Senior Executive Assistant, GRAPS Leader

Ascendis Pharma; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with match

Health, dental, vision

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability benefits

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Ascendis Pharma is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Chief Regulatory & Safety Officer. The role requires expert calendar management, complex travel planning, and confidential coordination across global time zones.

You will prepare briefing materials, coordinate governance meetings, and ensure seamless executive operations with high standards of discretion and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience acceptable.
• 8+ years of administrative support for senior executives in global settings.
• Experience in regulated pharma/biotech environments preferred.
• Strong calendar, travel, expenses, and meeting management.
• Proficiency with MS Office and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage a complex executive calendar with priority alignment.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel and related logistics.
• Prepare briefing materials, agendas, and meeting notes.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and accuracy.
• Coordinate meetings, vendor interactions, and cross-functional logistics.
• Support executive communications and preparation of presentations.

Skills

Executive calendar management

Travel planning

Expense handling

Confidential information handling

Communication skills

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Ascendis Pharma is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Chief Regulatory & Safety Officer. The role requires expert calendar management, complex travel planning, and confidential coordination across global time zones.

You will prepare briefing materials, coordinate governance meetings, and ensure seamless executive operations with high standards of discretion and professionalism.