Executive Assistant, Research and Development

Executive Assistant, Research and Development New York, NY Protara Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company committed to advancing transformative therapies for patients with cancer and rare diseases. Protara’s portfolio includes its lead candidate, TARA-002, an investigational cell‑based therapy in development for the treatment of non‑muscle invasive bladder cancer and lymphatic malformations. The company is also developing IV Choline Chloride, an investigational phospholipid substrate replacement for patients on parenteral support. Job Overview The Executive Assistant to Research and Development supports the Chief R&D Officer and Chief Medical Officer, managing complex calendars, travel, expense reports, contract administration, and internal communications. This role is hybrid and requires attendance in the NYC office at least three days per week. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Support Protara’s mission of advancing transformative therapies. Act as a trusted partner to the Chief R&D Officer (CRDO) and Chief Medical Officer (CMO), responding to immediate requests. Manage multiple complex calendars, coordinate international and domestic travel itineraries, reconcile expense reports, and manage confidential communications. Prioritize competing priorities, resolve issues, and determine sound courses of action. Handle matters expeditiously, proactively and with discretion. Complete tasks from start to finish independently under deadlines. Disseminate communications across the R&D organization and Protara as a whole, coordinate meetings, set agendas, and record and file minutes. Optimize meeting management to reduce redundancies. Manage communication between CRDO, CMO, the Executive Leadership Team, direct reports, and cross‑functionally across all levels of Protara. Collaborate seamlessly with the administrative team, manage highly complex calendars and coordinate meetings with internal and external stakeholders efficiently. Plan meetings and events for R&D organizations, including live and virtual meetings and advisory board meetings. Act as the R&D conference point of contact, communicating conference information to relevant teams. Process contracts for R&D organizations including MSAs, CDAs, SOWs and other agreements, ensuring full execution with Docusign signatures. Maintain contracting documentation and communicate updates to functional area heads. Create an environment of excellence, fun, teamwork, and camaraderie for the R&D organization and Protara. Model Protara’s corporate values and inspire employees accordingly. Education and/or Experience At least 12+ years of experience supporting C‑level executives. Experience in Life Sciences or Biotech industry strongly preferred. Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required. Supervisory Responsibilities None Qualifications Proven ability to work independently; nimble, agile self‑starter who takes initiative. Excellent communication skills and desire to work well with others. High‑energy, self‑motivated individual. Flexible, collaborative, proactive team player who contributes positively to the working environment. Top‑tier organizational skills with strong attention to detail. Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities. Trusted with confidential information, handle with discretion. Ability to perform under pressure and juggle competing demands daily. Demonstrated high professional client service and responsiveness. Demonstrated ability to achieve goals and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. Computer Skills Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.). Physical Demands Moderate amount of travel; average 25% travel with variation based on business needs. Travel includes attendance at meetings and conferences. Benefits Salary Requirements: $134,000 – $138,000 based on experience and qualifications. Competitive compensation and benefits package including incentive bonus, equity compensation, matching 401(k), medical, dental, vision, commuter and fertility benefits. Generous Paid Holidays and Unlimited PTO. Protara is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. Protara is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed in policy and in practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job qualifications without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Protara Therapeutics, Inc.