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Syndax Pharmaceuticals

<div>Syndax Pharmaceuticals is looking for a Contractor, R&amp;D Operations Associate

At Syndax, we are determined to realize a future in which people with cancer live longer and better than ever before. Syndax Pharmaceuticals is a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company developing an innovative pipeline of cancer therapies. 


The Role:

We are seeking an experienced, proactive, and detail-oriented Operations Associate to provide administrative, operational, and project support. This dynamic position blends high-level executive support with strong administrative coordination, particularly in contract and PO administration, stakeholder management, and cross-functional project execution. 


Key Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Provide high-level calendar management, managing internal and external scheduling, prioritizing requests, and troubleshooting conflicts.</li>
<li>Coordinate complex travel arrangements, prepare itineraries, and handle logistics for meetings, conferences, and events.</li>
<li>Handle confidential communications and maintain sensitive records with discretion and accuracy.</li>
<li>Process expense reports and ensure timely submission of reimbursements.</li>
<li>Coordinate the preparation, routing, and execution of contracts, SOWs, consulting agreements, NDAs, and amendments in partnership with legal, finance, and procurement.</li>
<li>Track purchase orders (POs), monitor budget alignment, follow up on vendor invoicing, and ensure proper documentation and reporting.</li>
<li>Serve as a liaison between internal stakeholders and external vendors to facilitate timely execution and compliance with administrative workflows.</li>
<li>Support R&amp;D initiatives by scheduling and organizing meetings, tracking project deliverables, and helping with preparation of agendas, slide decks, and follow-ups.</li>
<li>Partner cross-functionally with departments such as R&amp;D, Regulatory, and Clinical to align timelines and operational dependencies.</li>
<li>Support onboarding of new team members and coordinate candidate interviews.</li>
<li>Seek opportunities to streamline and improve administrative processes, driving consistency and efficiency across R&amp;D operations.</li></ul> 


Desired Experience/Education and Personal Attributes:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent professional experience).</li>
<li>1-2 years of experience in executive support or administrative coordination, ideally in biotech, pharma, or healthcare.</li>
<li>Strong working knowledge of contracting and procurement workflows, including PO systems.</li>
<li>Proven project coordination or planning experience is a plus.</li>
<li>Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.</li>
<li>Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills&mdash;professional, clear, and collaborative.</li>
<li>Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), DocuSign, Concur, Zoom, MS Teams, and project tools like Smartsheet or Microsoft Project.</li>
<li>Able to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and handle confidential information with integrity.</li></ul> 


Location: Syndax's corporate office is in New York, NY. 


The anticipated hourly pay range for this role is $40.00&ndash;$50.00 per hour. Actual pay within this range will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, skills and qualifications. 


About Syndax: 
Syndax Pharmaceuticals is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company advancing innovative cancer therapies. Highlights of the Company's pipeline include a menin inhibitor for R/R acute leukemia and a monoclonal antibody that blocks the CSF-1 receptor for chronic graft-versus-host disease. Fueled by our commitment to reimagining cancer care, Syndax is working to unlock the full potential of its pipeline and is conducting several clinical trials across the continuum of treatment. For more information, please visit www.syndax.com/ or follow the Company on X and LinkedIn. 


Syndax Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.</div>

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