Senior Executive Assistant

About Capstan Therapeutics

Capstan Therapeutics is developing a targeted delivery platform and therapeutics to reprogram immune cells in vivo in a scalable and controlled format, for a broad range of disease categories. The core technology originating from University of Pennsylvania comprises Targeted Lipid Nanoparticles (tLNPs) to enable off-the-shelf immunotherapies, with tight control of dosage and of activity of engineered cells. The objective is to advance transformative first-in-class and best-in-class products for oncology, fibrosis and inflammation-related diseases and blood monogenic disorders. Our dynamic start-up is founded by pioneers in the field of immunotherapy, regenerative medicine and drug delivery including experienced industry leaders and academic faculty members from U Penn.

In summary, Capstan Therapeutics aspires to become the leader of a new revolution in medicine, opening the avenue of in vivo reprogramming of the immune system and bringing this treatment modality to a broad range of medical needs. With locations in Philadelphia and San Diego, we are looking for talented individuals to join us.

The Opportunity
As the Senior Executive Assistant, you will support our Chief Executive Officer and other members of the Capstan C-Suite. Reporting directly to the CEO, you’ll manager calendars and scheduling, plan meetings and events, support travel including expense reports, and provide other general administrative support as needed.  

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Proactively coordinate multiple calendars and assist with scheduling and organizing. meetings and speaking engagements (virtual and in-person).
• Arranges for travel accommodations.
• Manages expense reports, ensuring timely and accurate submission.
• Provides administrative assistance to Human Resources when needed.
• Supports ad hoc organizational projects for the team and Capstan Executive Leadership Team as needed.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• 10+ years of administrative support experience is required with at least 5 of those years supporting an executive leader.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Executive Assistant experience in calendar management, domestic/international travel
• Exceptional communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to project a highly professional image, consistent with dealing with senior executives
• Prepare meeting agendas and PowerPoint presentations for staff meetings as needed
• Flexibility amidst rapidly changing meeting and travel requirements
• Self-starter who can function autonomously
• Excellent Microsoft Office suite skills
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Capstan departments
• Ability to prioritize projects of greater urgency and importance under pressure

If you are interested in hearing more, reach out to us. We believe that each team member will impact and improve the lives of those we work with, and those we work for—our patients.

Capstan is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Unsolicited resumes sent to Capstan from recruiters do not constitute any type of relationship between the recruiter and Capstan and do not obligate Capstan to pay fees should we hire from those resumes. We ask that external recruiters and/or agencies not contact or present candidates directly to our hiring managers or employees.