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Character Biosciences · 2 weeks ago

Business Services Executive Assistant

Character Biosciences is a precision medicine company focused on targeted therapies for polygenic diseases. They are seeking a highly organized and proactive Business Services Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to C-suite executives and manage day-to-day office operations in their Jersey City HQ.

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Responsibilities

Provide direct administrative support to the company’s 4 C-suite executives, including heavy calendar management, travel coordination, meeting preparation, and expense reporting
Draft and edit correspondence, presentations, and reports on behalf of executives
Prepare board materials, take meeting minutes, and follow up on action items
Act as a gatekeeper, prioritizing requests and ensuring executives’ time is managed efficiently
Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Oversee daily office operations, organization and service offerings
Serve as point of contact for all workplace-related issues and address employee concerns promptly
Manage relationships and coordination with vendors, building management, and office service providers
Oversee visitor registration and provide logistics and planning support for guest visits
Manage office supplies, kitchen restocking, equipment, mail and deliveries, and facilities needs, including space planning and employee gifts
Manage office budgets and track expenses related to supplies, vendors, and facilities
Coordinate onsite events, lunches, meetings and team-building activities
Oversee workplace cleanliness and maintenance
Ensure the workplace is compliant with all safety standards and regulations
Support Finance with expense and reimbursement reconciliation via Expensify
Partner with HR on new hire onboarding, providing workplace safety tour (Jersey City), and ensuring all new hires have what they need to feel supported in their new role
Support HR with team adherence to workplace policies
Support for other HR & Operations tasks as needed

Qualification

Executive AssistanceOffice ManagementVendor ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteGoogle WorkspaceBudget ManagementDiscretionSafety Procedures KnowledgeCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem Solving

Required

5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant to C-suite, Office Manager, or similar role, ideally supporting senior leadership
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and a high level of professionalism
Knowledge of safety and security procedures within the workplace
Proven ability to negotiate with vendors and manage budgets effectively
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and other productivity tools
Ability to anticipate needs, take initiative, and solve problems independently
Discretion in handling sensitive information

Preferred

Experience with Expensify

Benefits

Strong equity incentives
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Commute stipend
Accrued paid time off policy

Company

Character Biosciences

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Character Biosciences is a platform that merges genomics with clinical data and AI technology, focusing on patients affected by AMD.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$137M
Key Investors
Sanofi VenturesInnovation EndeavorsLifeforce Capital
2025-09-17Series B· $17M
2025-03-25Series B· $93M
2022-05-17Series A· $18M

Leadership Team

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Cheng Zhang
Co-Founder and CEO
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