Executive Assistant to the CEO

About Veradermics

Veradermics is a dermatologist-founded, late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapeutics to address pervasive treatment challenges in highly prevalent aesthetic and dermatological conditions.

In October 2025, Veradermics announced the closing of an oversubscribed $150 million Series C financing with top-tier healthcare investors. The financing will enable Veradermics to advance the development of our lead candidate, VDPHL01, as an oral, non-hormonal treatment for men and women with pattern hair loss (PHL). We are currently conducting three Phase 3 clinical trials as we work to deliver potentially transformative solutions and aspire to redefine the standard of care in dermatology. Learn more here.

At Veradermics, we combine scientific rigor with a vision for impactful innovation to make a lasting difference in the lives of patients.

Why Work at Veradermics

• You Can Be Part of a Meaningful Mission - Veradermics aims to become a leader in medical dermatology by bringing pharmaceutical innovation to the treatment of common skin conditions to improve the lives of patients.
• Veradermics is Growing – Veradermics is a dynamic and growing company; we are advancing our VDPHL01 Phase 3 clinical trials and preparing for commercialization; PHL affects approximately 80 million people in the U.S. alone.
• The Veradermics Culture – we are an innovative, collaborative, hard-working and performance-driven company that values the contributions of our employees and keeps our focus on patients
• We have been featured in Forbes, Allure, Marie Claire, Bazaar, Dermatology Times, the Slate, The New York Post, The Hartford Courant, The Kansas City Star, and other multi-media platforms.

Position Overview

Veradermics is seeking a highly experienced, trusted, and proactive Executive Assistant to the CEO to serve as a strategic execution partner to our Chief Executive Officer. This role is singularly focused on maximizing CEO effectiveness, operating leverage, and follow-through across a complex and fast-moving organization.

The Executive Assistant to the CEO acts as an extension of the CEO—owning executive-level calendar and inbox management, meeting preparation and follow-through, travel and expense coordination, and governance support tied to the Board and executive leadership cadence.

The ideal candidate is exceptionally detail-oriented, anticipatory, comfortable exercising judgment, and energized by operating at the center of a fast-paced, high-growth biopharmaceutical company.

Responsibilities:

CEO Support and Communication Cadence

• Act as a trusted execution partner to the CEO, owning communication cadence, follow-through, and operational rigor
• Establish and maintain a structured rhythm with the CEO (weekly week ahead briefings, standing 1:1s, action tracking, and proactive escalation of open items)
• Join select CEO meetings, maintain action logs, and ensure timely follow-up and resolution

Calendar, Inbox & Priority Management

• Own the CEOs calendar end-to-end, ensuring alignment with priorities and effective use of time
• Schedule meetings quickly and accurately, proactively resolving conflicts and managing holds
• Enforce agenda discipline for internal meetings and ensure appropriate preparation
• Monitor and triage the CEOs inbox, flagging priorities and drafting responses when appropriate

Board, Leadership, and Governance Support

• Fully own logistics and preparation for Board meetings and Board dinners, including advance planning, timelines, and on-site execution
• Coordinate board and leadership prep sessions and track materials and agendas
• Support monthly leadership meetings and biannual All-Hands meetings

Travel & Expense Management

• Manage all CEO travel (domestic and international), including itineraries, accommodations, and ground transportation
• Submit and manage CEO expense reports and coordinate with Finance on clarifications

Candidate Profile | Who You Are

• Track record of experience supporting senior executives, including direct support of a CEO or equivalent C-suite leader
• Prior exposure to board, investor, or public-company operating cadence, including preparation timelines and executive-level communications
• Exceptionally organized and detail-driven, with the ability to manage competing priorities independently
• Strong communicator who can synthesize information, anticipate needs, and provide clear recommendations
• Operates with sound judgment, discretion, and a high degree of ownership
• Energized by working at the center of a small, high-performing, fast-moving organization

Company Culture

Veradermics is a small, tight-knit, high-performing team that works with urgency, positivity, and a deep sense of ownership. We set an exceptionally high bar for ourselves and seek someone who is energized by playing an integral role in a fast-moving organization at a pivotal moment in our trajectory—bringing curiosity, clarity, and a drive to get things done at the highest level.

We value strong organization, thoughtful collaboration, and genuine investment in team success. Honest, direct communication is central to how we work and grow together. Accomplishing our collective goals will be fun but also complex.

Location and Travel:

• Hybrid role based in New Haven, Connecticut
• Requires 1–2 days per week in the office, with additional presence during board meetings, All Hands, or key events

Salary and Benefits

Veradermics provides a comprehensive compensation package that includes a base salary, annual performance bonus eligibility, and access to the employee stock option plan.

Robust benefits package, including health coverage, retirement benefit matching, dependent care FSA, and unlimited paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Veradermics is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.