Executive Assistant/Office Manager

About Rezo Therapeutics

Rezo is a different kind of biopharma company. Our mission is to dramatically increase the success rate of drug development by building a disease-agnostic, fully-integrated, network biology platform that will redefine our understanding of human disease and ability to treat it. Our Founders and members of the Board are a group of esteemed, world-class scientists from the University of California, San Francisco: Nevan Krogan, Kevan Shokat, Sourav Bandyopadhyay, Natalia Jura, as well as renowned biotech executives George Scangos and Norbert Bischofberger. These leaders bring with them a strong track record of amazing discoveries and scientific breakthroughs, leading to very successful companies and many FDA approved drugs.

Capitalizing on our Series A of $78M from top-tier investors, we are leveraging a unique integrated approach, combining capabilities in genetics, proteomics, structural biology and AI to generate deep biological insights and novel therapeutic approaches. A list of seminal studies leading to our company's formation, published in the journal Science, can be found here.

Located in San Francisco’s vibrant Mission Bay neighborhood, Rezo is in close proximity to UCSF, numerous urban amenities, and outdoor recreational opportunities. We recognize that realizing our mission depends as much on our people as it does on our science and are building a workplace that fosters collaboration, respect, and diversity where contributing to your team’s success is valued as highly as individual achievements. If you’re passionate about team science and breaking down barriers to progress in drug development, please consider joining us!

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated Executive Assistant/Office Manager to join our growing team. Reporting to the Head of Operations and Program Management, this individual will be responsible for handling a wide range of administrative tasks and providing support to the CEO and other C-level executives. Our ideal candidate is extremely resourceful, has a can-do attitude, and enjoys working within a team setting.

What You'll Do:

• Perform general administrative and clerical duties as needed
• Manage the CEO’s schedule, weekly priorities, and time-sensitive actions
• Provide additional support to other C-level executives at Rezo
• Work with recruiting professionals to schedule candidate interviews
• Coordinate travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, and itineraries for CEO and other C-level executives
• Draft documents, reports, spreadsheets, and presentations as necessary for various projects
• Assist in the onboarding process for new hires, including office setup and orientation
• Monitor and maintain office supplies and breakroom inventory
• Provide operational support to create a cohesive and optimally functioning office environment
• Provide daily administrative support to the CEO
• Assist in the planning and execution of team off-sites, happy hours, and other activities
• Interface with the Board of Directors, investors, and partners as appropriate for scheduling or other matters

About You:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Strong professional verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills that reflect the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks seamlessly
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and desire to build and be a part of a strong collaborative team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Drive, Adobe Acrobat, DocuSign, etc
• Able to work and thrive in a face-paced environment
• 7+ years of related experience in an administrative role, with a history in providing C-level executive support
• Experience working in biotech and/or at an early-stage company highly desired

Compensation at Rezo

The expected starting salary range for this position based in San Francisco, California is $112,000 - $150,000. Actual starting salary will be determined based on multiple job-related factors including a candidate’s skills, education, and experience, the level at which they are hired, market demand, business needs, and internal parity. This role is eligible for participation in our Annual Discretionary Bonus Plan (based on individual and company performance) and our Equity Incentive Plan, subject to the terms of those plans and associated policies. This position is also eligible for the benefits detailed below.

Benefits at Rezo

Medical (HMO or PPO), dental, and vision insurance

Discretionary time off policy

Company holidays (including summer and winter shutdown)

401(k) retirement savings program

Commuter / Mass Transit Benefit Program

Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Dependent care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Parental leave

Competitive compensation

Flexible work schedule

EEOC

At Rezo we value a diverse, equitable, inclusive workplace and provide equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. This statement covers all facets of employment and is especially important when it comes to growing our team.

If you are wondering if you’ll belong at Rezo, or are worried that you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications for this role, take a chance on us and yourself — please apply!

SF Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Rezo considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.