Thursday, December 13, 2012

[KITlist] Administrative Asst. (Japanese/English Fluent) (Redwood City, CA)

Please direct your responses to: hr@coherus.com

Coherus Biosciences is an emerging biopharmaceutical company headquartered in
the San Francisco Bay Area with an entirely new model for developing safe,
high-quality biosimilar therapeutics. Founded in 2010, Coherus already has
formed global partnerships with top-tier pharma and filled the pipeline with
five biologics that promise to be blockbusters in treating oncology and
inflammatory diseases. Led by an elite group of biotech pioneers, Coherus is
now reinventing the entire business of developing biologic medicines, from
concept to commercialization, so that more people around the world can have
greater access to quality therapeutics.


Principle Responsibilities and Duties:
• Act as the Company's receptionist, greet visitors and ensure the flow of
guests
• Using the individual's fluency with the Japanese language and culture,
participate in meetings and conference calls with senior staff to translate when
employees are speaking with the Company's Japanese partners; may periodically
travel to Japan for up to one week, as requested by the CEO
• Regularly inventory and order the Company's supplies for kitchen, office, IT
and others
• Ensure shipment of FedEx or other packages as requested; schedule pick-ups or
drop off as necessary
• Assist in other areas such as A/P, IT, Human Resources and contracts
administration as requested
• Coordinate delivery and set-up of meeting details, such as GoTo Meeting,
conference calls and any food or beverages being served
• Working with the Company's travel agent, assist employees with periodic travel
• Participate in other assignments as requested

Desired Skills & Experience:
• BA/BS preferred. 3+ years' administrative or office management experience.
Biotechnology/pharmaceutical background is a plus.
• Must have very fluent Japanese and English language skills, with the ability
to translate clearly in both languages as requested
• Must have a valid driver's license and the ability to drive short distances to
drop off packages or pick up food/beverages for meetings or employees
• Must have the ability to prioritize and effectively perform in a fast paced
environment
• Must be a self-starter with a positive, "can-do" attitude
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent computer skills, particularly Outlook and all MS Office
applications. Must be well versed in using the internet to source
products/supplies, place orders and trace shipments; must have knowledge of
software applications such as GoTo Meeting and Skype to assist with meeting
preparedness
• Must have the ability to travel internationally, less than 10% of the time.

SUBMIT RESUMES TO: hr@coherus.com



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