Sr. Administrative Assistant

<p><strong>COMPANY:</strong></p> <p><em>At BioCryst, we are passionate about advancing novel therapeutics for patients with rare and serious diseases. Our structure-guided drug design process leads us to the discovery and development of novel small-molecule drugs. We integrate traditional biology and medicinal chemistry along with a wide array of advanced technologies to understand the three-dimensional structures of active sites of target enzymes. Our scientists then design molecular structures to create bespoke drugs for patients. We focus on therapeutic areas with either no available treatments or large unmet patient needs. BioCryst’s US headquarters are located in Durham, North Carolina, our European headquarters in Dublin, Ireland and our Discovery Center of Excellence in Birmingham, Alabama. We are proud of our culture of engagement and accountability that rewards people for innovative thinking and achievement of key objectives. For more information, please visit the Company’s website at www.biocryst.com.</em></p> <p><strong>JOB SUMMARY:</strong></p> <p>The ideal candidate will be experienced in handling a wide range of administrative and executive support related tasks for multiple personnel working independently and as part of an administrative team, with little or no supervision. This person must be exceedingly well organized, flexible, and enjoy the administrative challenges of supporting an office of diverse people and programs. The candidate must have experience working in life sciences – pharmaceutical, biotech, med tech or med devices. Experience working in both large and small companies highly preferred.</p> <p><strong>ESSENTIAL DUTIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Responsible for heavy calendar management, requiring interaction with both internal and external executives and assistants, as well as consultants, to coordinate a variety of complex meetings</li> <li>Experience with heavy travel schedules, making travel reservations for the team, both domestically and internationally</li> <li>Communicate and handle incoming and outgoing email communications on behalf of the team he/she supports</li> <li>Create and/or follow-up documentation required for materials and meetings (i.e. BJDs, speaker contracts, etc.)</li> <li>Assist colleagues with preparation of presentation materials (i.e. reserve conference room space, partner with IT, order food, and prepare slides)</li> <li>Contribute to the overall administrative team by completing a range of general administrative duties as needed (i.e. order office supplies, check mail, prepare FedEx packages, etc.)</li> <li>Other duties as assigned</li> </ul> <p><span> </span></p> <p><strong>REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:</strong></p> <ul> <li>3-5 years of experience supporting senior staff on an administrative level or an equivalent combination of education and experience;</li> <li>Excellent calendar management skills, including the coordination of complex executive meetings</li> <li>Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook</li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li> <li>Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and follow through on issues in a timely manner</li> <li>Be collaborative and be comfortable working in a team environment</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>The statements in this position description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The manager may assign additional responsibilities and assignments from time to time.</p> <p> </p> <p>BioCryst is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Veterans status, disability and/or other protected class characteristics. Additionally, BioCryst is committed to achieving its business objectiv</p>