Senior Administrative Assistant

Accountabilities The Senior Administrative Assistant will ensure seamless administrative operations by anticipating leadership needs, coordinating priorities, and maintaining accurate information across departments. Key responsibilities include:

• Manage complex calendars, appointments, travel arrangements, itineraries, and expense reports for senior leaders across multiple time zones.

• Coordinate administrative coverage and responsibilities with colleagues to ensure consistent and efficient support across Business Development, Alliance Management, and Human Resources.

• Maintain shared digital sites, organizational records, contact lists, and meeting memberships, ensuring accurate information, appropriate access, and version control.

• Handle confidential business, partnership, and employee information with discretion and sound judgment.

• Review and direct sensitive requests to the appropriate leaders while ensuring timely and effective communication.

• Coordinate service requests with internal departments and facilitate the processing of confidentiality agreements.

• Prepare meeting agendas, document discussions, and distribute meeting minutes for the Global Human Resources Business Partner Unit.

• Track action items and follow up with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely completion of outstanding tasks.

• Collaborate with senior leaders and administrative teams to anticipate operational needs and improve cross-functional coordination.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will be a highly organized and proactive administrative professional with extensive experience supporting senior leadership in a fast-paced, complex, and international environment. The following qualifications and competencies are expected:

• High school diploma or equivalent, with at least six years of progressively responsible administrative experience or comparable professional experience.

• Substantial experience independently supporting senior leaders in complex, fast-paced, and cross-functional environments.

• Strong expertise in calendar management, meeting coordination, travel planning, itinerary preparation, and expense reporting.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at different organizational levels.

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage competing requests and deadlines.

• High level of discretion, professionalism, sound judgment, and attention to detail when handling sensitive information.

• Ability to work independently while maintaining effective collaboration across teams, departments, and international time zones.

• Proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to anticipate needs and resolve administrative challenges efficiently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.

• Previous experience in Human Resources or external partnership management.

• Experience using the Concur travel and expense management system.

• Background in the life sciences industry or experience working in an international organization.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $85,700 to $137,100 USD, depending on responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.

• Eligibility for an annual performance-based bonus and equity, subject to company and individual performance.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and critical illness insurance.

• Pre-tax Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care Reimbursement Account (DCRA) options.

• 24/7 Employee Assistance and Concierge Program.

• Parental and childbirth leave, along with family planning assistance.

• Virtual tutoring and childcare membership.

• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, bereavement leave, holidays, floating holidays, and a year-end U.S. shutdown.

• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.

• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance programs.

• Employee wellness platforms and incentives.

• Professional development and career growth programs.

• Commuting allowance and subsidized parking.

• Discounted home, auto, and pet insurance.

• Additional employee wellbeing programs and benefits.

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