Executive Assistant to CEO, CFO & General Counsel

About the role

Lycia Therapeutics is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide senior‑level support to the CEO, CFO, and General Counsel. This fast‑moving biotech environment requires a proactive professional who can anticipate needs, manage competing priorities, and maintain a high degree of discretion.

Key responsibilities

• Manage complex, active calendars for three senior executives, including scheduling meetings, board sessions, and industry events.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel itineraries, agendas, and related documentation.
• Process expense reports and handle confidential correspondence.
• Communicate directly with board members, investors, and external partners on executive initiatives.
• Serve as a liaison between the executive team and internal departments to ensure smooth information flow.
• Prioritize and protect executive time by balancing external commitments with internal priorities.
• Draft, edit, and prepare high‑quality board materials, reports, and presentations.
• Lead special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.

Required profile

• Proven executive support experience in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment.
• Exceptional judgment, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive information.
• Strong organizational skills with a proactive, solution‑oriented mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Required skills

• Advanced calendar management.
• Travel coordination for domestic and international trips.
• Expense reporting and document preparation.
• Professional correspondence drafting and editing.