Executive Assistant

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (US); Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Generous paid time off

Educational assistance programs

Student loan repayment

Commuting subsidy

Matching charitable donations

401(k)

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide specialized, independent administrative support to 2–3 executives across multiple therapeutic areas in a hybrid work environment. The role involves managing complex calendars, travel, and meeting logistics, while maintaining strict confidentiality.

You will prepare meeting materials, agendas, notes, and PowerPoint presentations, process invoices and contracts, assist with onboarding and visitor registration, and help streamline

Qualifications

• Typically requires high school or secondary education.
• Typically requires 5 years of experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent administrative support to Sr. Vice Presidents and executives.
• Handle highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Manage executives' calendars, travel, and meeting logistics.
• Prepare meeting materials, agendas, notes, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Process invoices, contracts, and group purchase orders.
• Assist with onboarding and visitor registration.
• Guide and train less experienced colleagues; drive process improvements.
• Coordinate cross-department activities and follow up with stakeholders.

Skills

MS Office

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

5 years of experience

Job description

Job Description General Summary

The Executive Assistant provides specialized, independent administrative/business support to 2-3 Executives supporting multi-therapeutic areas.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary support professional for a Sr. Vice President, independently handling a full range administrative activities
• As the delegate for the executive, handles details of a highly confidential and critical nature related to the function/department
• Interacts regularly with senior leaders inside and outside the Company in coordinating the affairs of the executive
• Manages the executive's complex and detailed calendar, frequently coordinating logistics and sharing information with other assistants and leaders both internally and externally; coordinates complex travel and meetings logistics, anticipating and resolving any problems to ensure a seamless experience for the executive
• Manages own workload, reprioritizing as unanticipated situations arise; assists the executive to adjust schedules to meet new and changing deadlines
• Produces high-quality documentation and contributes to building efficient processes and systems for administrative activities.
• Independently prioritizes and addresses requests for appointments, emails and telephone calls based on the needs and objectives for the executive
• Maintains high level of confidentiality of information related to the organization and staff
• Coordinates activities between departments and or outside parties
• As delegated by the executive, follows up with stakeholders at all levels to gather needed information, prompts/reminds them of critical deadlines, and helps remove any administrative roadblocks that prevent them from meeting their obligations to the executive
• Prepares meeting materials, including meeting agenda preparation/distribution, collecting/printing meeting pre-reads, minute- or note-taking and assembling/editing PowerPoint presentations
• Processes group purchase orders, invoices, and contracts
• Assists with visitor registration, including pre-registering and escorting visitors
• Assists with onboarding of new personnel into the department
• Provides guidance and training to less experienced colleagues
• Applies knowledge of business/department priorities to anticipate the executive's needs and drive administrative process improvements
• Builds collaborative and productive relationships across the organization and at all levels

Knowledge and Skills

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Advanced time management and organizational skills, with a proven ability to independently prioritize own work and multi-task to meet changing or competing timelines
• High attention to detail
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, especially with senior executives
• Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information

Education and Experience

• Typically requires high school or secondary school education
• Typically requires 5 years of experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience

Pay Range

$89,600 - $134,400

Pay Range: $89,600 - $134,400 Disclosure Statement: The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Benefits and Perks

• From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.

Flex Designation

Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible Flex Eligibility Status: In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as: 1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select 2. On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

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Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail]

Mission

Help Us Achieve Our Mission Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases. The company has approved medicines that treat the underlying causes of multiple chronic, life-shortening genetic diseases — cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia — and continues to advance clinical and research programs in these diseases. Vertex also has a robust clinical pipeline of investigational therapies across a range of modalities in other serious diseases where it has deep insight into causal human biology, including APOL1-mediated kidney disease, acute and neuropathic pain, type 1 diabetes, myotonic dystrophy type 1 and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency . Founded in 1989 in Cambridge, Mass., Vertex's global headquarters is now located in Boston's Innovation District and its international headquarters is in London. Additionally, the company has research and development sites and commercial offices in North America, Europe, Australia, Latin America and the Middle East. Vertex is consistently recognized as one of the industry's top places to work, including 14 consecutive years on Science magazine's Top Employers list and one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. For company updates and to learn more about Vertex's history of innovation, visit www.vrtx.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter/X , LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram. The diversity and authenticity of our people is part of what makes Vertex unique, and we recognize that each employee brings diverse perspectives and strengths. By embracing those strengths and celebrating differences, we are fostering an inclusive culture where each of us can bring our authentic selves to work, inspire innovation together, and change people’s lives. Our vision is clear: to be the place where an authentic, diverse mix of talent want to come, to stay, and do their best work.