Senior Administrative Assistant

Department:

104900 Sales Administration

Location:

San Diego

Be a part of a global team that is inspired to make a difference in the lives of people living with rare disease.

At Travere Therapeutics, we recognize that our exceptional employees are vital to our success. We are a dedicated team focused on meeting the unique needs of rare patients. Our work is rewarding – both professionally and personally – because we are making a difference. We are passionate about what we do.

We are seeking talented individuals who will thrive in our collaborative, diverse, fast-paced environment and share in our mission – to identify, develop and deliver life-changing therapies to people living with rare disease. We stick by our values centered on patients, courage, community, and collaboration to pursue our vision of becoming a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the delivery of innovation and hope to patients in the global rare disease community.

At Travere Therapeutics, we are in rare for life. We continue to courageously forge new paths as we move toward a common goal of elevating science and service for rare patients.

Position Summary:
The Senior Administrative Assistant will provide critical, senior level administrative and project-based support to the Senior Vice President, Sales of the organization. This position is often privy to confidential information and as such, requires significant diplomacy and discretion. The Senior Administrative Assistant is an experienced professional who combines an overall understanding of day-to-day administrative support responsibilities while working with minimal supervision and exercising independent judgment. This position demands the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with a great deal of flexibility and the ability to accommodate shifting priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Provide senior level administrative support to the Senior Vice President, Sales of the Company as well as senior leaders in reporting functions.
• Proactively address administrative needs to support greatest effectiveness.
• Will be asked to interface with external customers in coordination of business activities.
• Proactively manage multiple calendars for senior leaders including meeting coordination, schedule management and proactively preparing executive for events and activities.
• Responsible for working with Corporate travel partner, to coordinate complex and last-minute travel arrangements including airline, hotel and rental car accommodations for domestic and international travel, on occasion.
• Create presentations, maintain spreadsheets and databases.
• Proactively and timely prepare materials for meetings, appointments, and events to ensure senior leader success and preparation.
• Effectively manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously.
• Organize, schedule, and provide oversight of the successful coordination of internal and external meetings.
• Assist in the preparation and organization of purchase orders/contracts.
• Effectively and professionally communicate and collaborate with other Travere Therapeutics administrative team members to coordinate and plan key business activities cross functionally including office events.
• Perform various other administrative tasks including, but not limited to filing, photocopying, scanning, faxing, mailing, etc.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Some college is desired and Bachelor’s degree in a business discipline is preferred. Equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience providing direct senior administrative support to a senior business leader or applicable job experience may be considered from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been attained.
• Prior experience working in the biotech/pharma industry is highly desirable.

Additional Skills/Experience/Requirements:

• Attention to detail and exceptional digital/technical, organizational, problem-solving and follow-up skills required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Self-motivated with exceptional accountability and responsibility.
• Ability to multi-task, project manage and prioritize work, while working with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in dealing with strict adherence to confidentiality requirements and appropriately handling potentially highly confidential information.
• Ability to demonstrate positive demeanor and corporate cultural values.
• Ability to effectively interface with all levels of management, including the office of the CEO.
• High level of proficiency with MS Office Suite programs, particularly