Tenaya Therapeutics is a publicly held biotechnology company committed to a bold mission: to discover, design, develop and deliver curative therapies that address the underlying drivers of heart disease. Founded by leading cardiovascular scientists from Gladstone Institutes and University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW), we are advancing a deep and diverse pipeline that includes both gene therapies and small molecules.

Tenaya is headquartered in South San Francisco, California, USA, with a team that comprises over 140 employees. Inspired by the majesty of Tenaya Peak in Yosemite National Park, our name represents the tenacity of our team in reaching our ultimate peak – the delivery of new therapies for heart disease to the patients who need them.

For more information, please visit www.tenayatherapeutics.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

Diversity & Inclusion is a core Value for Tenaya Therapeutics, and we encourage those from under-represented communities to apply.

Role:

Tenaya has an immediate need for an Administrative Assistant (part-time, Contract Role) to provide administrative support to our Manufacturing Facility, with both day-to-day tasks and longer-term projects. The ideal candidate is a self-starter and problem-solver who will work closely with all levels of the organization to drive the company’s future success. This role requires excellent judgement, attention to detail, high touch execution and efficient communication.

Ideally, you thrive in a startup, fast-paced environment where every day is unique. You are confident, poised and cool-headed, no matter how much is changing around you. You strive for excellence in every facet of your work, and you understand the excitement and commitment of ‘start-up’ roles. Finally, you love being part of a team aligned around a compelling mission.

Responsibilities:

• Provides administrative support to the Manufacturing Team including calendaring meetings and events.
• Prepares office or other venues for meetings and events, and hosts in-office visitors, including Executives, All Hands, and BOD.
• Oversees ordering and restocking of office supplies
• Collaborate with food vendors for meetings, weekly lunches and kitchen supplies
• Assists in management and preparation of office cultural events

• Works on projects as assigned; uses good judgement in gathering, organizing and presenting information.
• Manages projects independently; plans & solves problems using available resources.

Competencies:

• Flexible self-starter who gets results with minimal support and direction in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized & efficient planner.
• Works well with others; builds trust and maintains credibility.
• Persistent, consistent follow-up through resolution. Stays the course; works well under pressure.
• Positive outlook, confident and good natured.

• Friendly, and welcoming personality; positive and upbeat manner with a can-do attitude.
• Dependable, proactive and able to complete work in a timely, accurate and thorough manner.
  

Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience in administrative work.

• Highly skilled with technology tools including (and not limited to): web apps, MS Office, MS TEAMS, Zoom, etc.