Septerna's mission is to make the promise of future GPCR medicines a reality for patients.

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&lt;p&gt;Septerna is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, CA on a mission to develop life-changing medicines for patients with the vision to become the industry-leading G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR)-focused drug discovery company. The company’s Native Complex Platform™ recapitulates GPCRs with their native structure, function, and dynamics outside of the cellular context. This approach enables novel access to modern structural and screening technologies used in industrial-scale drug discovery for the entire class of GPCRs. Septerna has an emerging pipeline of GPCR-targeted small molecule programs with potential for growth to target many GPCRs that have been undruggable and unexploited to date.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We are excited to expand our multidisciplinary team of individuals focused on creating revolutionary medicines to address the unmet needs of patients. At Septerna we strive to embrace diversity of thought, expertise, and background through collaboration. To join our ambitious team, be prepared to bring your real self to work every day; grow and learn from a talented team of drug hunters, scientists, and business professionals; and contribute your passion, creativity, and energy to accomplish our mission. We share a fearless pursuit of ground-breaking innovations and cultivate an environment where our employees succeed by learning from each other and working as a team.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We are committed to the development of meaningful therapeutics for patients with indications of high unmet need. This is a tremendous opportunity to work with talented individuals on the frontlines of therapeutic discovery and development. You will directly help move therapies through preclinical research, positioning them for success in the clinic. The successful candidate will add their passion, unique talents, and expertise to a dynamic team motivated to discover new disease-modifying therapeutics for patients in a fast-paced environment.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For more information see: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.septerna.com&quot;&gt;www.septerna.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THE ROLE&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;53&quot; data-end=&quot;589&quot;&gt;Septerna is seeking a seasoned, proactive Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to our CEO, COO, and CFO. This role is integral to the success of our leadership team and company operations, offering a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of executive management, investor relations, and company culture. The ideal candidate will bring over 15 years of administrative experience—preferably within biotech, pharma, or investment sectors—and possess exceptional organizational, communication, and discretional skills.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;591&quot; data-end=&quot;1102&quot; data-is-last-node=&quot;&quot; data-is-only-node=&quot;&quot;&gt;You will manage dynamic calendars, coordinate high-stakes meetings and travel, support board and investor engagement, and play a central role in internal communications and cultural events. This role also includes administrative support for legal and IP matters, and collaboration across teams to ensure seamless execution of company-wide activities. If you&#39;re a strategic thinker with a service mindset, thrive in fast-paced environments, and enjoy making an impact behind the scenes, this is the role for you.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RESPONSIBILITIES&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Proactively and efficiently manage and prioritize dynamic calendars for CEO, COO, and CFO with precision and discretion.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Proactively manage executives’ team engagement activities, such as their and their respective teams&#39; group meetings, including leadership team meetings, board of directors’ meetings, advisory meetings, team offsites, as well as teams’ participation at external financial and medical conferences and presentations on behalf of Septerna.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Serve as a front-line point of contact to liaise with key stakeholders, including Board of Directors, current and potential investors, and other members of the investment, business, and patient community.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Proactively assist with the company’s investor and public relations activities.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Spearheads internal communications by managing and updating internal message boards, partnering with our vendor on social media content, and proactively coordinating new employee announcements.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Provide administrative support to the Head of Legal and Intellectual Property, including coordinating signatures and notarizations for IP documents, maintaining the internal IP filing system, and assisting with general legal administrative tasks.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Help keep executives well-prepared and informed about upcoming commitments by proactively mentioning key activities for the day or week. Ensure executives have all the necessary information in advance (e.g., printed copies of resumes before interviews, etc.).&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Proactively organize and coordinate all domestic and international travel arrangements. Prepare travel itineraries and other information needed to make the executive’s experience run smoothly. Be available to address any issues or needs that may come up related to their travel. Timely prepare expense reports post-travel.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Draft clear, professional emails and memos with meticulous attention to detail, especially with key external stakeholders, board members, scientific advisors, etc.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Participate in the company social committee to help coordinate important cultural company events, including monthly happy hours and other events throughout the year, such as holiday parties, volunteer events, etc.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Collaborate with People &amp;amp; Culture, Facilities, and the Technology teams to ensure company All-Hands meetings are effectively set up and run smoothly behind the scenes.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Serve as back-up Executive Assistant as needed.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Support other administrative projects as necessary&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;REQUIREMENTS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Experience supporting CEO and other C-level positions required.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;A minimum of 15 years of administrative or operational experience, ideally in a startup or growing company environment.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Advanced Microsoft Office suite skills and familiarity with other technologies for automating or organizing workflows.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ability to manage various administrative responsibilities with a keen eye for detail.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Demonstrates professional and effective communication both internally and with external stakeholders.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Maintains strict confidentiality and applies professional discretion at all times.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Flexibility and ability to learn and adapt to a fast-paced and evolving work environment.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ability to take on new responsibilities, including supporting executives with key strategic initiatives.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Initiative-taking mindset and approach to anticipate executive needs and help prepare them for success.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Experience in biotech, pharma, or investment capital companies is required.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in South San Francisco, CA is $140,000 - $155,000. Individual pay may vary based on additional factors, including, and without limitation, job-related skills, experience, work location and relevant education or training. Septerna&#39;s compensation package also includes benefits, stock options, and annual target bonus for full-time positions.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;We are an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Note to Employment Agencies: Please do not forward any agency resumes. The company will not be responsible for any fees related to resumes that are unsolicited.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div style=&quot;line-height: 1;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 8pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Note to Employment Agencies: Please do not forward any agency resumes. The company will not be responsible for any fees related to resumes that are unsolicited.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 8pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;We are an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 8pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Septerna participates in the E-Verify program.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 8pt;&quot;&gt;California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice For Job Applicants.&amp;nbsp; If you are a California resident, click &lt;a href=&quot;https://septerna.com/california-consumer-privacy-act-privacy-notice-for-job-applicants/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; for our CCPA Notice.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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Executive Assistant (Biotech)

