Executive Assistant

Company Summary: Korro Bio is a privately held biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of a new class of precision genetic medicines utilizing our propriety RNA editing platform, OPERA. Our portfolio of innovative RNA therapies has the potential to propel genetic medicine beyond rare genetic diseases into larger patient populations with common diseases. We have locations in in Cambridge & Woburn, Massachusetts.
We are collaborative and united by a common mission. We are building a company with extraordinary people with an audacious vision to create transformative genetic medicines for prevalent diseases. Our values - Rewrite the future, On the Cutting Edge, Better Together, Dynamically Different, Kindness, and Integrity form the fabric of the organization. They are reinforced daily and serve as key dimensions in the hiring process to help us ensure that Korro is a magnet for outstanding talent and a great place to work
Position Summary:  Korro Bio is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to join our expanding team at Korro Bio.  This individual will be responsible for providing critical administrative support and assistance to members of the Executive Team.  This role requires impeccable organizational, communication, administrative, and collaborative skills.  The candidate must have a minimum of 5 years administrative experience providing support to multiple senior executives. This position requires an individual who embodies a high level of professionalism and able to work effectively in a fast paced, rapidly growing and changing environment where initiative, self-confidence, flexibility, adaptability, and discretion are critical to being successful in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates high level of discretion, confidentiality, and good judgment in execution of all responsibilities.
• Organizes and manages complex calendars for executive team members, resolving any scheduling issues.
• Coordinates internal/external meetings with efficiency and detail; communicating clearly to explain conflicts and need to re-prioritize.
• Manages standing meetings and off sites with leaders’ teams as required.
• Provide site support as needed (events, coordination of meetings, administrative tasks, etc.).
• Oversees all aspects of conference attendance for team – registration, travel, pre-attendance prep meetings.
• Draft and prepare Word, Excel, PowerPoint presentations, decks, agendas, reports, special projects, and other documents in support of objectives for the executive team and the organization.
• Handles executive travel arrangements (domestic/international) and creates trip itineraries.
• Prepares expense reports in a timely fashion and provides budget support between team and finance.
• Effectively and proactively analyzes needs and problems and determine approach and priority in collaboration with senior leaders, their teams, and colleagues across functions.
• Participates in maintenance and improvement of processes; implement changes to improve processes for direct responsibilities.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced environment; performs additional duties as assigned by executive team members.
• Supports team communications between group and across functions.
• Works closely with Head of Administrative Operations to provide ad hoc support, as needed.
• Performs other administrative duties; office and front desk support as required.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required or commensurate experience.
• 5+ years of related experience required in working in an executive assistant role supporting C-Level executives.
• Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
• Has a strong business sense and can decipher priorities and make sound judgment calls when needed.
• Commitment to excellence – perform duties at the highest level possible on a consistent basis.
• Demonstrates ability and temperament to work with sensitive information.
• Team player – has team-oriented experience and approach.
• Ability to work independently and to think outside of the box with a good sense of priority and urgency.
• Has a positive attitude and good sense of humor.

Benefits:  Korro offers competitive compensation, including equity-based compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, a dependent care flexible spending account and a Company-funded health savings account and free parking.