Executive Assistant

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* About This Role:

** The Executive Assistant (EA) supports two executives: the VP for Pharma CMC and Regulatory and the VP for Biologics CMC Development & Regulatory. These leaders oversee global organizations comprised of both lab-based and office-based employees, operating across time zones and within highly technical development environments.  This role plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation of the leadership office.

As a key member of the team, you will manage complex calendars, coordinate high-impact engagements, and foster proactive communication across the organization. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.  This is a hybrid-based role at our Headquarters in Cambridge, MA requiring regular office presence.

Work closely with other Executive Assistants across Biogen to ensure alignment and consistency in scheduling, communications, and major events.
** Who You Are:
** You are a proactive, highly organized individual who thrives in dynamic environments and understands the importance of discretion and professionalism. You excel at anticipating needs, solving problems, and maintaining a calm demeanor amidst complexity. Building strong relationships comes naturally to you, and you are confident in collaborating across all levels of the organization. You exercise sound independent judgment, confidently prioritizing competing demands and making decisions aligned with leadership intent.

Your ability to communicate effectively and craft executive-ready materials sets you apart, and you are digitally fluent, leveraging tools to streamline operations. You are passionate about supporting leaders in achieving their goals and contributing to a high-performing team.
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* Required Skills:

** A minimum of 3 years of experience (minimum of 7 preferred) supporting senior executives in fast-paced, high-visibility environments, preferably within life sciences, operations, or technical functions.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions and work effectively with multiple executive stakeholders. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and anticipate needs.

Experience coordinating enterprise-wide governance processes and major organizational events. High level of discretion and ability to handle sensitive matters with integrity.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams), Concur, Zoom, and collaboration platforms such as SharePoint.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of drafting professional correspondence and executive-ready materials. Strong relationship-building skills to foster collaboration across diverse teams.
** Preferred

Skills:

** Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.  Familiarity with life sciences or technical operations to understand business priorities. Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.

Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance. In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families
* physical, financial, emotional,
* and
* social well-being*; including, but not limited to:
* Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
* Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
* Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
* A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
* Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
* 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
* Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
* 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
* Employee stock purchase plan
* Tuition reimbursement…