Port Therapeutics is a stealth venture-backed biotechnology company launched by co-founders Gabe Kwong (Georgia Tech), Mikhail Shapiro (Caltech, HHMI) and Sangeeta Bhatia (MIT, HHMI).
Port Therapeutics was founded with the vision to merge breakthrough advances in synthetic biology, cell Eengineering, and radiation oncology to enable safer, more precise and potent therapies.
The company’s platform technology will allow physicians to deliver the right therapy, at the right place, at the right time to meaningfully improve the outcome of patients with serious diseases such as cancer.
We are currently seeking an exceptional individual to join our growing team as an Executive Assistant.
The Executive Assistant to the co-founders of Port Therapeutics is responsible for providing comprehensive day-to-day support to the co-founders with the expectation of supporting other operators as the Company grows.
This dynamic position requires the ability to anticipate needs, think critically, and offer solutions to problems with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
The individual must be detail-oriented and have strong organizational skills. The role requires the ability to proactively build organizational knowledge and relationships to be successful. This role is a unique opportunity to join an early-stage, well-funded startup.
This is a part-time, hybrid position with the expectation to spend some time on-site in Los Angeles.
While the position will primarily require working west coast (PST) hours, some balance of east-coast hours (EST) will also be required.
Essential Duties include (but are not limited to): Provide calendar management for the co-founders.
Prioritize inquiries and requests while troubleshooting conflicts as well as make judgements and recommendations to ensure smooth day-to-day engagements.
Complete a broad variety of administrative tasks that facilitate the co-founders’ ability to effectively lead the organization, including assisting with special projects; designing and producing complex documents, reports, and presentations; collecting and preparing information for meetings with staff and outside parties; composing and preparing correspondence; maintaining contact lists; making travel arrangements; and completing expense and mileage reports.
Coordinate all Leadership Team meetings and off-sites and assist with staff meetings and events as needed.
Assist on the production, refinement, and completion of reports, meeting minutes and documentation.
Required Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor’s degree preferred.
5+ years of executive support experience including supporting C-level executives. Biotech or pharma experience preferred.
Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office and desktop publishing software; ability to design and edit graphic presentations and materials.
High level of commitment, availability after hours and on weekends as needed to meet the needs of the business.
Comprehension that priorities change resulting in the need to be adaptable, focused, and positive.
Working Conditions Light to medium physical effort/lifting, up to 20 pounds Prolonged periods of being at a stationary desk or work computer The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter (.pdf format) to hr@porttherapeutics.com Port Therapeutics requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof thereof, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.
Port Therapeutics is based in California with its R&D laboratory in Los Angeles.
Port is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.