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Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Administrative Assistant

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In-Office
Boston, MA, USA
33K-49K Hourly
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Boston, MA, USA
33K-49K Hourly
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The Administrative Assistant provides business support including scheduling meetings, organizing travel, processing purchase orders, and assisting with onboarding new employees.
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Job Description

General Summary:

The Administrative Assistant provides office/business support to department and generally reports directly to a(n) Associate Director, Director or Senior Director-level manager.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Schedules meetings, secures conference rooms and orders catering for assigned personnel
  • Serves as a departmental resource for Vertex's internal technologies (i.e; Procurement, SharePoint, Concur, Vertex U, VLearn, etc.)
  • Assists with booking flights/hotels and completing expense reports for assigned personnel
  • Based on established departmental procedures, prioritizes and addresses requests for appointments, e-mails and telephone calls; handles routine and straightforward requests and routes advanced items to more senior personnel
  • Processes group purchase orders, invoices, and contracts
  • Assists with visitor registration, including pre-registering and escorting visitors
  • Assists with onboarding of new employees into assigned department
  • Knowledge and Skills:

  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products
  • Good time management and organizational skills to prioritize work and/or multi-task
  • Attention to detail
  • Education and Experience:

  • High school or secondary school education
  • 2 years of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Pay Range:

    $33 - $49

    Disclosure Statement:

    The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

    At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations.  From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.

    Flex Designation:

    Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible

    Flex Eligibility Status:

    In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as: 
    1.    Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
    2.    On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

    Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time. 

    #LI-Hybrid
     

    Company Information

    Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

    Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

    Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected]

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    Vertex Pharmaceuticals Boston, Massachusetts, USA Office

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc., 50 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA 02210, US, Boston, MA, United States, 02210

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