Posted 14 September, 2026

Job Id: 630881

Office Manager


Location: Novato, California
Category: Professional Services
Salary: Apply for details
Country: United States
Employment: Contract
Worksite: On-Site
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Job Description

Target PR Range: 20-30/hr
 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary – (Briefly summarize the overall purpose of the position. This should be no longer than 3-4 sentences):

The Office Manager ensures smooth daily operations of the office environment, making sure employees have a clean and safe environment.  This role serves as the primary interface between our company and its service providers, vendors, and consultants. This position requires great attention to detail, organization, and professionalism, and the ability to maintain an efficient business environment.

Responsibilities – (Describe the primary duties and responsibilities of the job. Approximately 8-10.):

·         Serve as the primary point of contact for visitors and vendors, ensuring a welcoming and professional first impression for the offices without on-site security.

·         Manage incoming calls, triaging inquiries, and routing calls accurately and promptly to relevant staff.

·         Coordinate weekly site lunches and ad hoc meal orders for meetings, ensuring timely delivery & set-up and that dietary needs are met.

·         Act as Culture Ambassador by organizing and executing site events in collaboration with the UltraFun and Events team to foster employee engagement.

·         Manage incoming and outgoing packages and regular mail.

·         Ensure smooth daily operations of the office environment, making sure employees have a clean and safe office.

·         Coordinate with the Facilities team to address maintenance requests, uphold cleanliness standards, and manage landlord communications to ensure operational continuity of the office.

·         Manage facility service coordination including supply management, vendors, non-lab equipment upkeep, space planning, and office expansion efforts

·         Maintain organized and accessible file organization system for projects and office files both paper and virtual that is accessible to the team.

·         Ensure office and operations security by maintaining the security access database, file keys, access cards, and office keys.

·         Provide Human Resources support and miscellaneous project support as necessary, ex: monitoring on boarding of new employees to ensure a positive employee experience

 

Requirements – (List the education and experience required to perform the primary responsibilities of the job. Also include certifications, special skills, licenses, and travel requirements.):

 

·         Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum 5 years of previous administrative support experience preferred

·         Previous experience in pharmaceutical/biotech industry is a plus

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills 
  • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills 
  • Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills 
  • Must be a self?starter and have a positive, flexible attitude 
  • Proficiency in Windows operating systems, Outlook, Word, Excel, and general office equipment 
  • Ability to multitask with several priorities and maintain a high standard of discretion and confidentiality 
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
  • Flexible, confident, and driven toward results 

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.

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