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# Executive Assistant - Contract to Hire at Kardigan

- **Company:** Kardigan
- **Location:** Princeton, NJ
- **Posted:** 2026-07-30
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/kardigan/jobs/5375871008

## Job description

## About Us

Kardigan is a heart health company working to make cardiovascular disease preventable, curable and no longer the leading cause of death in the world.

It is Kardigan’s mission to develop multiple targeted treatments in parallel that bring people with cardiovascular diseases to the cures they deserve.

Led by Tassos Gianakakos, Jay Edelberg, M.D., Ph.D., and Bob McDowell, Ph.D., Kardigan’s co-founders have reunited after leading MyoKardia to discover and develop mavacamten, the first cardiac myosin inhibitor, resulting in an acquisition by Bristol Myers Squibb in 2020.

We have a cutting-edge discovery and translational research platform, a pipeline of late-stage candidates, and an industry-leading team that is driven to improve the lives of patients.

At Kardigan, we are motivated by our values which guide how we work, interact, and achieve our goals. Driven by patients and their families, we are deeply committed to improving the lives of patients and prioritizing their needs above all else. We believe in being authentic—leading with truth to bring out the best in others by creating an environment where every person knows they will be fully accepted. With an eagerness to learn, we encourage the highest levels of curiosity and are open to changing our minds. We are committed to winning as a team with urgency, excellence, and intention, and support each other no matter what role we play or where we sit. Lastly, we strive to enable the impossible because patients are counting on us. We are not afraid to take risks to unlock innovation and advance scientific discoveries.

These values are the foundation of our work, empowering us to make a real difference, every day.

Kardigan is seeking an organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to support VP and SVP-level leaders onsite. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, juggles multiple priorities with ease, and anticipates the needs of the leaders and teams they support - managing calendars, travel, expense reports, and day-to-day meeting logistics with precision. This role partners closely with the site's Senior Executive Assistant and other site EAs to ensure consistent, well-coordinated administrative support across the leadership team.

As an Executive Assistant, you will help ensure the seamless day-to-day functioning of your assigned leaders' schedules and team operations, while contributing to a collaborative and positive site culture. If you're someone who enjoys variety, takes ownership of routine and recurring tasks, and wants to grow your career in executive support, we want you on our team.

This is a 4- day on-site position (M-Th)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

## What You'll Do

- Calendar Management: Manage complex group calendars for assigned VP and SVP-level leaders and their teams, including scheduling, rescheduling, and resolving conflicts across multiple stakeholders.
- Travel & Expense: Book and coordinate individual travel arrangements (airfare, hotels, ground transportation) and prepare expense reports for assigned VP/SVP leaders.
- Room Booking: Schedule and manage conference room bookings for meetings, interviews, and team events.
- Team Building & Offsites: Coordinate team offsites, celebrations, and day-to-day meeting logistics, including ordering lunch and catering for team events.
- Project & Logistics Support: Support project and logistics needs for assigned teams, including document preparation, vendor coordination, and scheduling for new-team-member onboarding and meet-and-greets.
- Process Consistency: Apply standardized scheduling templates and site processes so support is consistent regardless of which EA is covering a given request.
- Communication Support: Act as a routine point of contact for internal and external scheduling communications on behalf of assigned leaders, escalating higher-complexity or judgment-based items (e.g., PO/contract requests, cross-time-zone executive scheduling) to the site's Senior Executive Assistant.
- General Office Support: Handle site-related administrative needs as they arise, including supplies, meeting-room readiness, and general office support.
- Office Culture: Contribute to a positive, collaborative office environment and support site culture initiatives.
- Flexible Support: Jump in to assist with tasks beyond core EA responsibilities as needed, including coverage for other site EAs.

## Who You Are

- A Self-Starter: You take ownership of recurring tasks and anticipate the needs of the leaders and teams you support.
- Highly Organized: You excel at managing multiple calendars, juggling priorities, and keeping day-to-day logistics running smoothly.
- Discreet & Trustworthy: You value confidentiality and maintain discretion in all aspects of your work.
- Detail-Oriented: You have a sharp eye for detail, ensuring consistent accuracy in scheduling, travel, and expense work.
- Clear Communicator: You communicate effectively and professionally with leaders, teams, and external partners.
- Technologically Savvy: You're proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Outlook).
- Adaptable: You stay calm and focused, even when priorities shift or volume increases.
- Team Player: You're eager to support the broader site team, from covering peers to contributing to company initiatives.
- Positive Energy: Your upbeat attitude helps foster a collaborative and positive office culture.

## Qualifications and Preferred Skills

- 5+ years of experience in an executive or administrative assistant role, ideally supporting VP or senior-level leadership.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience supporting multiple leaders or a team environment is a plus.
- A demonstrated ability to follow established processes while using good judgment on when to escalate.

