Executive Assistant

UniQure NV; Lexington (MA); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

uniQure is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide proactive administrative and project management support to leaders in Clinical and Regulatory Development. The role reports to the SVP of Regulatory Affairs and requires collaboration with internal executives and high-level external contacts.

The ideal candidate will excel in calendar management, materials preparation, and event coordination while maintaining confidentiality and delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, with substantial experience in executive support.
• Senior Administrative Assistant experience in biotech/pharma is highly desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and familiarity with project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive administrative support for SVP of Regulatory Affairs and other leaders.
• Manage complex calendars, scheduling, travel, and expense reports.
• Prepare meeting materials, agendas, pre-reads, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Plan and coordinate events and meetings, both onsite and offsite.
• Coordinate with HR for interview scheduling and onboarding activities.
• Maintain confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Ability to work under tight deadlines

Discretion with confidential info

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

10+ years relevant experience

Tools

MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

Smartsheets

Contract management tools

Job description

Place in the Organization

At uniQure, we are delivering on the promise of gene therapy and delivering hope for patients facing urgent unmet medical needs. Every role in our organization carries profound purpose; whether you’re in research, operations, access, or support, your contributions impact patients. We’re seeking passionate professionals who thrive in high-stakes environments, uphold rigorous quality standards, and share our relentless commitment to transforming the lives of patients. Join us in making the impossible possible, where your expertise becomes a catalyst for life-changing treatments.

Key result areas (major duties, accountabilities and responsibilities)

This role is considered Hybrid, on-site at least 3 days per week in our Lexington MA office.

We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Executive Assistant to provide consistent, proactive general administrative and project management support to several leaders within the Clinical and Regulatory Development organization. This role reports to the SVP of Regulatory Affairs. This individual will be responsible for acting as a professional liaison with internal executives and leaders and high-level external contacts.

The successful candidate will have strong Microsoft office skills and will excel in project management, communication and creative problem solving. The successful candidate will be distinguished by their ability to organize work, establish priorities, and meet individual and team goals. It is expected that the Executive Assistant will be a highly effective collaborator and communicator. A successful candidate will have a positive attitude and demonstrate a proven track record of working with executive leadership.

• Provides executive administrative support for the SVP of Regulatory Affairs and additional Regulatory, Clinical Operations, Biometrics and Clinical VP’s. Administrative responsibilities include the management of complex calendars, liaising with other EA’s internally and externally with scheduling internal and external meetings, travel, expense reports, etc.
• When asked, prepares meeting materials, including meeting agenda preparation/distribution, collecting/printing meeting pre-reads, minute- or note-taking and assembling/editing PowerPoint presentations
• Plans, executes, supports and/or manages events (e.g. team meetings, investigator meetings) ensuring smooth logistics, and maximizing event impact
• Negotiates and arranges onsite and offsite meetings, including technology needs and catering as needed while controlling costs; greet and coordinate activities for guests and other attendees.
• Supports KOL contracting process for Advisory Boards and other engagements.
• Develops & manages various team collaboration sites and document repositories and distribution lists
• Appropriately manages information of a highly confidential and critical nature
• Supports recruiting and hiring by coordinating with HR for interview scheduling, ensuring on-boarding and orientation activities and assigning and tracking required training as needed
• Acts as a key contact both internally and externally for scheduling and coordinating.
• Provide back-up support to other assistants as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with a minimum of 10 years relevant experience required.
• Proven experience as a Senior Administrative Assistant, or similar role, preferably within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical sector.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills required with keen attention to accuracy, details, formatting, and grammar.
• Expert knowledge of MS Office applications including MS PowerPoint, Word and Outlook required.
• Experience with project management tools (Smartsheets) and contract management processes is highly desirable.

Additional skills needed for this role include:

• High level of integrity and demonstrated ability to treat confidential information with great discretion
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• A proven, collaborative team player with initiative and enthusiasm for taking on new challenges in a rapidly evolving department
• Ability to execute under tight deadlines with changing priorities
• Exercise good judgment and is solution-oriented across a variety of situations in a growing, fast-paced organization

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The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant, relevant years of experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from where they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

US Salary Range

$88,000—$113,000 USD

uniQure is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact [e-mail].