argenx
Biotech
ExecutiveAssistant
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“Executive Assistant at argenx. Skills: Executive Support, Calendar Management, Travel Coordination, Communication. Manage calendars. Make appointments”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving; Decision making
Domestic travel, International travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Associates Degree, 8+ years administrative experience, 4-6 years EA to VP/C-Suite, Experience in Concur, Experience in Oracle, Experience in Workday, Experience in Sharepoint, Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excellent time management skills, Ability to meet deadlines, Excellent verbal communication skills, Excellent written communication skills, Organizational skills, Ability to multitask, Problem-solving skills, Decision making skills, Interpersonal skills, Excellent presentation skills, Boston based in-office presence 2 days/week
Nice to Have
Bachelor's Degree, Biotech/Life Sciences/Pharma Experience
What You'll Do.
Prioritize sensitive matters
Schedule internal calls
Schedule external calls
Coordinate internal meetings
Facilitate off-site meetings
Prepare executive communications
Distribute communications
Follow up on action items
Requisition purchase orders
Track purchase orders
Process purchase order payments
Book international travel
Arrange ground transport
Arrange accommodations
Communicate travel arrangements
Track business expenses
Submit expense reports
Liaise with local admin teams
Liaise with international admin teams
Support other departments
Support other Executives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Internal stakeholders; External stakeholders; Local admin teams; International admin teams
Communication Scope
Executive communication; Written communication; Verbal communication; Presentation skills
Full Job Description
_Join us as we transform immunology and deliver medicines that help autoimmune patients get their lives back. argenx is preparing for multi-dimensional expansion to reach more patients through a rich pipeline of differentiated assets, led by VYVGART, our first-in-class neonatal Fc receptor blocker approved for the treatment of gMG, and with the potential to treat patients across dozens of severe autoimmune diseases._ _We are building a new kind of biotech company, one that maintains its roots as a science-based start-up and pushes our commitment to innovate across all corners of our business. We strive to inspire and grow our company, our partnerships, our science, and our people, because when we do, we deliver more for patients._ The Executive Assistant is responsible for supporting our senior leaders and having experience working independently, being detail-oriented, and having excellent technical and communication skills. This position demands the highest level of confidentiality and trust. One must exhibit skills in building and maintaining strong relationships internally and externally. **Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities:** * Manage calendars, making appointments and prioritizing sensitive matters * Heavy scheduling of internal and external calls and meetings * Coordinator and Facilitator of internal and off-site meetings * Providing administrative assistance, such as writing and editing e-mails, drafting memos, and preparing communications on the executive’s behalf * Draft and distribute communications to internal and external stakeholders * Responsible for agenda building, meeting minutes and follow-up * Purchase order requisitions, tracking and payment confirmations; work with applications with contract management and vendor management * Domestic and International travel booking to include air travel, ground transport, accommodations and communicating those arrangements to pertinent persons * Tracking business expenses and submitting expense reports in
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