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.