Executive Assistant

argenx•Boston, MA

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Associates Degree and/or at least 8+ years of administrative experience, with 4-6 years proven experience as an Executive Assistant to VP/C-Suite level Executives
Experience working in Concur, Oracle, Workday and Sharepoint
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, TEAMS)
Excellent time management skills and proven ability to meet deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
Detail oriented
Problem-solving and decision making
Proactive, self-directed and works with a sense of urgency
Strong Interpersonal skills
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Boston based, in-office presence averaging 2 days per week

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree
Biotech/Life Sciences/Pharma Experience

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 a timely fashion and in accordance with company policy
Liaise between local and international admin teams
Demonstrate initiative, professionalism and flexibility throughout frequent interruptions, conflicting priorities and varying workloads
Maintain confidentiality and discretion in all aspects of team and company information
Other additional and/or alternative duties as assigned from time to time, including supporting other departments or Executives as needed