Executive Assistant - #1402818

At Viridian, we are focused on developing best-in-class medicines for people living with autoimmune and rare diseases. Leveraging our team’s expertise in antibody discovery and engineering, we have created a robust pipeline of differentiated investigational therapeutic candidates for well-validated targets.

Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), the Executive Assistant will support several of Viridian’s leaders and their teams. The ideal candidate is a reliable, self-motivated team player, capable of managing multiple high-profile activities with exceptional discretion and decision quality. They will also work closely with the company administrative pool to ensure cohesive support, operational best practices, and a positive and productive office environment.

This role is based in our Waltham, MA headquarters. Our office-based employees are required to work in the office three (3) days a week.

Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

• Support several executives on a daily basis with all administrative needs including proactive calendar management, meeting preparation, agendas, presentations
• Plan and execute offsite meetings including vendor sourcing, negotiations, and contract review
• Arrange domestic and international travel including anticipating changes and complexities such as weather, visa, and entry requirements
• Manage and monitor department, project or events budgets
• Identify and provide solutions to areas of opportunity for the organization such as, travel partners, preferred vendor relationships, service providers, technical solutions or best practice
• Partner with Facilities, IT, and HR to ensure Waltham headquarters meets the evolving needs of the executive team and is always fully operational
• Coordinate and support onsite executive team meetings or high profile visitors
• Facilitate communication between executive team members
• Assist with candidate coordination, scheduling and hosting onsite
• Draft, finalize, and distribute memos, agendas, and meeting notes
• Prepare and submit expense reports
• Research and manage special projects upon request

Qualifications:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field with 8+ years’ executive administrative support
• Must have executive support experience in a public company
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Extensive experience with presentation creation in PowerPoint, and Excel including budget capabilities is a must
• Biotech industry experience a plus
• Ability to promptly follow-up on new assignments with status and outcome updates
• Strong attention to detail with solid organizational skills and the ability to systematically track activities
• Ability to exercise good judgement and work calmly during periods of high urgency
• Proven track record of operating with the highest level of confidentiality, including handling material non-pubic information with the utmost discretion
• Proven mindset of proactive problem solving and continuous improvement
• Efficient independent worker with ability to focus and drive for results
• A solutions-oriented, collaborative team player
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced-environment and to handle multiple tasks
• Strong commitment to ethical standards
• Ability to travel as required for company meetings & events
• The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience

Viridian offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive pay and stock options for all employees
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with 100% of premiums paid by Viridian for employees and their eligible dependents
• Fertility and mental health programs
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Life, Travel and AD&D
• 401(k) Company Match with immediate company vest
• Employee Stock Purchase plan
• Generous vacation plan and paid company holiday shutdowns
• Various mental, financial, and proactive physical health programs covered by Viridian

Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, and Local laws. Viridian will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Viridian Therapeutics, Inc participates in E-Verify, the federal program for electronic verification of employment eligibility.