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Senior Administrative Assistant to VP, Litigation & Risk and VP, Privacy Legal

Vertex Pharmaceuticals · Boston, MA · 2 wk ago
HybridLegal$39–$58/hrFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage calendars for the Vice Presidents and their team members, including scheduling meetings, securing conference rooms, arranging catering, and providing logistical and administrative support.
  • Serve as a departmental resource for internal technologies, such as Procurement, SharePoint, Concur, and other Vertex systems.
  • Cook up and prepare meeting materials, including agendas, pre-reads, note-taking, and PowerPoint presentations.
  • Arrange travel bookings, complete expense reports, and organize team events such as lunches, dinners, and offsite meetings.
  • Prioritize and address requests for appointments, emails, and calls, handling most requests directly and escalating complex issues as needed.
  • Absorb onboarding new team members and ensure seamless day-to-day office operations, including inventory control, office support services, and maintaining a productive work environment.
  • Oversee local vendor relationships with office service providers, such as cleaning companies, couriers, and equipment technicians.
  • Process group purchase orders, invoices, and contracts, and assist with tracking the office budget and resource planning.

Required Qualifications

  • A high school or secondary school education.
  • A minimum of 2 years of administrative experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
  • Strong time management and organizational skills to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.
  • A keen attention to detail.
  • The ability to handle sensitive and confidential correspondence with discretion.

Preferred Skills

  • Familiarity with Vertex’s internal technologies, such as Procurement, SharePoint, and Concur.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
  • Professional development opportunities.

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