The Senior Administrative Assistant provides comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Senior Research Leadership team and the broader Research organization at Nurix Therapeutics, reporting to the Senior Executive Assistant to the CSO.
This role is a critical partner in enabling leadership effectiveness — managing executive schedules, coordinating meetings and events, and supporting cross-functional operations across the department.
The position requires exceptional organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving research workplace.Key Responsibilities:Manage calendar, travel, and expense needs for senior research leaders, exercising judgment to prioritize competing demandsAnticipate leadership needs and proactively offer solutionsServe as trusted backup to the Sr.
Executive Assistant to the CSOSupport governance and external-facing meetings (e.g., JRC/JSC) with the logistics and attention to detail they requireMeetings & EventsPlan and execute departmental meetings, town halls, and internal eventsCoordinate logistics for both recurring team touchpoints and larger onsite gatheringsEnsure a well-organized, professional attendee experience across event typesConference & Travel CoordinationManage group-level travel and conference planning for the Research organizationBalance cost-effectiveness with team needs when booking and coordinatingServe as the central point of coordination for larger-scale or centralized travel effortsCross-Functional PartnershipPartner with HR, Facilities, Legal, Finance, and Talent Acquisition on shared initiativesSupport onboarding, candidate experience, and special projects touching the Research organizationAct as a connective resource across departments to keep collaborative efforts moving smoothlyAdministrative OperationsMaintain organizational infrastructure,



including distribution lists and shared resourcesCoordinate onboarding logistics for new team membersKeep departmental systems and records current and accessibleCommunications & Stakeholder RelationshipsDraft and coordinate internal communications on behalf of leadershipEnsure consistent messaging and timely follow-through across teamsBuild strong relationships with stakeholders and represent the leadership office with professionalism and discretionProcess ImprovementIdentify opportunities to streamline administrative workflowsContribute to scalable processes and documentation for recurring departmental needsCore Skills & Competencies:Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and calendar management toolsExperience with expense reporting and procurement systems (e.g., Concur, Expensify)Strong written and verbal communication skills, with comfort interfacing at the senior leadership levelExcellent judgment and discretion in handling confidential or sensitive informationAbility to manage ambiguity and shifting priorities with minimal oversightEducation & Experience:Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience5+ years supporting senior leaders (Director level and above), ideally in a department-wide capacityExperience in life sciences, biotech, pharma, or another scientific/technical R&D; environment strongly preferredProactive, resourceful, and comfortable operating in a rapid-paced, evolving biotech environmentFit with Nurix Culture and ValuesStrong team orientation; highly collaborativeSolutions and results-oriented focusHands-on approach; resourceful and open to diverse points of viewLocation: Brisbane, CA - OnsiteNurixNurix is writing medicine's next chapter using targeted protein degradation as a new script to outmatch disease.Nurix Therapeutics is pioneering degrader-based medicines that leverage the ubiquitin-proteasome system to transform disease treatment and address limitations of existing therapies.****
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📌 Senior Administrative Assistant, R&Ed (Brisbane)
🏢 Nurix
📍 Brisbane