Senior Executive Assistant to SVP | Strategic Admin Lead

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

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