Administrative Business Partner

BC Forward is Looking for Administrative Business Partner at South San Francisco, CA

We're looking for a sharp, dependable administrative assistant to support a fast-paced scientific department. This contract role is fully on-site in South San Francisco and involves working closely with the department lead and other key team members. We're only considering candidates with a strong professional presence, excellent writing skills, and a track record of high-quality execution.

* Manage complex, high-volume calendaring for department leadership and cross-functional meetings, including scheduling across multiple time zones

* Maintain recurring meetings, shared calendars, and department distribution lists

* Draft polished agendas, meeting notes, summaries, and follow-up communications

* Coordinate logistics for interviews, guest speakers, and internal events

* Order catering for department meetings

* Make domestic and international travel arrangements

* Support onboarding and team coordination

* Prepare and track expense reports, order supplies, and handle general admin tasks

* Assist with special projects as needed

* Use internal systems, including Google Workspace, Zoom, MS Office, and Concur

* 4+ years of administrative experience, ideally supporting senior leaders or department-level operations in fast-paced environments

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience

* Exceptional writing and communication skills - clear, concise, and professional

* Highly organized, detail-oriented, and reliable

* Comfortable navigating shifting priorities with calm and focus

* Skilled in Google Workspace, MS Office, quick to learn new systems

* Professional, discreet, and able to represent the team well

* Bonus: experience in biotech, startups, high-tech, consulting, or other fast-paced, detail-heavy environments

* Hold yourself to a high standard and deliver clean, thoughtful work

* Can anticipate needs and take action without being asked twice

* Care about how things are written, presented, and followed through

* Work well with other experienced admins and understand how to collaborate rather than duplicate efforts

* Want a contract role where your skills and judgment are valued

Benefits
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 239996 when responding to this ad.