Executive Assistant, Corporate Development

Job Description

• Since 2006, 23andMe’s mission has been to help people access, understand, and benefit from the human genome. We are a group of passionate individuals pushing the boundaries of what’s possible to help turn genetic insight into better health and personal understanding. • At 23andMe, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at accommodations-ext@23andme.com. 23andMe will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of administrative experience; experience supporting a C-Suite Executive a plus; scientific or finance background a plus. • Excellent calendar management and proactive planning skills • Ability to maintain confidentiality when working with highly sensitive information • Demonstrate good judgment and excellent attention to detail while working effectively with minimal direction • Strong organizational skills, business acumen, and timely follow-through • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills • Exemplary interpersonal skills, including relationship development, trust building and the ability to display tact, courtesy, and a high level of professionalism in all situations • Takes initiative, regularly identifies process improvements and ways to streamline complex efforts • Ability to recognize and anticipate problems before they manifest / mitigate with appropriate remedies and follow-up as needed • Possess a "can do" attitude and comfortable operating as part of a greater team of administrative assistants that support one another • Ability to remain calm under pressure and balance multiple priorities in an ever changing environment • Ability to research topics and effectively synthesize information. • Advanced knowledge of computer programs and Google Docs; highly adept at using technology for efficiency and efficacy • Able to work in a hybrid capacity - onsite Tues - Thurs in our Sunnyvale, CA office

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays • Generous Accrued Time Off increasing with years of service • Generous paid sick time • Annual day of service