Administrative Assistant and Office Manager

Datavant Ireland; Burlington; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global health data company is seeking an Office Manager in Burlington, Canada. The ideal candidate will provide high-level administrative support and oversee daily operations to foster a collaborative engineering culture. Requirements include 5+ years of experience in administration and excellent interpersonal skills. Join us to impact health decisions with technology.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an administrative, executive support, or office management role.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines.
• High level of discretion when handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional support to senior leaders including diary management.
• Manage onboarding logistics for new hires.
• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the Galway office.

Skills

Administrative support

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Procurement/finance tools

Job description

Datavant is a data platform company and the world’s leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right format.

Our platform is powered by the largest, most diverse health data network in the U.S., enabling data to be secure, accessible and usable to inform better health decisions. Datavant is trusted by the world’s leading life sciences companies, government agencies, and those who deliver and pay for care.

By joining Datavant today, you’re stepping onto a high-performing, values-driven team. Together, we’re rising to the challenge of tackling some of healthcare’s most complex problems with technology-forward solutions. Datavanters bring a diversity of professional, educational and life experiences to realize our bold vision for healthcare.

About Datavant Ireland

Datavant is a data platform company and the world’s leader in health data exchange. Our mission is simple but bold: ensure every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right format.

In Galway, our innovative R&D Technology Centre is at the heart of solving complex challenges with purpose. Our teams design and deliver technology that enables better health decisions globally. By joining us, you’ll be part of a collaborative, high-performing, values-driven team tackling important problems and making a real impact.

Role Overview

This role combines high-level administrative support with hands-on office management to ensure the smooth running of our Galway site and enable our leaders to focus on strategic priorities. You will be pivotal in supporting recruitment, onboarding, operational efficiency, and fostering a positive employee experience.

As Office Manager, you will also play a central role in enabling a collaborative, inclusive engineering culture that encourages innovation, knowledge-sharing, and impact. You will help create an environment where engineers can focus on their craft, collaborate effectively, and deliver technology solutions that make a real difference.

Core Responsibilities

Administrative Assistant

• Provide professional and proactive support to senior leaders, including diary management, meeting preparation/follow-up, travel arrangements, and expense processing.
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to coordinate interviews, candidate communications, and recruitment-related administration.
• Manage onboarding logistics for new hires, including equipment ordering, IT setup, induction scheduling, and first-day support.
• Organise and deliver in-person and virtual meetings, offsites, and internal events with seamless execution and clear communications.
• Maintain discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Track activities, follow up on open items, and proactively identify process improvements to enhance efficiency.
  
  

Office Manager

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the Galway office, ensuring it remains safe, well-equipped, and welcoming.
• Act as the first point of contact for visitors, ensuring a professional welcome and smooth arrangements.
• Manage general services and supplies, including ordering and maintaining kitchenware, stationery, and office consumables.
• Evaluate and arrange coffee, catering, and refreshment services to enhance the workplace experience.
• Coordinate with service providers for cleaning, maintenance, and other essential operational needs.
• Maintain vendor relationships, onboard suppliers into company systems (e.g., Coupa), and monitor budgets to ensure cost efficiency.
• Streamline office workflows and implement operational improvements to support productivity and collaboration.
• Actively contribute to building and maintaining a collaborative, inclusive culture that fosters innovation, knowledge-sharing, and impactful outcomes.
• Support initiatives and events that bring teams together, strengthen community, and align with Datavant’s values, culture, and innovation goals.
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an administrative, executive support, or office management role—experience supporting senior leaders preferred.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, work to tight deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with staff, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of discretion when handling confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with procurement/finance tools (e.g., Coupa) desirable.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to anticipate needs before they arise.
  
  

Why Join Us

At Datavant Ireland, You’ll Enjoy

• Competitive, equitable salary
• Comprehensive benefits and pension contribution
• Collaborative, high-impact work environment
• Opportunities to shape a growing R&D hub in Galway
  
  

We are committed to building a diverse team of Datavanters who are all responsible for stewarding a high-performance culture in which all Datavanters belong and thrive.

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