Executive Assistant

Join our Mission to Protect Humankind!

Vaxcyte is a clinical-stage vaccine innovation company engineering high-fidelity vaccines to protect humankind from the consequences of bacterial diseases, which have serious and costly health consequences when left unchecked. Working to eradicate or treat bacterial infections such as invasive pneumococcal disease, Group A Strep, and Shigella is just the beginning. Our path to success is clear and well-defined, and Vaxcyte is set up to go the distance.

WHAT we do is every bit as important as HOW we do it! Our work together is guided by four enduring core values:

*RETHINK CONVENTION: We bring creative and intellectual diversity to every facet of the work we do in order to innovate and re-innovate the way vaccines are delivered.

*AIM HIGH: We embody our collectively audacious goal to courageously make the most complex biologics ever attempted to protect humankind.

*LEAD WITH HEART: Everyone leads at Vaxcyte with a kindness-first, inclusive approach to collaboration and vigorous debate that advances our business objectives.

*MODEL EXCELLENCE: The magnitude of our challenge requires our shared commitment to demonstrating integrity, accountability, equality and clarity across communications and decision making.

Summary:

Vaxcyte is seeking a talented and experienced Executive Assistant to provide administrative support to the Chief Scientific Officer & Chief Operating Officer. The ideal candidate has a natural passion for learning, enjoys taking on new tasks and projects, has an eye for perfection, and excels in an energetic, fast-paced environment while being able to understand big picture needs. This individual must be a self-starter, who is proactive, well-organized, anticipates needs and prioritizes tasks, and has a high degree of poise, emotional intelligence and professionalism. Strong business judgment with excellent communication skills is essential. The candidate will be a strategic partner bringing everything together, from calendaring and travel, team support, and prioritizing workflows.

Essential Functions:

• Provide high-level administrative and strategic support to the CSO/COO and his leadership team, serving as a trusted partner and key point of coordination.

• Manage complex calendars, prioritizing meetings and commitments, resolving scheduling conflicts, and ensuring the Executive is prepared for key engagements.

• Partner with the CSO/COO Chief of Staff to coordinate and facilitate leadership meetings, including developing agendas, preparing materials, tracking follow-ups, and ensuring timely completion of action items.

• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, itineraries, and expense reporting, ensuring seamless execution and adherence to company policies.