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Senior Administrative Business Partner

South San Francisco, CA 94080

Posted: 01/27/2026 Employment Type: Contract Industry: Administration Job Number: 12500 Pay Rate: $25.00 - $35.00 Remote Friendly: Onsite

Job Description


Our client is a leading biotechnology company that discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes medicines to treat patients with serious or life-threatening medical conditions. They are among the world's leading biotech companies, with multiple products on the market and a promising development pipeline.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Proactively manage and coordinate complex calendars, meetings, and travel logistics for senior management
  • Plan and execute large internal meetings, team offsites, and workshops across multiple locations
  • Serve as a trusted partner, handling highly sensitive information with confidentiality
  • Develop and process contracts, purchase orders, and expense reports
  • Assist with candidate interviews and onboarding processes
  • Manage departmental digital platforms such as gSites, Slack, websites, and newsletters
  • Draft professional communications on behalf of leaders and teams
  • Support project management initiatives, including Quality Compliance & Clinical Capabilities (QC3)
  • Lead the planning and execution of team events, ensuring seamless logistics and engagement
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Job Requirements


Required Skills:
  • 5-7 years of relevant administrative, operations, or project management experience, preferably within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
  • Exceptional organization and multitasking abilities
  • Proven experience supporting senior leaders and managing confidential information
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and collaboration tools (gMail, gCal, gSheets, gSlides, Trello, Jamboard, gMeet, ZOOM)
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and prioritize effectively
  • Demonstrated accuracy and meticulous attention to detail
  • Familiarity with project management support and cross-functional coordination

Nice to Have Skills:
  • Experience with digital content management and internal communication platforms
  • Prior exposure to clinical development or biotech environments
  • Ability to provide training on collaboration tools and software

Preferred Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience
  • Experience working with senior executives and diverse teams in a hybrid work environment

Other Requirements:
  • Must be available to work in a hybrid model (three days in the office, with anchor days Tuesdays & Thursdays)
  • Ability to adapt to evolving priorities and handle complex logistical tasks

Meet Your Recruiter

Shannon Chamberlin
Professional Recruiter, Account Manager

As a recruiter at Compass, Shannon is passionate about helping people. She finds her own personal fulfillment in guiding candidates on their career journey. Her candidates always feel very supported and she is the ultimate cheerleader when you find the right fit at a great company.

When Shannon isn’t working, she enjoys time with her family and weekends full of sporting events for her boys. She enjoys travel, time with friends and helping children with learning disabilities.

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