Senior Admin Partner for Government Affairs

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (US); Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc is seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant to support senior leaders in U.S. Government Affairs & Patient Advocacy.

You will manage complex calendars, coordinate domestic and international travel, and handle contracting and invoicing while ensuring discretion and professional interaction with internal and external stakeholders. The role emphasizes executive preparedness, meeting coordination, and broader team operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years administrative experience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive support to senior leaders, screening and prioritizing requests.
• Manage complex calendars across time zones and devices.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel using Concur; handle expense reports.
• Support contracting, invoicing, and basic procurement workflows.
• Plan and coordinate meetings, events, and on-site logistics.
• Prepare materials and distribute pre-reads for leadership meetings.
• Maintain records and ensure compliance with company policies.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Vendor coordination

MS 365 proficiency

Concur/Coupa/Icertis familiarity

Document formatting

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Concur

Coupa

Icertis

Outlook

Microsoft 365

Excel

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc is seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant to support senior leaders in U.S. Government Affairs & Patient Advocacy.

You will manage complex calendars, coordinate domestic and international travel, and handle contracting and invoicing while ensuring discretion and professional interaction with internal and external stakeholders. The role emphasizes executive preparedness, meeting coordination, and broader team operations.