Executive Assistant to Founders

Genesis Therapeutics
San Francisco, CA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for candidates with executive support experience who proactively build AI workflows and operate with high autonomy in fast-paced AI environments.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a background in high-growth startups and technical fluency in AI automation tools
    — “AI-first mindset, with hands-on experience using AI tools and building automations.”
  • Individuals who have managed executive calendars and resolved conflicts efficiently
    — “Manage and protect founders' calendars, prioritize competing requests, and resolve conflicts quickly.”
  • Candidates who have taken ownership of cross-functional initiatives with limited direction
    — “Spot operational gaps, proactively solve problems, and take ownership of ad hoc initiatives.”

Things to consider

  • The role may require significant adaptability due to rapidly changing priorities and high ambiguity
    — “Adaptable and resourceful, comfortable with ambiguity and rapidly changing priorities.”
  • Candidates must be prepared for high-ownership responsibilities with limited oversight
    — “High autonomy and sound judgment, with the ability to anticipate needs and operate with limited direction.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience in building AI tools or automations to streamline operations
    — “Build AI agents and workflows to automate repetitive tasks and inefficient processes across executive support and the company.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to handle international travel and cross-timezone coordination
    — “Own domestic and international travel arrangements, including last-minute changes.”
  • Position yourself as a bridge between founders and stakeholders through your communication skills
    — “Serve as a key point of contact between founders, employees, investors, and external partners.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • managing founders' calendars
  • building AI agents for automation
Typical background
experience in executive support or operations

Skills & requirements

Required

Executive SupportOperations CoordinationAI AutomationCommunication SkillsAdaptability

Preferred

Technical Fluency With AI AgentsAPI Scripting

Stack & domain

AI AgentsApisScriptingWorkflow Automation PlatformsCommunicationTeamworkLeadershipAIAutomationExecutive Support

About the role

Original posting from Genesis Therapeutics via Ashby

Work directly with the founders as the operational backbone of a fast-growing AI company. This is a high-ownership, high-autonomy role where you'll keep things running smoothly while using AI and automation to make the entire company more efficient.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Manage and protect founders' calendars, prioritize competing requests, and resolve conflicts quickly.
  • Coordinate internal and external meetings, including preparation, logistics, and follow-ups.
  • Serve as a key point of contact between founders, employees, investors, and external partners.
  • Own domestic and international travel arrangements, including last-minute changes.
  • Support recruiting coordination, candidate visits, and interview logistics.
  • Spot operational gaps, proactively solve problems, and take ownership of ad hoc initiatives.
  • Build AI agents and workflows to automate repetitive tasks and inefficient processes across executive support and the company.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

  • Experience in executive support, operations, or a similarly fast-paced role, ideally at a high-growth startup.
  • Extremely fast and reliable, with a strong bias for action and follow-through.
  • High autonomy and sound judgment, with the ability to anticipate needs and operate with limited direction.
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills, professionalism, and discretion.
  • Adaptable and resourceful, comfortable with ambiguity and rapidly changing priorities.
  • AI-first mindset, with hands-on experience using AI tools and building automations.
  • Bonus: Technical fluency with AI agents, APIs, scripting, or workflow automation platforms.

Source: Genesis Therapeutics careers (Ashby)

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