Executive Administrative Assistant (Contract)

Job Description Job Description Salary : THE COMPANY 89bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development of best-in-class therapies for patients with liver and cardiometabolic diseases who lack optimal treatment options. The company is focused on rapidly advancing its lead candidate, pegozafermin, through Phase 3 clinical development for the treatment of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and severe hypertriglyceridemia (SHTG). Pegozafermin is a specifically engineered, potentially best-in-class fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) analog with unique glycoPEGylated technology that optimizes biological activity through an extended half-life. The company is headquartered in San Francisco. SPECIAL ADVISORY The FTC has an advisory out on the domain 89biocareers.com if you are contacted by any group using a similar, but not our exact domain 89bio.com, please Report any Scams. THE ROLE We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Administrative Assistant (Contract) to support key members of the 89bio team. This individual will play a role in managing administrative functions, coordinating meetings and travel, and supporting departmental initiatives. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and brings strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. THE RESPONSIBILITIES Provide day-to-day administrative support to the members of the R&D leadership team Manage and coordinate complex calendars, meetings, and video conferences with internal and external stakeholders Arrange domestic and international travel, prepare detailed itineraries, and reconcile expenses Assist in preparing meeting materials, correspondence, PowerPoint presentations, and reports Maintain team documentation including meeting agendas, minutes, and action tracking Support planning and execution of department events, training sessions, and cross-functional meetings Help coordinate onboarding logistics for new team members and liaise with HR as needed Manage purchase requests and work with Finance and Legal to process contracts, NDAs, and invoices Help with the planning and execution of employee engagement activities Provide reception and facilities backup Maintain confidentiality and discretion while handling sensitive information. THE QUALIFICATIONS 6-8 years of administrative experience, with at least 2 years supporting senior-level leaders Prior experience in biotech / pharmaceutical industry strongly preferred High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Bachelors degree or equivalent by experience Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams Must be able to work from the San Francisco office at least 2 days per week SALARY & LEVEL 89bio considers a range of factors when determining salary and level. These considerations mean actual salary and level may vary. The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location for this position in Northern California is $62 / hour - $75 / hour. 89bios role / level assessment approach involves assessing candidates during the interview process before confirming the level / title designation. The level assessment is considered on a case-by-case basis. Offer and level is based on factors such as : education, experience, qualifications, geographic location, transferable skills, licenses / certifications and other job-related factors permitted by law. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Background investigations are required for all positions by 89bio, consistent with applicable law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or based on disability. 89bio is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, 89bio will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process, and / or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. Notice to Recruiters : To protect the interest of all parties, 89bio does not accept unsolicited resumes and we ask that employees, hiring managers and executives not be contacted directly. All recruitment is managed through the 89bio Talent Acquisition Team.

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