Company Overview

Dyne Therapeutics is focused on delivering functional improvement for people living with genetically driven neuromuscular diseases. We are developing therapeutics that target muscle and the central nervous system (CNS) to address the root cause of disease. The company is advancing clinical programs for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) as well as preclinical programs for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), Pompe disease and multiple DMD mutations. At Dyne, we are on a mission to deliver functional improvement for individuals, families and communities. Learn more at https://www.dyne-tx.com/, and follow us on X, LinkedIn and Facebook.

Role Summary

The Executive Assistant serves as a highly trusted partner to one or more senior executives, providing strategic administrative, operational, and project management support. This role acts as an extension of the executive, ensuring priorities are effectively managed, organizational objectives are advanced, and leadership teams operate efficiently.

The Executive Assistant is responsible for complex calendar and travel management, meeting and event planning, leadership team operations, executive communications, and coordination of high-priority initiatives. This role regularly interacts with employees at all levels of the organization, Board members, external partners, investors, consultants, and vendors while maintaining the highest levels of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.

This is a full-time position based in Waltham, MA, and is expected to maintain a regular onsite presence five (5) days per week, with reasonable flexibility as needed.

Primary Responsibilities Include

Executive Support & Prioritization

Manage complex and frequently changing executive calendars, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities
Anticipate executive needs and proactively identify opportunities to optimize time, focus, and effectiveness
Coordinate internal and external meetings across multiple stakeholders, time zones, and functions
Prioritize incoming requests, communications, and meeting demands while exercising sound judgment regarding urgency and business impact
Prepare executives for meetings through agenda development, briefing materials, background information, and follow-up actions
Ensure executives are informed and prepared for upcoming commitments, decisions, and organizational priorities
Serve as a trusted thought partner and operational resource to executive leaders

Leadership Team Operations

Coordinate leadership team meetings, department meetings, town halls, offsites, and strategic planning sessions
Develop agendas, compile meeting materials, distribute pre-reads, and document key decisions and action items
Track commitments, deliverables, and follow-up activities to ensure execution and accountability
Support leadership teams in managing priorities, timelines, and cross-functional dependencies
Assist in planning and execution of organizational initiatives and department objectives

Meeting, Event & Offsite Management

Coordinate logistics for internal and external meetings, workshops, conferences, and company events
Plan and execute leadership offsites, strategic planning sessions, and team-building activities
Manage conference room scheduling, audio-visual requirements, catering, and meeting support
Coordinate logistics for visitor meetings, advisory board meetings, and external partner engagements
Support company-sponsored events and employee engagement activities as needed

Travel & Expense Management

Arrange complex domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodations, ground transportation, visas, and itineraries
Anticipate and resolve travel-related challenges and schedule changes
Ensure travel arrangements align with company policies and executive preferences
Prepare, submit, reconcile, and track expense reports in a timely manner
Support budget tracking and invoice processing as needed

Communications & Stakeholder Management