Roivant’s mission is to systematically reduce the time, cost, and risk of delivering new medicines to market by accelerating the development of promising drug candidates to improve the lives of patients and their families. Since its inception in 2014, Roivant has achieved the following critical milestones in support of its vision: built over 20 portfolio companies (Vants); 5 successful IPOs; 10 consecutive positive phase 3 trials; 6 FDA approvals; >10$B in global pharma partnerships and proceeds; expanding pipeline of assets across various modalities and therapeutic areas; successful commercial launch of VTAMA®, (tapinarof) cream, 1%, for the topical treatment of plaque psoriasis in adults. Building upon this track record of establishing a robust pipeline through in-licensing and acquisition of novel assets and technology platforms, Roivant is currently building new capabilities in drug discovery and expanding upon existing development disciplines to become the leading tech-enabled pharmaceutical company.
Position Summary:
We are seeking an Executive Assistant to support executive clinical leadership at one of our portfolio companies (Vants). The successful candidate will provide high level administrative, communication and project management support in all facets of the daily business routine for team of senior leaders in the clinical and clinical trial/program group. The candidate will be flexible and open to unfamiliar assignments with excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills. Must handle multiple workstreams with adaptable and efficient prioritization. Should be highly organized and work well both collaboratively and autonomously. Candidate will be highly resourceful, composed, and empathetic. Must thrive in a fast-paced, start-up environment and work well under the pressure of multiple competing requests within tight timelines. Must be local to NYC Offices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Handle heavy, complex, fluid calendar management, while proactively managing conflicts.
- Effectively engage with team by staying on top of key topics, areas of focus, and prioritizing appropriately.
- Handle meeting logistics for conferences, investor, and industry events, coordinating all aspects of participation.
- Work closely and under the supervision of the Lead Executive Assistant.
- Collaborate effectively to stay well informed and aligned on upcoming commitments and responsibilities.
- Manage sensitive matters with a high level of confidentiality and discretion.
- Coordinate complex domestic and international travel arrangements, researching required passport, visa requirements, providing detailed itineraries.
- Prioritize conflicting needs; handle matters expeditiously and proactively, and take projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures.
- Work cooperatively with team of assistants in a productive and positive partnership.
- Coordinate meeting logistics, conference rooms, remote participant access, catering, and meeting materials.
- Regularly interface with high-profile professionals on behalf of team.
- Responsive to emails/texts/phone calls, outside of normal business hours.
- Track, prepare and submit expenses, invoices and purchase orders, processing in a timely manner.
- Assist with personal requests as needed.
- Perform other related administrative tasks as assigned and required.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of 8-10 years experience supporting senior-level executives, preferably in the R&D/Pharmaceutical/Biotech industry, Finance/Investment industry or start-up
- Experience in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Experience with Concur, Asana and/or Coupa a plus.
Other skills/attributes:
- Proactive, positive, energetic, and enthusiastic personality with a can-do attitude.
- Demonstrate alignment with company values while fostering a positive culture.
- Flexible and resilient with an eagerness to learn, receptive to constructive feedback.
- Team-oriented with a collaborative approach.
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to change with the skill to shift direction rapidly.
- Detail-oriented with excellent time management and organizational skills.
- High level of integrity, discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Ability to anticipate the needs of the executive, the team, and the company.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments and responsibilities.
- Approach challenges with a positive and solutions-minded perspective.
- Tech-savvy and resourceful.
- Excellent written and verbal skills.
- 24/7 mindset required.
Base salary for this role will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market conditions. The expected base salary for the role will generally be between $95,000 - $115,000 per year at the commencement of employment, but the final salary offered may be outside this range based on individual circumstances and business and market conditions.
Base salary if hired is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include other components such as discretionary bonuses, equity, and Company-sponsored benefit programs.
This position is at-will and Roivant reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance and business and market conditions.
Roivant Sciences provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment 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 or local laws.
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