Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

Location: Remote in a similar time zone (CET ±4 hours) or hybrid in the NetherlandsStart Date: Flexible, from September 2026Role DescriptionBehind every ambitious startup is someone who keeps everything moving.We're looking for an Executive & Administrative Assistant who thrives on bringing structure to fast-moving environments and enjoys supporting leadership across a wide range of operational and strategic activities. As one of the key people keeping the organization running smoothly, you'll help create the foundations that enable our team to do their best work and our company to scale successfully.In this role, you'll work closely with our CEO, helping coordinate day-to-day operations, manage priorities, support HR and legal processes, organize meetings and events, and keep the company running smoothly as we continue to grow. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, takes ownership, and wants to play a central role in building an ambitious company from the ground up.What you'll doCoordinate internal and external meetings, board meetings, executive travel, company events, and day-to-day priorities.Support HR administration and help organize operational processes, including onboarding, documentation, and employee records.Prepare, organize, and manage contracts, legal documents, and company records.Coordinate communication with external partners, investors, legal advisors, and suppliers.Support strategic projects and provide administrative support across different teams.What we're looking forMaster's degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.3+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Office Manager, or in a similar role.Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.Comfortable working with confidential information and senior stakeholders.Bonus if you haveExperience supporting founders or C-level executives in a startup or scale-up environment.Familiarity with HR administration, recruitment coordination, or people operations.Experience coordinating legal documentation, contracts, or corporate governance activities.Experience working in a startup or scale-up environment.Experience with marketing, PR, or corporate communications.Prior experience supporting executives in a life sciences or healthcare organization.Familiarity with Agile frameworks (Scrum) and project management tools such as Jira.Why QurieGenWe are building causal AI virtual cell models powered by proprietary single-cell multi-omics data and a lab-in-the-loop platform. Our mission is to make drug development more predictable and accelerate the discovery of life-changing therapies.By working at QurieGen, you'll experience startup life in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment with exposure to strategy, product development, business development, and company building.What we offerFlexible remote work (CET ±4 hours) or a hybrid role based in the Netherlands.The opportunity to join an ambitious startup at an exciting stage of growth.A collaborative, supportive, and entrepreneurial culture.Meaningful work with the potential to transform drug discovery and improve patient outcomes.Professional growth opportunities as the company scales.Ready to Apply?If you're excited about helping build an innovative techbio startup and believe you'd thrive in this role, we'd love to hear from you.Please send your CV and motivation letter to: k.zwaan@quriegen.com