Denali Therapeutics · 7 hours ago
Senior Coordinator, Project Admin
South San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$50/hr - $61.54/hr
4+ years expDenali Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing therapies for neurodegenerative diseases. The Senior Project Admin Coordinator will manage activities for senior leadership, including calendar management, meeting organization, and travel logistics while serving as a primary point of contact for various engagements.
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Responsibilities
Confidentially coordinate activities for assigned members of Denali Senior Leadership. This includes management of a complex calendar(s) and organizing BOD, advisory and investor meetings when required
Coordinate travel arrangements and associated logistics with shifting priorities and deadlines. Plan and organize meetings, prepare agendas, provide research and background information, create presentations and coordinate all logistics
Represent Senior Leadership to external constituencies by serving as the primary point of contact and assessing requests and questions. Make autonomous, accurate and swift judgments, including forwarding questions and requests to other senior staff
Prepare Senior Leadership for internal/external meetings by researching organizations and individuals, bringing together resources to aid in preparation, and compiling relevant materials
Anticipate the business needs for Denali Senior Leadership and senior team by proactively formulating and evaluating solutions and/or recommendations to facilitate meeting deadlines and achieving goals
Partner and coordinate hiring activities for the Talent Acquisition team, including:
Maintaining a master calendar including, but not limited to candidates, hiring managers and Talent Acquisition staff
Coordinating travel arrangements and associated logistics, while navigating shifting priorities
Serving as a central point of contact for assessing requests and questions from candidates interviewing for role in various Denali business areas, and channeling requests to other team members as appropriate
Compose correspondence. Develop, review, and edit presentations and documentation. Independently research and analyze associated issues and/or compile materials needed for presentation and/or decision-making purposes
Manage multiple projects simultaneously. Anticipate and track initial dates, events, and associated action items; follow up with appropriate parties on behalf of supervisor to ensure deadlines are met
Support event planning and execution
Maintain accurate and timely recording of work time by clocking in and out using designated timekeeping systems. Adherence to company timekeeping policies, including rules regarding overtime, meal breaks, and reporting procedures for any discrepancies
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent and 4+ years of administrative support experience required
Proven track record of supporting senior-level leadership
Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive issues and maintain the utmost confidentiality
Demonstrated ability to perform duties with a high level of professionalism, flexibility, discretion, judgment, diplomacy, and tact
Exemplary internal and external interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to multitask, adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
Advanced computer skills and demonstrated experience with office software and G-Suite
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including editing and proofreading
Growth mindset with interest and curiosity to learn new things
Ability to adapt to changes in a rapidly scaling organization
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Ability to take initiative and ownership of projects
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
Biotech industry experience
Previous experience working for a global organization
Benefits
401k
Healthcare coverage
ESPP
A broad range of other benefits
Company
Denali Therapeutics
Denali Therapeutics is dedicated to defeating neurodegenerative diseases to deliver safe and effective medicines to patients and families.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (10)
2024 (14)
2023 (7)
2022 (6)
2021 (5)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.32BKey Investors
Royalty PharmaBaillie Gifford
2025-12-04Post Ipo Debt· $200M
2024-02-27Post Ipo Equity· $500M
2022-10-19Post Ipo Equity· $275M
Leadership Team
Ryan Watts
CEO
Peter Chin
Sr. Vice President & Head of Late-Stage Clinical Development and Medical Affairs
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