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Executive Assistant

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Jade Biosciences
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Administrative/Clerical
    Business Administration, Office Administrator/ Coordinator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 120000 USD Yearly USD 100000.00 120000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Executive Assistant

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About Jade Biosciences

Jade Biosciences is focused on developing innovative, best‑in‑class therapies to address critical unmet needs in autoimmune diseases. Our lead candidate, JADE
101, is designed to inhibit the cytokine APRIL (A Proliferation‑Inducing Ligand) and is being developed for the treatment of immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN), a chronic kidney disease that can impair kidney function over time. JADE
101 aims to reduce harmful IgA antibodies, lower proteinuria (a key marker of kidney damage), and preserve long‑term kidney function. A Phase 1 healthy‑volunteer study of JADE
101 is ongoing, with interim, biomarker‑rich data expected in the first half of 2026. Jade’s pipeline also includes a second development candidate, JADE
201, and an undisclosed antibody discovery program, JADE‑003, both currently in preclinical development. For more information, visit  and follow us on Linked In.

Role Overview

Reporting to Jade’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Executive Assistant will provide day‑to‑day executive support to the CFO and other assigned Executives. The Executive Assistant will provide focused support to executives and teams while operating as a cohesive member of our administrative team to provide backup support as needed. The successful candidate enjoys working within a dynamic startup environment, is detail oriented and rolls up their sleeves to find creative solutions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide calendar, travel and scheduling support for the CFO and lead complex scheduling of Board of Directors and committee meetings and investor meetings for the CEO, CFO and CSO
  • Responsible for management of Board and Board committee materials in Board vantage including organization and timely upload of files; partners with GC on management of Board and Board committee scheduling and upload of materials into Board vantage
  • Regularly partner cross functionally with leadership and staff across organization to ensure support is delivered seamlessly
  • Arrange domestic and international travel for executives and, with an understanding of each executive’s travel preferences, enable seamless travel solutions
  • Prepare timely and accurate expense reports including collecting and organizing receipts
  • Coordinate team meetings including scheduling, planning agendas and coordinating meeting logistics
  • Arrange off‑site meetings and activities including meeting logistics and catering
  • Prepare presentation decks, agendas and reports and lead special projects as needed
  • Draft and prepare correspondence
  • Proactively look for ways to minimize Executive’s time spent on administrative activities
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with 6+ years of related experience and 3+ years of experience supporting public company C‑level executives
  • Experience scheduling Board of Directors and investor meetings and coordinating meeting logistics
  • Proficiency with Board vantage or Diligent board management software is required
  • Experience in a startup environment is required;
    Life Sciences experience is preferred
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and similar tools and software
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proactive and solutions‑oriented mindset
  • Adept at prioritizing and making sound judgment calls as needed
  • Works with the highest level of integrity and maintains strict confidentiality
  • High organizational and time‑management skills and ability to multitask
  • Team player with a team‑oriented approach
  • Ability to think outside of the box and with a sense of urgency
  • Ability to function well in a fast‑paced, dynamic startup environment
Position Location

This is a remote role; periodic travel to team and company events is required. Preferred location is Boston or Chicago.

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for candidates for this role is $100,000 - $120,000. The final salary offered will depend on several factors, which may include, but is not limited to, relevant years of experience, educational background, and geography.

Legal & EEO

As part of the I‑9 verification of authorization to work in the United States, Jade Biosciences participates in E‑Verify. To learn more about E‑Verify please review this poster.
Jade Biosciences is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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