Senior Administrative Assistant

Location: Fully onsite Monday–Friday at the RTP, North Carolina office

Company

A public benefit biotechnology and pharmaceutical company developing therapies for rare diseases and technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs.

What you will do

• Provide executive administrative support to the EVP, Deputy General Counsel, and other Legal Department personnel.
• Administer company-wide contract review and approval workflows, including request triage, personnel training, quality control, and workflow verification.
• Organize legal files, maintain contract templates, and support financial certification and disclosure control processes.
• Manage calendars, meetings, board committee logistics, document distribution through Diligent Boards, and business correspondence.
• Coordinate attorney travel arrangements, expense reimbursements, vendors, consultants, office supplies, and purchasing activities.
• Compile information for reports and presentations and assist with project and research assignments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 4+ years of experience as an administrative assistant, executive assistant, contracts administrator, and/or paralegal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, time management, multitasking, and deadline management skills.
• Professional oral and written communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to work fully onsite Monday–Friday in the RTP, North Carolina office.

Nice to have

• Associate degree.
• 6+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Notary Public license.
• Strong project management skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven environment focused on unmet medical needs and patient impact.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for eligible employees.
• Employee wellness resources, savings plans including 401(k) and ESPP, and paid time off.
• Paid parental leave and disability benefits for eligible employees.
• Bold, creative, and unconventional approach to innovation.