Laura D. James

Elevating Executives to Excellence with Unparallel Expertise.

Superpowers include-contract maestro, presentation virtuoso, and process improvement guru. San Francisco Bay Area, CA E-mail: ad4avm@r.postjobfree.com Phone: 510-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Accomplished Sr. Executive Assistant with over 15 years of experience providing valuable support to multiple C-level executives, Board of Directors, and senior business leaders in the biotech, biopharma, and non-profit sectors. Developed strong contract analysis skills; provided analysis to senior leaders to assist with business decision. Assisted with presentation preparation, content development, research, event coordination and company-wide communication. Keen attention to detail, expertise in manufacturing process improvement, and strong presentation skills have been instrumental in driving the success and growth of the companies. Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Visio, Coupa and Concur.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Strategic Planning Project Implementation Leadership Confidentiality

Time Management Organizational Skills People Skills Analytical Skills

Vendor Relations Notary Public (CA) Problem Solving Technology

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SENIOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO SENIOR BUSINESS LEADERS 09/2023-12/2023 SANGAMO THERAPEUTICS, BRISBANE, CA

Contracted to provide executive administrative support to the Technical Operations Department

(Tech Ops) leadership team. Worked directly with the Senior VP of Tech Ops and the VP of Supply Chain Management & Business Operations. Managed various daily, weekly, and ongoing projects.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

Collaborated with department vendors to review submitted contracts, ensuring that all requested services were thoroughly detailed and accurately represented.

Managed executives’ calendars and coordinated scheduling of meetings and travel

(domestic/international).

Prepared corporate leadership meeting agendas: provided research/background information, content development. Created presentations and meeting documents.

Worked together with department contract owners and corporate legal department to arrange new/renewal process of contracts and P.O.s to keep vendor contracts current.

Facilitated and coordinated travel for key department members’ on-site visits to various vendors in multiple locations.

Key contributor in the planning and implementation of department projects and team events.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO CEO 04/2023-09/2023

CAMINAR, INC., SAN MATEO, CA

Contracted to provide executive administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) & Executive Leadership while acting as the primary point of contact for the CEO and a liaison with the Board of Directors. Managed various daily, weekly, and ongoing projects.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

Kept CEO on task to meet business goals.

o Manage the calendar scheduling

o Prepared corporate leadership meeting agendas.

o Provided research/background information, content development, and creation of presentations/meeting documents.

Partnered with the Board of Directors Chairperson to construct surveys. Prepared documentation and materials for Board Member meetings.

Kept abreast of organizational policies and procedures for proper decision-making protocols to communicate to staff.

Aided marketing department with planning and implementation of fundraising projects.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO CEO 02/2022-12/2022

ANNEXON BIOSCIENCES, INC., BRISBANE, CA

Provided high-level administrative support to the President & CEO and the Leadership Team members under minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

Managed and monitored corporate card expense reporting for the company, collaborating closely with the Accounting Department for monthly reconciliation.

Directed the administration group and supervised essential tasks required by the management team.

Planned, coordinated, and executed all coordination of Board of Director and large-scale company-wide meetings.

Facilitated intricate domestic and international travel coordination with precision.

SENIOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT 03/2012-11/2021

THERAVANCE BIOPHARMA US, INC., SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA Provided executive administrative support to Executive Vice President & General Counsel and direct reports for Legal Department in a busy public company environment (TBPH), as well as backup support to the CFO and Controller. Managed various daily, weekly, and monthly projects. Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

Supervised a diverse array of contractors tasked with supporting the contract management process.

Collaborated with the IT Department to implement the new eContracts system, enhancing its efficiency and user-friendliness.

Managed sensitive contract information with confidentiality in the role of quality control coordinator for the company.

Managed administrative duties for the Board of Directors; prepared Board Committee Books, coordinated scheduled payments and mailings, and planned domestic and international Board of Directors meetings.

Offered to serve as one of two Notary Publics, aiding the company as needed.

CERTIFICATIONS

Notary Public Certification for California

Effective: March 27, 2017-Present

Certification Program (Meeting & Special Event Planning) Cal State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA