At Veracyte, we offer exciting career opportunities for those interested in joining a pioneering team that is committed to transforming cancer care for patients across the globe. Working at Veracyte enables our employees to not only make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients, but to also learn and grow within a purpose driven environment. This is what we call the Veracyte way – it’s about how we work together, guided by our values, to give clinicians the insights they need to help patients make life-changing decisions.
Our Values:
- We Seek A Better Way: We innovate boldly, learn from our setbacks, and are resilient in our pursuit to transform cancer care
- We Make It Happen: We act with urgency, commit to quality, and bring fun to our hard work
- We Are Stronger Together: We collaborate openly, seek to understand, and celebrate our wins
- We Care Deeply: We embrace our differences, do the right thing, and encourage each other
The Position
We’re looking for a highly organized, proactive, and resourceful Executive Planning and Travel Specialist to partner directly with our Associate Director, Executive Planning and Operations. This role is designed to lighten the operational load of executive leadership, especially around travel, logistics, and board engagement. You’ll be the go-to for managing high-touch arrangements for our Veracyte Leadership Team (VLT), Board of Directors, and special guests of the CEO and CFO. This is a dynamic position that will evolve as needs arise, requiring someone who thrives in ambiguity, builds strong relationships, and embodies our values: We are stronger together, We seek a better way, We care deeply, and We make it happen.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a strategic partner to the Associate Director, Executive Planning and Operations, anticipating needs and proactively managing logistics and administrative tasks.
- Lead all VLT and Board offsite arrangements including hotel bookings, flights, ground transportation, meeting space, and catering.
- Negotiate rates and build loyalty programs with frequently used hotels and airlines.
- Manage travel and accommodations for special guests of the CEO and CFO, including guest speakers and additional VLT meeting attendees.
- Oversee food ordering and vendor coordination for onsite events.
- Process Board member expense reports with accuracy and discretion.
- Coordinate Board travel logistics, including hotel and ground transportation and explore expanding travel services to all Board members.
- Own VLT travel coordination
- Manage international travel for all Vice Presidents, ensuring seamless execution and cost efficiency.
- Continuously identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve service delivery.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Director, Executive Planning and Operations, adapting to evolving priorities and organizational needs.
- Travel required: approximately 20%, including support for offsite events and executive meetings.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years of professional experience, with at least 5 years in a senior administrative, operations, or executive support role.
- Proven experience managing complex travel and event logistics for senior executives or board-level stakeholders.
- Strong negotiation skills with vendors, especially in hospitality and travel.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing needs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to build trust across all levels.
- Demonstrated discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information.
- Familiarity with Concur or similar expense reporting tools.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, hospitality, or related field—or equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in biotech, life sciences, or high-growth corporate environments.
- Familiarity with travel management platforms and expense reporting systems.
- Prior experience supporting an Associate Director, Executive Planning and Operations or C-suite executive.
- Background in vendor management or procurement.
- Passion for creating exceptional experiences and operational excellence.
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The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units. Veracyte is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.
What We Can Offer You
Veracyte is a growing company that offers significant career opportunities if you are curious, driven, patient-oriented and aspire to help us build a great company. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, and are committed to fostering an inclusive workforce, where diverse backgrounds are represented, engaged, and empowered to drive innovative ideas and decisions. We are thrilled to be recognized as a 2024 Certified™ Great Place to Work® in both the US and Israel - a testament to our dynamic, inclusive, and inspiring workplace where passion meets purpose.
About Veracyte
Veracyte (Nasdaq: VCYT) is a global diagnostics company whose vision is to transform cancer care for patients all over the world. We empower clinicians with the high-value insights they need to guide and assure patients at pivotal moments in the race to diagnose and treat cancer. Our Veracyte Diagnostics Platform delivers high-performing cancer tests that are fueled by broad genomic and clinical data, deep bioinformatic and AI capabilities, and a powerful evidence-generation engine, which ultimately drives durable reimbursement and guideline inclusion for our tests, along with new insights to support continued innovation and pipeline development. For more information, please visit www.veracyte.com or follow us on LinkedIn or X (Twitter).
Veracyte, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Veracyte participates in E-Verify in the United States. View our CCPA Disclosure Notice.
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