Executive Assistant to the CMO — Life Sciences & Ops

Biogen; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Biogen in Cambridge, MA is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Chief Medical Officer to provide comprehensive administrative support to the WM leadership. The role requires professionalism, discretion, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

You will coordinate calendars, travel, budgets, and meetings, draft communications, and help drive process improvements while collaborating with HR and other Admins.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of administrative support for executive teams.
• Experience in life sciences and/or biopharma preferred.
• Agile, fast-paced, with strong prioritization and attention to detail.
• Excellent proactive communication and sound judgement.
• Discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Strong MS Office and SharePoint proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendar, expenses, and event coordination for the CMO.
• Draft and distribute communications to internal and external audiences.
• Coordinate WM leadership meetings: agendas, materials, summaries.
• Proactively address complex issues and drive process improvements.
• Assist in travel arrangements and budget tracking.
• Support onboarding and recruiting activities for staff.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Discretion and confidentiality

MS Office Suite

SharePoint

Project coordination

Budget and expense tracking

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

SharePoint

Job description

Biogen in Cambridge, MA is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Chief Medical Officer to provide comprehensive administrative support to the WM leadership. The role requires professionalism, discretion, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

You will coordinate calendars, travel, budgets, and meetings, draft communications, and help drive process improvements while collaborating with HR and other Admins.