4D Molecular Therapeutics · 4 hours ago
Administrative Assistant (Contractor)
Emeryville, CA
Contract
Hybrid
Mid Level
$36.05/hr - $45.19/hr
3+ years exp4D Molecular Therapeutics is a leading late-stage biotechnology company focused on advancing therapeutics for treatment of blinding retinal vascular diseases. They are seeking a motivated Administrative Assistant to support the Office of the CEO, assisting with calendar management, travel logistics, event planning, and administrative support functions.
BiotechnologyGenetics
Responsibilities
Assistant to Senior Executive Assistant: Support the Senior Executive Assistant (the hiring manager) as they manage multiple priorities and complete ad hoc task requests as business needs require. This includes tasks relating to supporting the Chief of Staff and CFO and Investor Relations workstream, as directed by the hiring manager
Calendar Management: As directed by the manager, scheduling and rescheduling meetings and appointments, recurring meetings, and arranging schedules to accommodate ad hoc, high-urgency meetings. Requires prompt real-time response to changing business needs and close collaboration with Senior Executive Assistant
All Hands Meeting Support: Under the direction of the hiring manager, send calendar invites, collect agenda items, prepare draft agenda, and provide support during virtual or face-to-face meetings
Internal Communications Support: Assist the hiring manager with posting and updating 4Cast intranet news posts and content under the direction of the hiring manager
Meeting Logistics and Planning: Under the direction of the hiring manager, plan logistics and catering, and lodging for off-site meetings, on-site meetings, and employee events. Follow 4DMT budget and purchasing guidelines
Travel Planning: Arrange domestic and international travel, including air and ground transportation, hotel reservations, out-of-town dining, and car rentals. Complete registration for conferences and events. Prepare and update itineraries as arrangements change
Event Planning: Coordinate logistics for employee engagement and social and volunteer events as directed by the manager and in compliance with HR policies
Expense Reporting: Reconcile expense reports monthly using Nexonia. Collect and submit receipts in accordance with 4DMT policies
Purchasing, Contracts, Invoices: Process contracts, purchasing, and payment processing using Ironclad and Coupa systems
Back Up Support: Provide occasional backup Admin support for Sr. EA while on PTO, support other members on the 4DMT Administrative Team during PTO or peak activity as requested and approved by the manager
Other Duties as Assigned: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time
Qualification
Required
BA or equivalent relevant work experience
3-5 years of administrative experience
Proficiency using Outlook, heavy use of email, calendar, and contacts functions
Ability to prepare and edit all types of written correspondence, including contract documents, presentations, and spreadsheets, employ formatting skills using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint file management
Good Judgement and Discretion: The office of the CEO handles sensitive information and often works on plans well in advance of public knowledge. The Administrative Assistant must hold matters in confidence and protect confidential information
Physical Activity - Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling. Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word
Physical Requirements - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met
Working Conditions - The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (as in typical office or administrative work)
Company
4D Molecular Therapeutics
4D Molecular Therapeutics designs, develops, and commercializes transformative gene therapeutic products for unmet medical conditions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$702.5MKey Investors
Cystic Fibrosis FoundationViking Global Investors
2025-11-06Post Ipo Equity· $100M
2025-10-13Post Ipo Equity· $7.5M
2024-02-06Post Ipo Equity· $300M
Leadership Team
David Kirn
Co-Founder & CEO
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Liansheng Zhu
Sr VP Biometrics and Data Quality
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