Vertex
ExecutiveAssistant,CommercialManufacturing&TechnicalOperations(CMTO)
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“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.
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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