Senior Administrative Assistant – R&ED

Position Summary

The Senior Administrative Assistant provides comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Senior Research Leadership team and the broader Research organization at Nurix Therapeutics, reporting to the Senior Executive Assistant to the CSO. This role is a critical partner in enabling leadership effectiveness — managing executive schedules, coordinating meetings and events, and supporting cross-functional operations across the department. The position requires exceptional organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving research environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Executive & Leadership Support

Manage calendar, travel, and expense needs for senior research leaders, exercising judgment to prioritize competing demands

Anticipate leadership needs and proactively offer solutions

Serve as trusted backup to the Sr. Executive Assistant to the CSO

Support governance and external-facing meetings (e.g., JRC/JSC) with the logistics and attention to detail they require

Meetings & Events

Plan and execute departmental meetings, town halls, and internal events

Coordinate logistics for both recurring team touchpoints and larger onsite gatherings

Ensure a well-organized, professional attendee experience across event types

Conference & Travel Coordination

Manage group-level travel and conference planning for the Research organization

Balance cost-effectiveness with team needs when booking and coordinating

Serve as the central point of coordination for larger-scale or centralized travel efforts

Cross-Functional Partnership

Partner with HR, Facilities, Legal, Finance, and Talent Acquisition on shared initiatives

Support onboarding, candidate experience, and special projects touching the Research organization

Act as a connective resource across departments to keep collaborative efforts moving smoothly

Administrative Operations

Maintain organizational infrastructure, including distribution lists and shared resources

Coordinate onboarding logistics for new team members

Keep departmental systems and records current and accessible

Communications & Stakeholder Relationships

Draft and coordinate internal communications on behalf of leadership

Ensure consistent messaging and timely follow-through across teams

Build strong relationships with stakeholders and represent the leadership office with professionalism and discretion

Process Improvement

Identify opportunities to streamline administrative workflows

Contribute to scalable processes and documentation for recurring departmental needs

Core Skills & Competencies:

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and calendar management tools

Experience with expense reporting and procurement systems (e.g., Concur, Expensify)

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with comfort interfacing at the senior leadership level

Excellent judgment and discretion in handling confidential or sensitive information

Ability to manage ambiguity and shifting priorities with minimal oversight

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience

5+ years supporting senior leaders (Director level and above), ideally in a department-wide capacity

Experience in life sciences, biotech, pharma, or another scientific/technical R&D environment strongly preferred

Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving biotech environment

Fit with Nurix Culture and Values

Strong team orientation; highly collaborative
Solutions and results-oriented focus
Hands-on approach; resourceful and open to diverse points of view

Location: Brisbane, CA - Onsite

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