Senior Facilities and Administrative Support Specialist

Crinetics is a pharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, developing much-needed therapies for people with endocrine diseases and endocrine-related tumors. We were founded by a dedicated team of scientists with the simple belief that better therapies developed from rigorous innovation can lead to better lives. Our work continues to make a real difference in the lives of patients. We have a prolific discovery engine and a robust preclinical and clinical development pipeline. We are driven by science with a patient-centric and team-oriented culture. This is an exciting time to join Crinetics as we shape our organization into the world’s premier fully-integrated endocrine company from discovery to patients. Join our team as we transform the lives of others. Position Summary: As a key member of the Facilities team, the Senior Facilities & Administrative Support Specialist plays a strategic role in supporting the daily operations of Crinetics’ headquarters. Reporting to the Office Manager, this position ensures smooth functioning of office logistics, assists with administrative tasks, and provides exceptional service to employees, guests, and vendors. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and thrives in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities: These may include but are not limited to: Provide high-level administrative and operational support to the Office Manager and Facilities team, proactively identifying opportunities to improve workflows and enhance service delivery. Lead front desk operations in partnership with the Receptionist, ensuring a professional and welcoming experience for visitors, vendors, and staff. Oversee mailroom logistics and streamline distribution processes. Monitor and manage inventory levels for office, kitchen, and janitorial supplies, ensuring timely replenishment. Assist in coordinating internal meetings, catering arrangements, and event logistics. Help schedule conference rooms and maintain shared office calendars. Support the planning and execution of office events, including coordinating vendors, logistics, and setup/cleanup. Facilitate office and meeting room etiquette by encouraging cleanliness and organization of shared spaces and common areas. Support onboarding and offboarding activities for new employees, including workspace setup and badge issuance. Liaise with vendors and service providers to ensure timely and effective office maintenance. Provide backup coverage for reception and shipping/receiving functions as needed. Assist with basic troubleshooting of A/V and conferencing tools in collaboration with IT. Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to reporting related to office operations. Assist with distribution of internal and external communications, including memos, emails, and flyers. Support various projects by conducting research, compiling data, maintaining documents, and assisting in project coordination. Education and Experience: Required: Bachelor’s degree, plus 5 years of experience; or at least 9 years of experience in a Facilities or office support role. Experience in project management and administration. Strong organizational and multitasking skills. Excellent verbal and written communication abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Customer service mindset and professional demeanor. Preferred: Experience in a biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences environment. Familiarity with Teams, Zoom, and basic A/V equipment. Experience with office management or hoteling software. Experience coordinating corporate events or meetings. Physical Demands and Work Environment: Physical Activities: On a continuous basis, sit at desk for a long period of time; intermittently answer telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means. Some walking and lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required. The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities. Laboratory Activities (if applicable): Biology and chemical laboratory environment experience needed. Environmental health and safety requirements also apply. Travel: Not required. Equal Opportunity Employer: Crinetics is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion or similar philosophical beliefs, disability, marital and civil union status, age, genetic information, veteran status or any personal attribute or characteristic that is protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Salary Range The salary range for this position is: $37.98 - $47.11. In addition to your base pay, our total rewards program consists of a discretionary annual target bonus, stock options, ESPP, and 401k match. We also provide top-notch health insurance plans for employees (and their families) to include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 20 days of PTO, 10 paid holidays, and a winter company shutdown. Thank you for considering Crinetics Pharmaceuticals as your potential employer! Explore job opportunities and discover how you too can make a real impact as we tackle big challenges in endocrinology. Crinetics Pharmaceuticals is a global, clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of the next generation of therapeutics for patients with endocrine and endocrine-rooted diseases. Founded by an innovative team of scientists with a track record of successful drug discovery and development, we’re fueled by collaboration, curiosity, and empathy. We have a prolific discovery engine and robust pipeline across preclinical and clinical development that are purposefully designed to meet the needs of patients, empowering them to live life beyond their condition. Join our team on our mission to improve patients’ lives and transform the treatment paradigm in areas of serious unmet need.

Salary : $38 - $47