An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-funded, early-stage biotech company developing groundbreaking therapies based on cutting-edge scientific research.

Following a significant recent investment round, the company is entering an important period of expansion as it moves its lead programme towards a major clinical milestone and continues to develop its wider pipeline.

With a small, highly experienced team and substantial backing from leading investors, this is an opportunity to join the business at a formative stage and work closely with its senior leadership as the company grows.

They are looking for a part or full-time Executive Assistant who will provide top-level support to the leadership team while also playing a broader role in keeping the day-to-day operations of the business running smoothly.

What you’ll be doing:

• Working closely with the CEO, senior leadership team and CFO
• Executive and administrative support, including travel and expenses
• Assisting with Board presentations and other senior-level materials
• Undertaking ad hoc research and supporting leadership projects
• Managing staff and contractor expenses and company credit card administration
• Supporting HR administration and onboarding documentation
• Coordinating office equipment and liaising with external IT support
• Supporting the CFO and external accountants with payments and payroll administration
• Liaising with advisers and accountants in Italy in relation to the company’s Italian subsidiary
• Providing wider operational support across the business as it continues to scale

The skills you need to bring:

• Experience supporting senior executives
• Highly organised and proactive approach
• Confidence operating in a small, fast-moving and entrepreneurial environment
• Flexibility and the ability to take ownership
• Ability to work across different business functions and with external professional advisers
• Genuine interest in being part of scale-up, investment backed business
• Strong spoken Italian

Posted date: 23 Sep 2026