Septerna

Bessemer Venture Partners (BVP) is an American venture capital and private equity firm headquartered in San Francisco. Outside the United States, it has offices in India, Israel, Hong Kong, and the United Kingdom. In 2022, Venture Capital Journal ranked the firm as the 8th largest venture capital firm based on total fundraising over the most recent five-year period.

&lt;div class=&quot;content-intro&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Bessemer Venture Partners helps entrepreneurs lay strong foundations to build and forge long-standing companies. With more than 145 IPOs and 300 portfolio companies in the enterprise, consumer, and healthcare spaces, Bessemer supports founders and CEOs from their early days through every stage of growth. Bessemer’s global portfolio has included Pinterest, Shopify, Twilio, Yelp, LinkedIn, PagerDuty, DocuSign, Wix, Fiverr, and Toast and has $20 billion of assets under management. Bessemer has teams of investors and partners located in Tel Aviv, Silicon Valley, San Francisco, New York, London, Hong Kong, Boston, and Bangalore.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;201341983&amp;quot;:0,&amp;quot;335559739&amp;quot;:160,&amp;quot;335559740&amp;quot;:240}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Born from innovations in steel more than a century ago, Bessemer’s storied history has afforded its partners the opportunity to celebrate and scrutinize its best investment decisions (see&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.bvp.com/memos&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; data-auth=&quot;NotApplicable&quot; data-linkindex=&quot;0&quot;&gt;Memos&lt;/a&gt;) and also learn from its mistakes (see&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.bvp.com/anti-portfolio&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; data-auth=&quot;NotApplicable&quot; data-linkindex=&quot;1&quot;&gt;Anti-Portfolio&lt;/a&gt;).&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;201341983&amp;quot;:0,&amp;quot;335559739&amp;quot;:160,&amp;quot;335559740&amp;quot;:240}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Biotech &amp;amp; Healthcare Associate&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Bessemer Venture Partners&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Bessemer Venture Partners helps entrepreneurs lay strong foundations to build and forge long-standing companies. With more than 145 IPOs and 300 portfolio companies in the enterprise, consumer, and healthcare spaces, Bessemer supports founders and CEOs from their early days through every stage of growth. Bessemer’s global portfolio has included Pinterest, Shopify, Twilio, Kymera Therapeutics, Yelp, LinkedIn, PagerDuty, DocuSign, Wix, Fiverr, and Toast and has more than $18 billion of assets under management. Bessemer has teams of investors and partners located in Tel Aviv, Silicon Valley, San Francisco, New York, London, Hong Kong, Boston, and Bangalore. Born from innovations in steel more than a century ago, Bessemer’s storied history has afforded its partners the opportunity to celebrate and scrutinize its best investment decisions (see Memos) and also learn from its mistakes (see Anti-Portfolio).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Role&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We’re seeking a passionate and proactive Biotech &amp;amp; Healthcare Associate to join our team. You will be an essential part of our investment team and have a direct impact on identifying and nurturing emerging biotech and healthcare companies. In this role, you will work closely with &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.bvp.com/team/andrew-hedin&quot;&gt;Andrew&lt;/a&gt;,&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.bvp.com/team/steve-kraus&quot;&gt;Steve&lt;/a&gt;,&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.bvp.com/team/sofia-guerra&quot;&gt;Sofia&lt;/a&gt;, and other colleagues to evaluate investment opportunities and contribute to the growth of our portfolio companies. If you’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to contribute to the success of innovative biotech and healthcare startups, this is the opportunity for you!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Start Date: To be determined&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Location: Boston, MA&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Key Responsibilities&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Scientific Analysis: Conduct in-depth analyses of biotech R&amp;amp;D and scientific data to evaluate investment opportunities.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Communication: Develop strong relationships with entrepreneurs and stakeholders through effective oral and written communication.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Investment Support: Assist in identifying and evaluating potential investments in therapeutics startups across seed to growth stages.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Collaboration: Work closely with the investment team to support deal sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio management.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Market Research: Stay updated on industry trends and developments in biotech and healthcare.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What You’ll Bring&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Experience: Ideally 2+ years of experience in a relevant role such as venture capital, investment banking, management consulting, or an operating role in biopharma. Backgrounds with an MD, PhD, and/or MBA are also considered.