Overview:
Qpex Biopharma is seeking a highly capable and self-motivated Administrative Assistant or Office Coordinator to join our innovative team in San Diego, California. This on-site role is essential in supporting daily operations, streamlining processes, and fostering teamwork across the organization. The ideal candidate is independent, detail-oriented, and skilled at making sound decisions with minimal supervision. They must also possess excellent communication, written, and multitasking skills, providing critical support to leadership and multiple departments to ensure smooth and efficient office operations.

Detailed Description:

• Manage day-to-day office operations, including maintaining supplies, organizing workspaces, and coordinating office equipment maintenance.
• Oversee the reception area, welcoming visitors, and directing them to the appropriate personnel.
• Ensure a clean and organized office environment.
• Work with senior management on projects related to special events, Board meetings, and corporate events and meetings.
• Prepare and edit company documents, reports, corporate policies and procedures, and presentations as needed.
• Support Human Resources on onboarding and offboarding activities, including preparing documentation and scheduling orientations.
• Support Program Management Group on meeting minutes and coordinate document updates
• Assist in organizing company events, meetings, and conferences.
• Support Finance and Accounting department in generating of purchase order requests and routing for approvals.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external communications, screening and directing inquiries to the appropriate departments.
• Draft and distribute internal communications and announcements.
• Assist with maintaining internal Qpex Sharepoint site.
• Set up paper and electronic filing systems to support Finance/Accounting, Quality and Clinica Operations.
• Maintain and organize physical and electronic files, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.
• Assist in record-keeping and data entry tasks.
• Collaborate with various departments to provide support for ongoing projects.
• Order and stock kitchen items, refreshments; organize and order meals for corporate events and meetings.
• Assist in the receiving and distribution of supplies, including pulling and providing packing slips to the accounting department.
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an administrative assistant or in a similar role in a Life Sciences company or closely related industry.
• Proficiency in use of PC based computer with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with Sharepoint, and other server access programs.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity and experience in a biotech or pharmaceutical company.
• Undergraduate degree or certification in office administration or a related field is preferred.

Please refer the Job description for details