Executive Assistant - Corporate Development

Ardelyx is a publicly traded commercial biopharmaceutical company founded with a mission to discover, develop and commercialize innovative first-in-class medicines that meet significant unmet medical needs. Ardelyx has two commercial products approved in the United States, IBSRELA® (tenapanor) and XPHOZAH® (tenapanor). Ardelyx has agreements for the development and commercialization of tenapanor outside of the U.S. Kyowa Kirin commercializes PHOZEVEL® (tenapanor) for hyperphosphatemia in Japan. A New Drug Application for tenapanor for hyperphosphatemia has been submitted in China with Fosun Pharma. Knight Therapeutics commercializes IBSRELA in Canada.  Purpose of the role Provide support to Executive Leadership Team (ELT)  Key Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility for planning and directing all administrative and operational activities for the EVP of Corporate Development, and Chief Legal and Administrative Officer (CLAO); provide administrative support as and when needed on an ad hoc basis for the Chief Development Officer, Chief Medical Officer and Chief Regulatory and Quality Officer
• Coordinate with the Executive Assistants to the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial and Operations Officer and Chief Commercial Officer and other various administrative and operational personnel
• Support organizational needs, including proactively responding to meeting requests, organizing, and supporting day to day activities, coordinating meetings, travel, etc.
• For critical business meetings and partnering conferences (e.g. JP Morgan Annual Healthcare Conference), liase with 3rd party companies and/or advisors to coordinate meeting schedules
• Manage expense reports for EVP of Corporate Development, and CLAO
• Provide support to other members of the executive team, if and when necessary
• Provide support to the Legal, Compliance, and Corporate Development functions on an ad hoc basis

Qualifications 

• Excellent organizational skills with an ability to think proactively and prioritize work
• Demonstrated initiative, follow-through, prioritization, and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume, and often fast-changing environment 
• Energetic, positive "can do" attitude 

Required Education & Experience:  

• 5+ years of experience proven work experience as a Senior Executive Assistant, Executive Administrative Assistant, or similar role
• BA/BS degree
• Knowledge of office procedures
• Extensive experience with office management systems, Powerpoint and MS Office
• Familiarity with online calendars and cloud systems
• Exceptional communication skills with excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Experience exercising discretion and confidentiality with sensitive company information

Location

• Hybrid

The anticipated annualized base pay range for this full-time position is $111,894 - $124,327. Ardelyx utilizes industry data to ensure that our compensation is competitive and aligned with our industry peers. Actual base pay will be determined based on a variety of factors, including years of relevant experience, training, qualifications, and internal equity. The compensation package may also include an annual bonus target and equity awards, subject to eligibility and other requirements. Ardelyx also offers a robust benefits package to employees, including a 401(k) plan with generous employer match, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, up to 12 weeks living organ and bone marrow leave, equity incentive plans, health plans (medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision), life insurance and disability, flexible time off, annual Winter Holiday shut down, and at least 11 paid holidays. Ardelyx is an equal opportunity employer.