Executive Assistant – R&D

About the role

Erasca, a clinical‑stage precision oncology company, is seeking an Executive Assistant to support its President of R&D, Chief Scientific Officer and Chief Medical Officer. The role provides high‑level administrative assistance across the R&D function, helping to keep leadership focused on advancing innovative cancer therapies.

Key responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars for senior R&D leaders, scheduling meetings across multiple time zones and priorities.
• Organise internal and external meetings, conference calls and virtual sessions, ensuring all logistics are handled.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel itineraries, adapting quickly to changes.
• Process expense reports promptly and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Prepare and update detailed PowerPoint presentations for leadership and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with employees, board members, investors, partners and health‑authority contacts on behalf of R&D leadership.
• Collaborate with administrative, HR and operations teams in San Diego and South San Francisco to foster company culture.

Required profile

• Highly organized, resilient and detail‑oriented with strong prioritisation skills.
• Ability to manage competing and evolving tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Professional confidence and strong communication skills.
• Experience supporting senior executives, preferably in biotech or pharma.

Required skills

• Advanced PowerPoint proficiency for creating complex presentations.