## About Kardigan

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Kardigan is a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company developing targeted cardiovascular therapies with the aim of transforming treatment from symptom management toward functional cures.
- **Entity Type**: Public (ticker not available from provided sources; IPO closed as per company announcement)
- **Headquarters**: South San Francisco, California, United States (with additional offices in Princeton, New Jersey and Chicago, Illinois)
- **Founded**: Year not specified in available sources
- **Founders**: Tassos Gianakakos (Co-Founder, CEO & Chair), Dr. Jay Edelberg (Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer), Dr. Bob McDowell (Co-Founder & Scientific Adviser), Brianne Puglisi (Co-Founder)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Biopharmaceuticals – cardiovascular drug discovery and development
- **Target customers**: B2B / B2G – healthcare providers, hospitals, payers, and patients; the company develops prescription medicines for serious cardiovascular conditions
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “To make cardiovascular disease preventable, curable and no longer the leading cause of death in the world.” ([kardigan.bio](https://www.kardigan.bio/))

## Products & Services
- **Tonlamarsen**: A Phase 2/3 candidate for acute severe hypertension (ASH) and uncontrolled hypertension. Positive Phase 2 data presented as a late-breaker at ACC.26 and simultaneously published in JACC. ([kardigan.bio](https://www.kardigan.bio/))
- **Danicamtiv**: A Phase 3 candidate for genetic dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), targeting the underlying inherited cardiac muscle disease. ([kardigan.bio](https://www.kardigan.bio/))
- **Calcific Aortic Valve Stenosis (CAVS) Program**: A late-stage clinical program addressing calcium deposition that stiffens the aortic valve. ([kardigan.bio](https://www.kardigan.bio/))
- **Prolaio Subsidiary**: An AI and real‑world data platform integrated into Kardigan to generate insights, inform clinical trial design, and reduce time/cost of drug development. ([kardigan.bio](https://www.kardigan.bio/about-us/))
- **Cardiac Intelligence Platform**: A discovery and translational research engine that uses real‑world patient data, AI, and deep cardiovascular expertise to identify disease drivers and design targeted therapies. ([kardigan.bio](https://www.kardigan.bio/))

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed in provided sources
- **Key Metric**: Public company (IPO closed); annual revenue not disclosed
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not explicitly listed in provided sources; company built on the team’s track record from MyoKardia (acquired by Bristol Myers Squibb for $13.1B in 2020)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Positive Phase 2 pivotal data for Tonlamarsen in hypertension, presented at ACC.26 and published in JACC
  - Three late‑stage clinical programs (CAVS, ASH, DCM) running in parallel
  - Active job postings across 210+ roles in clinical operations, data science, manufacturing, and corporate strategy, indicating scaling ([job-boards.greenhouse.io/kardigan](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/kardigan))
  - Integration of Prolaio’s AI platform to accelerate R&D

## Competitive Advantages
- **Leadership expertise**: CEO Tassos Gianakakos previously scaled MyoKardia from startup to a $13.1B acquisition; the team includes veterans from MyoKardia, Sanofi, BMS, and Merck.
- **Parallel pipeline strategy**: Multiple late‑stage programs targeting distinct cardiovascular diseases (valve, hypertension, cardiomyopathy) de‑risks development and creates data synergies.
- **Cardiac Intelligence platform**: Proprietary combination of real‑world data, AI, and deep biological insight to move beyond symptom management toward modifying underlying disease.
- **Focus on functional cures**: Each program aims to alter the course of disease rather than merely treat symptoms, creating potential for breakthrough efficacy.

## Strategic Focus
- **Advance late‑stage clinical trials**: Continue Phase 2/3 studies for Tonlamarsen, Danicamtiv, and CAVS while preparing for potential regulatory submissions.
- **Expand platform capabilities**: Leverage Prolaio’s AI and real‑world evidence to design smarter, faster trials and discover new drug targets.
- **Build commercial infrastructure**: Growing corporate strategy, medical affairs, and manufacturing teams in South San Francisco, Princeton, and Chicago signals preparation for launch.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “Everything we do starts with patients – and it’s powered by people.” Emphasis on collaboration, purpose‑driven work, and achieving the impossible together. Mission‑oriented environment focused on curing cardiovascular disease. ([kardigan.bio](https://www.kardigan.bio/job-openings/))
- **Work model**: Roles are listed for South San Francisco, Princeton, NJ, and Chicago, IL; likely on‑site/hybrid given the lab and clinical development nature. Not purely remote.
- **Benefits**:
  - Competitive salaries and annual bonus program
  - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  - 401(k) plan, life and disability insurance
  - Flexible spending and health savings accounts
  - Commuter benefits, cellphone allowance
  - Paid holidays and time off
  - Employee assistance program ([kardigan.bio](https://www.kardigan.bio/job-openings/))
- **Engineering & data science culture**: Active recruitment for data analytics, AI, and clinical data science roles; Executive Director of Data, AI & Collaboration Services is an open position, reflecting a strong tech‑driven R&D approach.

## Sources
1. [kardigan.bio](https://www.kardigan.bio/) – Company homepage and pipeline descriptions
2. [kardigan.bio/about-us](https://www.kardigan.bio/about-us/) – About Us, mission, and Prolaio integration
3. [kardigan.bio/job-openings](https://www.kardigan.bio/job-openings/) – Careers page with benefits and open roles
4. [kardigan.bio/leadership](https://www.kardigan.bio/leadership/) – Leadership team and co‑founder backgrounds
5. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/kardigan](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/kardigan) – Detailed job listings (32+ postings)

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