Executive Assistant

Job Description

Are you ready to take on an exciting role within a dynamic biopharmaceutical company? If you excel in organization and managing & planning events with precision, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

As an Executive Assistant, you will be the key player in supporting our Commercial organization, from administrative support to event planning and everything in between. This role is based in our vibrant Waltham office.

What You’ll Do:

• Event Planning: Plan and organize events and meetings, from regional team dinners to annual Commercial-wide summits. This includes selecting venues, developing agendas, coordinating travel, and meals.
• Calendar Management: Support senior executives with complex calendar management, prioritizing commitments, and global travel arrangements.
• Communication: Draft emails, prepare agendas, slides, and summaries for internal and external meetings.
• Vendor Management: Manage vendor relationships, open POs, handle contracts, and process invoices for payment.
• Administrative Support: Assist with general administrative duties and onboarding new hires, vendors, and contractors.

Qualifications

• Experience: 7+ years in a high-growth, fast-paced environment, with experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry. Strong preference for candidates that have previously supported Commercial organizations.
• Skills: Superior organizational, administrative, and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail. Ability to manage complex tasks, prioritize competing demands, and meet deadlines.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Education: Bachelor’s degree highly preferred

Additional Information

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, and more.
• Generous parental leave and family planning benefits.
• Outstanding culture and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Apply Now: Join us in our mission to improve the lives of people with cancer. Apply today to become a part of our dynamic team!

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION

Deciphera is committed to equal employment opportunity and values diversity. To ensure that we comply with reporting requirements and to learn more about how we can increase diversity in our candidate pool, we invite you to voluntarily provide demographic information in a confidential survey at the end of this application. Providing this information is optional. It will not be accessible or used in the hiring process, and has no effect on your opportunity for employment. This information will also be treated confidentially.  Our commitment to increasing diversity in our candidate pool does not affect our commitment to equal employment opportunity, including our ongoing commitment to make all hiring and other employment decisions solely on a nondiscriminatory basis.