Vertex

ExecutiveAssistant,CommercialManufacturing&TechnicalOperations(CMTO)

$90–134k Boston, Massachusetts, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Executive Assistant, Commercial Manufacturing & Technical Operations (CMTO) at Vertex. Skills: Administrative support, Operational support, Cross-functional coordination. Serve as strategic administrative partner. Manage complex calendar”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Prioritization; Independent judgment; Assess urgency; Assess importance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5 years executive-level administrative support, 7 years executive-level administrative support, 9 years executive-level administrative support

Nice to Have

Familiarity with enterprise systems, Experience supporting operational cadences, Experience in Manufacturing or Technical Operations

What You'll Do.

Serve as strategic administrative partner

Manage complex calendar

Align shifting business priorities

Resolve scheduling conflicts

Optimize executive time

Coordinate leadership activities

Drive meeting readiness

Prepare executive briefing materials

Follow up on action items

Support operational rhythms

Ensure timelines are met

Ensure materials are aligned

Ensure stakeholders are aligned

Manage confidential communications

Manage decision-support materials

Build structured administrative processes

Maintain administrative systems

Act as central coordinator

Ensure follow-through

Follow up with stakeholders

Coordinate complex travel

Coordinate offsite planning

Assist with onboarding

Provide guidance to colleagues

Process purchase orders

Assist with visitor registration

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional organization; Key functions; Across functions and levels

Communication Scope

Verbal communication; Written communication

Full Job Description

**Job Description** **General Summary:** The Executive Assistant provides high-impact, independent administrative and operational support to the Senior Vice President of Commercial Manufacturing & Technical Operations (CMTO). Operating in a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment, this role is critical to enabling executive effectiveness through exceptional attention to detail, proactive prioritization, and disciplined execution of complex processes. The Executive Assistant acts as a trusted partner to the SVP, ensuring seamless coordination of priorities, communications, and leadership team operations across a large, cross-functional organization. **Key Duties and Responsibilities:** * Serve as a strategic administrative partner to the SVP, proactively managing competing priorities, anticipating needs, and ensuring flawless execution of day-to-day operations * Own and manage a highly complex, dynamic calendar, aligning shifting business priorities, resolving scheduling conflicts, and optimizing executive time against critical CMTO objectives * Coordinate cross-functional leadership activities, including CMTO Leadership Team meetings, extended leadership team engagement, and enterprise-level interactions * Drive end-to-end meeting and operational readiness, including agenda development, pre-read coordination, executive briefing materials, note-taking, and follow-up on action items * Support CMTO operational rhythms such as talent reviews, business reviews, and planning cycles, ensuring timelines, materials, and stakeholders are aligned * Manage confidential communications and decision-support materials, maintaining the highest standards of discretion, accuracy, and professionalism * Build and maintain structured administrative processes and systems to improve efficiency, visibility, and consistency across executive workflows * Act as a central coordinator across key functions (HR, Finance, Talent Acquisition, Business Operations, etc.), ensuring alignment and follow

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