Executive Assistant to the Founder

About AltaThera:

AltaThera is a precision medicine company using innovative science to improve patient care and solve serious and costly problems. This is a unique opportunity to be a member of a well-positioned pharmaceutical company with high growth objectives.

About the position:

We are looking for a reliable, organized, and efficient person to join the AltaThera team as an Executive Assistant to the Founder. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable insight and hands-on experience, supporting day-to-day operations at a growing Chicago-based pharmaceutical company. This is a full-time, fixed-term position running from June through December 2025, with the potential for continuation depending on company needs and future developments.

Responsibilities will primarily be to directly support the founder by managing various administrative and organizational tasks. This includes creating structure and systems for both digital and physical files, help plan the founder’s schedule to ensure efficiency and focus on the task at hand, as well as ensuring a functional and well-managed office space. 

The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys creating structure, able to take initiative, asks thoughtful questions, can maintain focus and doesn’t get easily distracted. A huge plus if you have a positive mindset and are emotionally intelligent, while also being hungry and ready for new challenges. At AltaThera, there are plenty of opportunities for hands-on experience and professional development, where you can make a real impact while building valuable skills along the way. 

This is a full-time position working mainly Monday-Friday (with some flexibility) in person at the AltaThera office in downtown Chicago. This position offers a competitive salary at $25/hour. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Management, Health Communications, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to handle confidential and sensitive information

Characteristics & Individual Qualities

• Emotionally intelligent and mature
• Hungry and energetic
• Able to handle stress and stressful environments
• Can take charge and lead when needed
• Positive mindset
• Organizational skills
• Ability to ask questions
• Ability to maintain focus and not get easily distracted
• Flexible
• Excited to work with AltaThera’s cultural foundation by living our 5 core values:

Humble

Hungry

Adaptable

People Smart

Intellectually Curious