Office Manager

Company Summary: Korro is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing a new class of genetic medicines for both rare and highly prevalent diseases using its proprietary RNA editing platform. Korro is generating a portfolio of differentiated programs that are designed to harness the body’s natural RNA editing process to effect a precise yet transient single base edit. By editing RNA instead of DNA, Korro is expanding the reach of genetic medicines by delivering additional precision and tunability, which has the potential for increased specificity and improved long-term tolerability. Using an oligonucleotide-based approach, Korro expects to bring its medicines to patients by leveraging its proprietary platform with precedented delivery modalities, manufacturing know-how, and established regulatory pathways of approved oligonucleotide drugs. Korro’s lead program is Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD). Korro is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

We are collaborative and united by a common mission. We are building a company with extraordinary people with an audacious vision to create transformative genetic medicines for prevalent diseases. Our values - Rewrite the future, On the Cutting Edge, Better Together, Dynamically Different, Kindness and Integrity form the fabric of the organization. They are reinforced daily and serve as key dimensions in the hiring process to help us ensure that Korro is a magnet for outstanding talent and a great place to work. Join us as we redefine what's possible in genetic medicine and work to make a lasting impact on human health.

Position Overview: Korro Bio is seeking an organized and proactive Office Manager to oversee the daily operations of our office and ensure an efficient and productive working environment. This role is key to maintaining a smooth-running workplace, managing vendor relationships, and supporting cross-functional teams with a variety of administrative and operational tasks. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced biotech environment.

• Oversee Daily Office Operations: Ensure Korro Bio's office environment is productive, organized, and well-maintained. This includes managing office supplies, equipment, mailing services, and office maintenance.
• Support Onboarding: Partner with HR, Finance, and IT to ensure smooth onboarding of new hires, including setting up workstations, managing commuting benefits, and processing new hire forms.
• Seating Philosophy & Planning: Engage in office seating planning to ensure optimal space utilization and an organized work environment.
• Calendar Management: Oversee and manage calendars for mandatory company-wide meetings. Partner with Executive Assistants (EAs) to ensure meetings and company events run efficiently and smoothly.
• Support Administrative Team: Assist the Admin team with ad hoc tasks and projects as needed, providing administrative support across departments.
• Manage Key Dates Calendar: Track and manage critical dates for the office, ensuring important deadlines and events are clearly communicated.
• Vendor & Supplier Management: Manage and maintain strong relationships with office and lab-related vendors and suppliers, partnering with key stakeholders like Associate Director, Facilities and Associate Director, Lab Management.
• Catering Budget Management: Oversee the office catering budget to ensure efficient use of resources and coordination of catering services for meetings and events.
• Internal Communication: Effectively communicate relevant office-wide updates and information to ensure employees are informed and aligned with office policies and events.
• Safety & Compliance Policies: Partner with IT and Facilities teams to develop new office policies and practices to maintain safety and compliance guidelines, keeping the office up to standard.
• Meeting & Event Coordination: Coordinate all internal meetings and events, ensuring seamless logistics and execution.
• Shipping Coordination: Partner with Facilities to coordinate external shipping needs, particularly from an R&D perspective, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries.

• Proven experience as an Office Manager or in a similar role, ideally within the biotech or life sciences industry.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with office management software.
• Experience working with vendors and managing budgets.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, maintaining flexibility and adaptability.

Additional Information: This role is based in Cambridge, MA, and is an in-office position. Korro Bio offers a collaborative work environment and a chance to contribute to groundbreaking RNA editing technologies that have the potential to transform the future of medicine.

If you’re an organized, resourceful individual with a passion for supporting teams and driving office efficiency, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits:  Korro offers competitive compensation, including equity-based compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, a dependent care flexible spending account and a Company-funded health savings account and free parking.