EA Development

Celea Therapeutics is dedicated to advancing transformative treatments for people with serious respiratory diseases. Drawn from the Latin word for "sky," our name reflects our mission to rise above the status quo and deliver therapies that change lives. Our lead program, deupirfenidone (LYT-100), is currently in Phase 3 clinical development with active candidate enrollment, representing a potential new standard of care for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and other fibrotic lung diseases.

Celea Therapeutics is dedicated to advancing transformative treatments for people with serious respiratory diseases. Drawn from the Latin word for "sky," our name reflects our mission to rise above the status quo and deliver therapies that change lives. Our lead program, deupirfenidone (LYT-100), is currently in Phase 3 clinical development with active candidate enrollment, representing a potential new standard of care for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and other fibrotic lung diseases. Rising above the status quo takes a team as strong as its science, and we hire and work by five values: accountability - owning outcomes and acting like owners; transparency - talking straight and building trust; innovation - challenging accepted ideas and taking smart risks; and passion - bringing energy and heart to the mission. As we prepare for our next stage of growth and clinical advancement, Celea is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Chief Medical Officer and executive team. Reporting to the CMO, this role will serve as a strategic partner to the CMO, helping drive executive priorities, strengthen cross-functional coordination, and ensure the Development organization operates effectively and efficiently while also personally managing complex calendars, meetings, communications, travel, and other day-to-day executive and administrative responsibilities. Over time, this person will help build scalable processes and operating rhythms that support a growing organization, anticipate the evolving needs of the CMO and executive team, and enable Celea to operate effectively as it advances toward commercialization, and will be instrumental in guiding Celea through its next chapter. Travel coordination: researching travel options (US and international), booking travel, itinerary updates/changes, expense reports, coordinating travel visas.

Build and continuously improve organization and administrative processing - including thoughtful use of AI and automation - so the function scales with the company.

Must have a positive "can do" attitude, be a consummate team player, show excellent judgment as well as work well independently with minimal supervision.

Must have highly proficient in Microsoft office including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint along with experience setting up systems and databases.

Ability to work in the office 4 days a week.

Proficiency using AI tools to work smarter - curiosity about how technology can improve the quality and speed of your work.

Shape the foundation of a Phase 3 biotech poised for significant growth.

Competitive compensation and equity package.

The anticipated salary range for this role is $90,000 - $120,000, plus bonus and equity. Where an offer lands within the range reflects the candidate's experience, skills, and internal equity - and we welcome open conversations about compensation from the first call, so there are no surprises at the offer stage.

In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for bonus and equity compensation.

We evaluate every candidate against the requirements of the role using a structured, evidence-based process, and we make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

For more information, visit or connect with us on Twitter @celeatx.

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