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Skills: Strong understanding of biotech R&amp;amp;D, comfort with scientific data analysis, and excellent communication skills.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Curiosity: You possess an eager and open mind that drives you to explore new opportunities and discover innovative solutions.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Learning &amp;amp; Mentorship: You are both a student and a teacher, sharing your knowledge and learning from others. You seek to foster an equitable, inclusive environment where personal growth is encouraged, and mentoring is part of your ongoing career development.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Innovation: You believe in courageous, independent thought that fuels innovation. You thrive in environments where divergent opinions are welcome, and you actively encourage challenging the status quo.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Empowerment: You understand that the organization’s effectiveness depends on each individual taking ownership. You make confident decisions, using your best judgment in pursuing opportunities and confronting challenges.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Collaboration: You know that lasting success comes from individuals working in concert. You understand the power of high-performing teams and approach collaboration with selflessness, a genuine commitment to helping others, and an appreciation for diverse perspectives.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Intellectual Honesty: You value mutual trust and strive for intellectual honesty in all your relationships. You are committed to obtaining and sharing information with awareness of your own cognitive and professional biases, always ensuring transparency and building trust with those you work with.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Why Bessemer?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Compensation &amp;amp; Performance Bonuses:&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Annual Salary: Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Annual Performance Bonuses: Eligible employees receive annual performance bonuses based on both individual and company performance.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Deal Incentive Bonuses: Additional bonuses tied to the success of deals and investments.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Shadow Carry: Opportunity to participate in the firm’s carry structure and share in the long-term success of our investments.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Equity &amp;amp; Investment Opportunities:&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Co-investment Opportunity: Opportunities to co-invest in deals alongside the firm.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Retirement Plan: Access to a competitive retirement savings plan, including a 401(k) plan.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Health &amp;amp; Wellness Benefits:&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Generous Healthcare Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Life Insurance &amp;amp; Disability Insurance Policies: Coverage to provide peace of mind for you and your family.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Health &amp;amp; Wellness Programs: A variety of programs to support your physical and mental well-being.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Work-Life Balance &amp;amp; Paid Time Off:&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Generous PTO &amp;amp; Company Holidays: Generous paid time off plus company holidays to ensure a healthy work-life balance.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Parental Leave Support: Access to resources and assistance during your parental leave.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Work from Home Allowance: Financial support for creating a productive home office environment.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;In-Office Perks: Provided lunches, snacks, and beverage options. Business casual attire.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Professional Development &amp;amp; Mentorship:&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Learning &amp;amp; Development Stipend: An annual stipend to invest in courses, conferences, and other professional development opportunities.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;1:1 Mentorship: Personalized mentorship from a member of the investment team to guide your career growth.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Continuous Training Sessions: Regular opportunities for training and learning and development led by experts to enhance your skills.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How to Apply&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you are passionate about the future of biotech and healthcare, please complete the application below. We look forward to getting to know you!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;content-conclusion&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Bessemer Venture Partners is&amp;nbsp;proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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Biotech & Healthcare Associate

Bessemer Venture Partners

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