Senior Administrative Assistant, R&ED

Senior Administrative Assistant – R&ED Position Summary   The Senior Administrative Assistant provides comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Senior Research Leadership team and the broader Research organization at Nurix Therapeutics, reporting to the Senior Executive Assistant to the CSO. This role is a critical partner in enabling leadership effectiveness — managing executive schedules, coordinating meetings and events, and supporting cross-functional operations across the department. The position requires exceptional organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving research environment.   Key Responsibilities:   Executive & Leadership Support   Manage calendar, travel, and expense needs for senior research leaders, exercising judgment to prioritize competing demands   Anticipate leadership needs and proactively offer solutions   Serve as trusted backup to the Sr. Executive Assistant to the CSO   Support governance and external-facing meetings (e.g., JRC/JSC) with the logistics and attention to detail they require   Meetings & Events   Plan and execute departmental meetings, town halls, and internal events   Coordinate logistics for both recurring team touchpoints and larger onsite gatherings   Ensure a well-organized, professional attendee experience across event types   Conference & Travel Coordination   Manage group-level travel and conference planning for the Research organization   Balance cost-effectiveness with team needs when booking and coordinating   Serve as the central point of coordination for larger-scale or centralized travel efforts   Cross-Functional Partnership   Partner with HR, Facilities, Legal, Finance, and Talent Acquisition on shared initiatives   Support onboarding, candidate experience, and special projects touching the Research organization   Act as a connective resource across departments to keep collaborative efforts moving smoothly   Administrative Operations   Maintain organizational infrastructure, including distribution lists and shared resources   Coordinate onboarding logistics for new team members   Keep departmental systems and records current and accessible   Communications & Stakeholder Relationships   Draft and coordinate internal communications on behalf of leadership   Ensure consistent messaging and timely follow-through across teams   Build strong relationships with stakeholders and represent the leadership office with professionalism and discretion   Process Improvement   Identify opportunities to streamline administrative workflows   Contribute to scalable processes and documentation for recurring departmental needs   Core Skills & Competencies:   Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and calendar management tools   Experience with expense reporting and procurement systems (e.g., Concur, Expensify)   Strong written and verbal communication skills, with comfort interfacing at the senior leadership level   Excellent judgment and discretion in handling confidential or sensitive information   Ability to manage ambiguity and shifting priorities with minimal oversight   Education & Experience:   Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience   5+ years supporting senior leaders (Director level and above), ideally in a department-wide capacity   Experience in life sciences, biotech, pharma, or another scientific/technical R&D environment strongly preferred   Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving biotech environment   Fit with Nurix Culture and Values Strong team orientation; highly collaborative Solutions and results-oriented focus Hands-on approach; resourceful and open to diverse points of view   Salary:          $124,500 - $153,600 Location:          Brisbane, CA - Onsite