Administrative Assistant (Contractor)
Company: 4D Molecular Therapeutics
Location: Emeryville
Posted on: February 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Attention recruitment agencies: All agency inquiries are vetted
through 4DMT’s internal Talent Acquisition team. No unsolicited
resumes will be accepted. The 4DMT Talent Acquisition team must
expressly engage agencies on any requisition. Agencies contacting
hiring managers directly will not be tolerated, and doing so may
impact your ability to work with 4DMT in the future. 4DMT is a
leading late-stage biotechnology company advancing durable and
disease-targeted therapeutics with potential to transform treatment
paradigms and provide unprecedented benefits to patients. The
Company’s lead product candidate 4D-150 is designed to be a
backbone therapy forming the foundation of treatment of blinding
retinal vascular diseases by providing multi-year sustained
delivery of anti-VEGF (aflibercept and anti-VEGF-C) with a single,
safe, intravitreal injection, which substantially reduces the
treatment burden associated with current bolus injections. The
Company’s lead indication for 4D-150 is wet age-related macular
degeneration, which is currently in Phase 3 development, and second
indication is diabetic macular edema. The Company’s second product
candidate is 4D-710, which is the first known genetic medicine to
demonstrate successful delivery and expression of the CFTR
transgene in the lungs of people with cystic fibrosis after aerosol
delivery GENERAL SUMMARY: 4DMT needs a motivated, team-oriented,
and experienced Administrative Assistant. The primary function of
this role is to contribute to the efficiency of the Office of the
CEO and will report directly to the Senior Executive Assistant.
This is a hybrid position, with in-office days arranged according
to the business needs and determined by the hiring manager. MAJOR
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FUNCTIONS: 35 %
of TIME Assistant to Senior Executive Assistant: Support the Senior
Executive Assistant (the hiring manager) as they manage multiple
priorities and complete ad hoc task requests as business needs
require. This includes tasks relating to supporting the Chief of
Staff and CFO and Investor Relations workstream, as directed by the
hiring manager Calendar Management: As directed by the manager,
scheduling and rescheduling meetings and appointments, recurring
meetings, and arranging schedules to accommodate ad hoc,
high-urgency meetings. Requires prompt real-time response to
changing business needs and close collaboration with Senior
Executive Assistant. All Hands Meeting Support : Under the
direction of the hiring manager, send calendar invites, collect
agenda items, prepare draft agenda, and provide support during
virtual or face-to-face meetings. Internal Communications Support :
Assist the hiring manager with posting and updating 4Cast intranet
news posts and content under the direction of the hiring manager
MEETINGS AND TRAVEL LOGISTICS: 25% of TIME Meeting Logistics and
Planning: Under the direction of the hiring manager, plan logistics
and catering, and lodging for off-site meetings, on-site meetings,
and employee events. Follow 4DMT budget and purchasing guidelines
Travel Planning: Arrange domestic and international travel,
including air and ground transportation, hotel reservations,
out-of-town dining, and car rentals. Complete registration for
conferences and events. Prepare and update itineraries as
arrangements change. EVENT PLANNING: 20% of TIME Event Planning:
Coordinate logistics for employee engagement and social and
volunteer events as directed by the manager and in compliance with
HR policies EXPENSES AND PURCHASING SUPPORT: 10 % of TIME Expense
Reporting: Reconcile expense reports monthly using Nexonia. Collect
and submit receipts in accordance with 4DMT policies Purchasing,
Contracts, Invoices: Process contracts, purchasing, and payment
processing using Ironclad and Coupa systems ADDITIONAL DUTIES: 5%
of TIME Back Up Support : Provide occasional backup Admin support
for Sr. EA while on PTO, support other members on the 4DMT
Administrative Team during PTO or peak activity as requested and
approved by the manager Other Duties as Assigned : Nothing in this
job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign
duties and responsibilities to this job at any time QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: BA or equivalent relevant work experience Experience:
3-5 years of administrative experience Other Qualifications/Skills:
Proficiency using Outlook, heavy use of email, calendar, and
contacts functions Ability to prepare and edit all types of written
correspondence, including contract documents, presentations, and
spreadsheets, employ formatting skills using Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, and SharePoint file management Good Judgement and
Discretion: The office of the CEO handles sensitive information and
often works on plans well in advance of public knowledge. The
Administrative Assistant must hold matters in confidence and
protect confidential information. Physical Requirements and Working
Conditions: Physical Activity - Repetitive motions: Making
substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or
fingers. Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working,
primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in
handling. Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the
spoken word. Physical Requirements - Sedentary work: Exerting up to
10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force
frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise
move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves
sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and
standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary
criteria are met. Working Conditions - The worker is not
substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (as in
typical office or administrative work). Base salary compensation
range: $36.05-45.19/hourly Please note, the base salary
compensation range and actual salary offered to the final candidate
depends on various factors: candidate’s geographical location,
relevant work experience, skills, and years of experience. 4DMT
provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability,
genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran,
and any other category protected under applicable federal, state,
provincial and local laws. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected
Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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