community
• Assist with recruitment and new hire onboarding processes
• Help to build the team by coordinating interview schedules and being a warm point of contact for candidates
• Research and implement new technological resources to optimize office processes and enhance productivity
• Implement miscellaneous business processes, procedures, templates, and systems to support Lyterian through rapid growth
• Assist with special projects

Qualifications :

The expected base salary range for the Executive Assistant / Office Manager is $115,000 - $130,000. We encourage candidates of all levels to apply as there is often flexibility on job title and responsibilities. Compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including experience, qualifications, internal equity and location. Lyterian offers a competitive employment package that includes an annual bonus, significant equity, and a generous benefits package including comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for our employees and their families, plus a 401K match.

At Lyterian, we believe that a diverse, open, and inclusive environment and culture is key to our success.  We will not be influenced in recruiting, hiring, promoting or any other employment practices by race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical or genetic condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable federal, state and local laws. Lyterian will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws.

Note to External Recruiters : Submission of unsolicited resumes prior to an agreement set in place does not create any implied obligation.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.