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Senior Administrative Business Partner

South San Francisco, CA 94080

Posted: 02/26/2026 Employment Type: Contract Industry: Administration Job Number: 12547 Pay Rate: $30.00 - $42.00 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.

Overview:
Join a pioneering force in biotechnology and play a pivotal role in advancing life-changing medical innovations. Our client, a leading biotech company renowned for its groundbreaking medicines and robust development pipeline, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Administrative Business Partner to support their executive team and drive operational excellence. This is your opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization at the forefront of healthcare innovation, providing strategic administrative support that ensures seamless leadership and impactful projects.

What you’ll do:
  • Provide expert-level management of complex calendars, scheduling across multiple time zones, and facilitating high-level meetings, including large internal and external events.
  • Manage relationships with internal teams and external partners, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
  • Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of internal meetings, team offsites, webinars, and large-scale events with advanced technological support.
  • Collaborate on agenda creation, presentation materials, and post-meeting follow-up to ensure clarity and efficiency.
  • Oversee digital communication platforms such as departmental websites (gSites, Spaces), newsletters, and content updates.
  • Coordinate logistics for moves, space planning, and vendor engagements, including contracts and payment processing.
  • Support the candidate interview process, onboarding, and administrative components of talent acquisition.
  • Assist in organizing team-building activities, workshops, and training sessions to foster a collaborative and productive environment.
  • Independently maintain organizational charts, manage content on various digital platforms, and ensure all logistical elements of the department operate smoothly.

Job Requirements


Required Skills:
  • 5-7 years of experience in administrative, operations, or project management roles, preferably within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sector.
  • Demonstrated success supporting senior leaders and managing multi-faceted projects.
  • Exceptional organizational skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Advanced proficiency in Google Suite (Gmail, GCal, GSheets, GSlides) and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
  • Familiarity with enterprise collaboration tools such as cSuite, Trello, Zoom, and Webcasting technologies.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
  • Capable of multitasking, prioritizing, and working independently with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent communication skills sufficient to draft professional correspondence and facilitate cross-functional collaboration.

Nice to Have Skills:
  • Experience working within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
  • Familiarity with the organizational structure and systems.
  • Ability to train team members on digital tools and platforms.
  • Event planning experience, especially with multi-location or high-tech virtual events.

Preferred Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
  • Previous exposure to supporting executive leadership in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Other Requirements:
  • Willingness to support occasional travel for team offsites and events.
  • Compensation familiarity and experience in managing contracts and vendor relationships.

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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