Executive Assistant

Your experience includes… 

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience providing support to high-level executives
• High level of commitment- availability after hours and on weekends as needed
• Significant responsibility working in a dynamic, demanding, and fast-paced environment
• Exceptionally organized with keen attention to detail and the ability to shift focus and priorities when necessary, under pressure and within deadlines
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills; strong ability to inform and engage through written communications
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Professional, positive manner, with experience in a role requiring a high degree of confidentiality
• Excellent problem-solving skills and resourcefulness; ability to follow-through and close loops
• Strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit to accommodate high level of responsibility and multiple priorities
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and interested in learning within a fast-paced, fast-growth organization
• Proficient in MS Office (Word and some PowerPoint) with advanced Outlook organizational skills
• Strong project management skills
• It’s a bonus if you have supported Executives at the “C” level suite

You are interested in… 

• Coordination of the Leadership Team’s calendar for work related to the operational day-to-day activities of an ever changing, startup company
• Responsibility for proactively coordinating meetings and managing internal and external communications
• Coordinating worldwide travel plans including expense reporting and reimbursement
• Responsibility for all aspects for supporting projects for the LT
• Proactively collaborating with other administrative staff members in coordination of calendars, requests, and events

About you: 

As an experienced Executive Administrative Assistant with a background providing high-level support to Leadership Teams, you are seeking an exciting opportunity in a fast-paced, growing biotech startup. You are interested in leveraging a broad range of skills with a high degree of professionalism and discretion in handling a wide variety of comprehensive responsibilities. You are detail-oriented and have strong organizational skills to effectively manage administrative tasks. You have the ability to proactively build organizational knowledge and relationships and think critically and creatively to support problem-solving and ensure strong communication flow and follow-through. You are a project driver who understands the value of a fast paced environments’ productivity.

Tessera employees are creative and collaborative problem solvers. They have a strong sense of integrity and unwavering commitment to excellence.

Meet your Manager:

All inquiries regarding the posted position should be directed to the Talent Partner (see below). Interested individuals must apply directly to be considered for the opening. 

Aimee Tallarico - Senior Director, Laboratory Operations

Meet your Talent Partner:

Annie Edminster - Employee Experience and Talent Lead

Meet our Leadership Team and Board of Directors 

Tessera offers a competitive package of base and incentive compensation as well as a comprehensive benefits program designed to support the health, wellness and financial security of our employees and their families. Benefits currently include group medical, vision and dental coverage, group life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company contribution, tuition reimbursement, and much more.