Senior Administrative Associate

Location: Seattle, WA, United States. Hybrid work is available remotely up to two days per week, or employees may work on-site five days per week with ad hoc flexibility.

Salary: $39–$58 per hour, plus eligibility for an annual bonus and annual equity awards.

Company

Vertex is a global biotechnology company focused on scientific innovation.

What you will do

• Manage calendars, meeting schedules, invitations, conference rooms, catering, and day-of logistics for assigned personnel.
• Coordinate travel, expense reports, team meals, off-site meetings, visitor registration, and departmental onboarding.
• Prepare agendas, meeting materials, pre-reads, notes, minutes, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Process purchase orders, invoices, contracts, and departmental reports.
• Maintain Seattle office operations, including supplies, equipment, IT and facilities coordination, and local vendor relationships.
• Track office budgets, support resource planning, protect confidential information, and coordinate site-wide senior-leader events.

Requirements

• High school or secondary school education.
• At least two years of administrative experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Established knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Strong time management, organization, prioritization, multitasking, and attention to detail.
• Discretion and tact when handling sensitive and confidential correspondence.
• Ability to work in the Seattle office under the hybrid or on-site arrangement.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off, including week-long summer and winter company shutdowns.
• Educational assistance programs and student loan repayment support.
• Commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, and 401(k).
• Inclusive workplace with equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation support.