Executive Assistant, Commercial

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a highly skilled Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to senior leaders. This hybrid role requires a proactive professional who excels in managing complex schedules, coordinating travel, and maintaining confidentiality. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong project management capabilities, and outstanding communication skills. Join a team that values collaboration and commitment to excellence, and be part of a culture that prioritizes innovation and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years related experience required.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars for senior executives and schedule meetings.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Project Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

College Degree

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Assistant to provide consistent, high-level administrative support to senior leaders within the Value & Pipeline and Customer Experience and Innovation teams. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can balance multiple priorities with discretion and efficiency.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong project management capabilities, and outstanding communication skills. Success in this role will be defined by the ability to manage complex schedules, navigate competing demands, maintain confidentiality, and support both individual and team objectives with a collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset.

This position is hybrid and will be primarily located in Cambridge, MA.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage complex and dynamic calendars for senior executives, including scheduling internal and external meetings, resolving conflicts, and partnering effectively with other administrative professionals.
2. Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, lodging, transportation, and meeting logistics with internal and external stakeholders.
3. Serve as a communication liaison, managing and prioritizing incoming emails and requests; organize conference calls, Zoom meetings, agendas, and presentation materials.
4. Assist in team building and morale building exercises for the organization, ensuring the team is collaborating effectively.
5. Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.
6. Provide additional support as needed for the broader Commercial department including travel, scheduling ad-hoc meetings, and coordinating guests.
7. Act as a collaborative member of the Executive Assistant team, participating in team meetings and initiatives, and supporting cross-coverage and shared responsibilities.

Qualifications

• College Degree preferred with a minimum of 5 years related experience required.
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication, with meticulous attention to detail, grammar, and accuracy.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Experience within the life sciences industry or in a commercial or HR function is highly desirable.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Discretion and sound judgment in managing sensitive and confidential information.
• Comfortable navigating shifting priorities and tight deadlines in a rapidly evolving environment.
• Resourceful, solutions-focused, and committed to excellence in execution.

About Alnylam: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: ALNY) has led the translation of RNA interference (RNAi) into a whole new class of innovative medicines with the potential to transform the lives of people afflicted with rare and more prevalent diseases. Based on Nobel Prize-winning science, RNAi therapeutics represent a powerful, clinically validated approach to treating diseases at their genetic source by 'interfering' with mRNA that cause or contribute to disease. Since our founding in 2002, Alnylam has led the RNAi Revolution and continues to turn scientific possibility into reality.

Our culture: Our people-first culture is guided by our core values: fiercely innovative, open culture, purposeful urgency, passion for excellence, and commitment to people. These values influence how we work and the business decisions we make. Thanks to feedback from our employees over the years, we've been fortunate to be named a top employer around the world. Alnylam is extremely proud to have been recognized as the #1 Large Employer by Boston Globe Top Places to Work in 2023 for the third consecutive year, one of Science Magazine's Top Biopharma Employers, one of America's Most Responsible Companies for 2024 by Newsweek, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and UK - among others.

At Alnylam, we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equal employment opportunity. We are dedicated to building an environment where employees can feel that they belong, can bring their authentic selves to work, and achieve their full potential. By empowering employees to embrace their unique differences at work, our business grows stronger with advanced and original thinking, allowing us to bring groundbreaking medicines to patients. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ethnicity, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics prohibited by law.