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Executive Assistant
$45k – $60k/yr San Diego, US on-site full time mid Mar 13, 2026
About this role
At Veracyte, we offer exciting career opportunities for those interested in joining a pioneering team that is committed to transforming cancer care for patients across the globe. Working at Veracyte enables our employees to not only make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients, but to also learn and grow within a purpose driven environment. This is what we call the Veracyte way – it’s about how we work together, guided by our values, to give clinicians the insights they need to help patients make life-changing decisions.
Our Values:
We Seek A Better Way: We pursue bold ideas, embrace complexity, and keep pushing forward.
We Make It Happen: We act with urgency, deliver with excellence, and always find a way.
We Are Stronger Together: We engage with empathy, align around what's best for Veracyte, and celebrate as one team.
We Care Deeply: We show up with integrity, kindness, and respect for one another.
The Position:
The Executive Assistant will play a pivotal role in supporting senior leaders in our San Diego office, ensuring seamless daily operations and enabling the team to focus on strategic priorities. You will manage complex scheduling, coordinate meetings and events, and serve as a trusted partner who anticipates needs and solves problems proactively. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, professionalism, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. This is based onsite in our San Diego office.
Responsibilities
Manage complex calendars, scheduling, and meeting coordination for senior leaders
Coordinate travel arrangements, itineraries, and expense reporting
Prepare correspondence, presentations, and meeting materials
Serve as the point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring timely and professional communication
Organize onsite and offsite meetings, events, and team activities
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and demonstrate sound judgment
Track and follow up on action items, ensuring deadlines are met and information flows smoothly
Support office operations, including supplies, facilities requests, and vendor coordination
Assist with special projects as needed, often handling them from concept through execution
Anticipate needs, identify gaps, and proactively implement solutions that improve efficiency
Who You Are:
Required Qualifications
Several years of experience supporting senior-level leaders in a dynamic environment
Strong organizational and prioritization skills with exceptional attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High level of professionalism, discretion, and judgment
Proficiency with productivity tools such as Microsoft Office and collaborative platforms
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly to changing needs
Proven ability to build strong relationships and collaborate across teams
Self-starter who is resourceful, proactive, and solutions-oriented
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting executives in the biotech, life sciences, or technology sector
Familiarity with project management tools or workflows
Experience coordinating cross-functional initiatives or events
Comfort navigating ambiguity and contributing to process improvements
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The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience, skillset, geographic location, industry, education, etc. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Pay range$45.19—$60.57 USD
What We Can Offer You
Veracyte is a growing company that offers significant career opportunities if you are curious, driven, patient-oriented and aspire to help us build a great company. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, and are committed to fostering an inclusive workforce, where diverse backgrounds are represented, engaged, and empowered to drive innovative ideas and decisions. We are thrilled to be recognized as a 2024 Certified™ Great Place to Work® in both the US and Israel - a testament to our dynamic, inclusive, and inspiring workplace where passion meets purpose.
About Veracyte
Veracyte (Nasdaq: VCYT) is a global diagnostics company whose vision is to transform cancer care for patients all over the world. We empower clinicians with the high-value insights they need to guide and assure patients at pivotal moments in the race to diagnose and treat cancer. Our Veracyte Diagnostics Platform delivers high-performing cancer tests that are fueled by broad genomic and clinical data, deep bioinformatic and AI capabilities, and a powerful evidence-generation engine, which ultimately drives durable reimbursement and guideline inclusion for our tests, along with new insights to support continued innovation and pipeline development. For more information, please visit https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.veracyte.com%2F&esheet=54340020&newsitemid=20251015446872&lan=en-US&anchor=www.veracyte.com&index=5&md5=4d48386b00ece1531372e2e593d7cd2d or follow us on https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fveracyte%2F&esheet=54340020&newsitemid=20251015446872&lan=en-US&anchor=LinkedIn&index=6&md5=234cba826cb637f449d2722139f551ef or https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fveracyte%3Fs%3D11&esheet=54340020&newsitemid=20251015446872&lan=en-US&anchor=X+%28Twitter%29&index=7&md5=20ead95735af622bf261b20735515b66.
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