Jade Biosciences
Jade Biosciences is hiring: Executive Assistant in Chicago
Jade Biosciences, Chicago, IL, US, 60290
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About Jade Biosciences Jade Biosciences is focused on developing innovative, best?in?class therapies to address critical unmet needs in autoimmune diseases. Our lead candidate, JADE101, is designed to inhibit the cytokine APRIL (A Proliferation?Inducing Ligand) and is being developed for the treatment of immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN), a chronic kidney disease that can impair kidney function over time. JADE101 aims to reduce harmful IgA antibodies, lower proteinuria (a key marker of kidney damage), and preserve long?term kidney function. A Phase 1 healthy?volunteer study of JADE101 is ongoing, with interim, biomarker?rich data expected in the first half of 2026. Jades pipeline also includes a second development candidate, JADE201, and an undisclosed antibody discovery program, JADE?003, both currently in preclinical development. For more information, visit JadeBiosciences.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
Role Overview Reporting to Jades Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Executive Assistant will provide day?to?day executive support to the CFO and other assigned Executives. The Executive Assistant will provide focused support to executives and teams while operating as a cohesive member of our administrative team to provide backup support as needed. The successful candidate enjoys working within a dynamic startup environment, is detail oriented and rolls up their sleeves to find creative solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Provide calendar, travel and scheduling support for the CFO and lead complex scheduling of Board of Directors and committee meetings and investor meetings for the CEO, CFO and CSO
Responsible for management of Board and Board committee materials in Boardvantage including organization and timely upload of files; partners with GC on management of Board and Board committee scheduling and upload of materials into Boardvantage
Regularly partner cross functionally with leadership and staff across organization to ensure support is delivered seamlessly
Arrange domestic and international travel for executives and, with an understanding of each executives travel preferences, enable seamless travel solutions
Prepare timely and accurate expense reports including collecting and organizing receipts
Coordinate team meetings including scheduling, planning agendas and coordinating meeting logistics
Arrange off?site meetings and activities including meeting logistics and catering
Prepare presentation decks, agendas and reports and lead special projects as needed
Draft and prepare correspondence
Proactively look for ways to minimize Executives time spent on administrative activities
Qualifications Bachelors degree or equivalent experience with 6+ years of related experience and 3+ years of experience supporting public company C?level executives
Experience scheduling Board of Directors and investor meetings and coordinating meeting logistics
Proficiency with Boardvantage or Diligent board management software is required
Experience in a startup environment is required; Life Sciences experience is preferred
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and similar tools and software
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proactive and solutions?oriented mindset
Adept at prioritizing and making sound judgment calls as needed
Works with the highest level of integrity and maintains strict confidentiality
High organizational and time?management skills and ability to multitask
Team player with a team?oriented approach
Ability to think outside of the box and with a sense of urgency
Ability to function well in a fast?paced, dynamic startup environment
Position Location This is a remote role; periodic travel to team and company events is required. Preferred location is Boston or Chicago.
Compensation The anticipated salary range for candidates for this role is $100,000 - $120,000. The final salary offered will depend on several factors, which may include, but is not limited to, relevant years of experience, educational background, and geography.
Legal & EEO As part of the I?9 verification of authorization to work in the United States, Jade Biosciences participates in E?Verify. To learn more about E?Verify please review this poster.
Jade Biosciences is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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