Senior Administrative Assistant

Biogen

. Provide essential administrative and operational support to the Business Development & New Ventures team and Head of Alliance Management .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $68,000 - $88,250 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and logistical capabilities, with expertise in managing executive calendars, coordinating travel, and facilitating large-scale events. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experienced in supporting senior executives within Business Development and Alliance Management.

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Bachelor's Degree5+ Years Supporting Senior ExecutivesMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyLogistics Coordination for EventsExceptional Interpersonal Communication

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Hard Skills

Calendar ManagementExpense Report ProcessingTravel Arrangement CoordinationEvent Logistics ManagementSharePoint Maintenance

Soft Skills

Highly OrganizedProactive MindsetExceptional JudgmentRelationship-BuildingSolutions-Oriented

Industry Keywords

Business DevelopmentAlliance ManagementConfidential Information HandlingExecutive SupportTeam Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide essential administrative and operational support to the Business Development & New Ventures team and Head of Alliance Management
Manage and coordinate team calendars
Organize domestic and international travel arrangements
Process team expense reports
Facilitate logistics for functional meetings, lunches, and social activities
Arrange external remote and in-person meeting logistics, including escorting visitors when necessary
Plan and coordinate logistics for partnering conferences, including venue coordination and participant communications
Maintain functional distribution lists and SharePoint folders
Support onboarding for new team members
Collaborate with Executive Assistants on scheduling, communications, and major events

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
At least 5 years of relevant experience supporting senior executives
Highly organized with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset
Ability to operate independently and manage competing priorities
Exceptional judgment and discretion in handling confidential information
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and SharePoint
Experience in Business Development and Alliance Management preferred
Experience in coordinating and managing logistics for large-scale events and conferences

Benefits

Comp & perks

Regular employees are eligible for short-term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities
Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
80 hours of sick time per calendar year
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
Employee Resource Groups participation