Sr. Administrative Assistant

Biogen•Cambridge, MA

3d•$68,000 - $88,250

About The Position

As a Sr. Administrative Assistant within the Corporate Development team, you will provide essential administrative and operational support to the Business Development & New Ventures team and support the Head of Alliance Management. You will anticipate needs and manage competing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, helping the team focus on strategic initiatives and maintaining smooth operations that contribute to Corporate Development efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
At least 5 years of relevant experience supporting senior executives.
Highly organized, proactive, and solutions-oriented approach.
Ability to operate independently and manage competing priorities.
Exceptional judgment and discretion in handling confidential information.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and SharePoint.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Business Development and Alliance Management.
Experience coordinating and managing logistics for large-scale events and conferences.

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate team calendars to ensure efficient scheduling and prioritization.
Organize domestic and international travel arrangements for teams as needed.
Process team expense reports accurately and promptly.
Facilitate logistics for functional meetings, lunches, and social activities.
Arrange logistics for external remote and in-person meetings, including escorting visitors when necessary.
Plan and coordinate logistics for partnering conferences, including venue coordination and participant communications.
Maintain functional distribution lists and SharePoint folders for streamlined information access.
Support onboarding efforts for new team members.
Collaborate with other Executive Assistants to align scheduling, communications, and major events.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Fitness and wellness programs, including fitness reimbursement.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and additional end-of-year shutdown time off (December 26–31).
Up to 12 company-paid holidays and 3 paid days off for Personal Significance.
80 hours of sick time per calendar year.
Paid maternity and parental leave.
401(k) program with company-matched contributions.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year.
Employee Resource Groups participation.
Short-term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, for eligible regular employees.