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Administrative Business Partner

Planet Pharma · South San Francisco, CA · Yesterday
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Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Administrative Business Partner (ABP) to provide high-level administrative and operational support to leaders and teams within a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, strong business acumen, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage complex calendars and coordinate meetings across multiple stakeholders and time zones.
  • Schedule and support onsite and offsite meetings, team events, workshops, and leadership activities.
  • Prepare, edit, and distribute presentations, meeting materials, agendas, and minutes.
  • Cook up and manage travel arrangements and associated logistics.
  • Process expense reports, invoices, and payment requests in a timely manner.
  • Maintain department files, records, and documentation.
  • Develop, implement, and improve administrative processes and procedures.
  • Manage business planning deadlines and support special projects.
  • Partner with administrative colleagues to provide seamless support across teams.
  • Monitor action items and follow up to ensure timely completion.
  • Absorb budgeting activities, purchasing, and vendor coordination as needed.
  • Coordinate catering, meeting room logistics, and event supplies.
  • Order and maintain office supplies and equipment.
  • Welcome and assist visitors and guests.
  • Support department communications and information sharing.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders on administrative and operational initiatives.
  • Support multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Participate in staff meetings and assist with meeting coordination and documentation.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum 5+ years of administrative, executive assistant, or business support experience.
  • Experience supporting multiple leaders and working within a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong calendar management and meeting coordination experience.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage competing priorities.
  • Excellent attention to detail and follow-through.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience supporting Director-level leaders or above.
  • Experience coordinating large meetings, workshops, or offsite events.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, Google Workspace/ Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
  • Experience with travel booking, expense management, and purchasing processes.
  • Experience working in a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or corporate environment.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The Ideal Candidate Will Be A proactive and resourceful business partner. Highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously. A strong communicator with a customer-service mindset. Comfortable working independently while also collaborating within a team environment. An effective problem solver who exercises sound judgment and decision-making. Adaptable, flexible, and able to thrive in a dynamic and changing environment.

Pay

Pay ranges between 28-33/hr based on experience.

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