Executive Administrator -Contract

Company Summary:

Kriya is a next generation gene therapy company focused on expanding the field to new frontiers. We have built a fully integrated, technology enabled platform for rational vector design, analytical characterization, and scalable manufacturing to design and develop gene therapies for diseases with well-understood underlying biology. We believe that rationally engineered gene therapies can transform the treatment of a broad universe of diseases – and we are prepared to lead this revolution in medicine.

Our team is made up of leading scientific experts who are passionate about improving patients’ lives and easing the burden of these life-changing disorders for patients. We are looking for teammates with the ambition, creativity, and energy to help us build a unique organization.

If you are looking to be a part of a company with an entrepreneurial culture, a bold vision, and a meaningful purpose, Kriya is the company for you.

• Support overflow activities from EA team as needed. This includes:
  • Assisting with conference registration and coordination
  • Arranging room blocks, hotel conference rooms, all meeting logistics. 
  • Ensure all AV preparations for meetings and video calls are set 
  • Contract support by submit CDAs and ensuring they are routed through our legal contracts system,
  • Support with domestic and international travel arrangements 
  • Support expense report preparation as needed

• Assist in planning and coordination of company-wide events and activities
• Facilitate internal communication, including meeting agendas, notes, presentation decks, and ownership of follow up tasks 

• Draft and proofread memos, letters, presentations, contracts, reports, and marketing materials 

• Maintain consistent interaction amongst the EA team and with the Chief of Staff

• Flexible schedule and available to support the needs of the CEO and leadership team in a very dynamic environment

• Manage confidential and non-routine information 

• 5+ years of experience in executive support in a fast-paced environment, preferably start-up/high growth

• Highly organized with strong project management and prioritization skills
• Superpowers in attention to detail, organizational and planning skills, and ability to achieve results under tight deadlines
• Self-starter with ability to take initiative, exercise judgment, and work independently; takes ownership and responsibility
• Relationship-builder with experience supporting executives across different time zones and creating connections across a dispersed team
• Expert scheduler with Microsoft Outlook, comfortable with frequently shifting schedules 
• Exceptional verbal and written communications skills
• Efficiency expert who leverages creative problem-solving skills
• Experienced at interacting with everyone in the company and outside parties
• Professional demeanor and a positive attitude about work and providing service – no task is too big or too small
• High sense of ownership and responsibility
• MS Office skills and the ability to learn unfamiliar software programs (Sharepoint; Expensify)
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Executive Support and Office Management