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Executive Assistant Jobs in Palo Alto, CA at Ascendis Pharma
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HybridPalo Alto, California, United StatesOncology, OncologyFull time1339
Description
Here at Ascendis we pride ourselves in exceptional science, visionary leadership, skilled and passionate colleagues.
We are a dynamic, fast-growing biopharma company with offices in Denmark, Germany, and the United States. Today, we’re advancing programs in Endocrinology Rare Disease, Oncology, and Ophthalmology.
We are applying our TransCon technology to build a leading, fully integrated biopharmaceutical company focused on making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. Guided by our core values of patients, science, and passion, we use our TransCon® drug development platform to fulfill our mission of developing new and potentially best-in-class therapies to address unmet medical needs.
Our culture fosters a place where skilled, adaptable, and highly resourceful professionals can truly make their mark. We are a dynamic workplace for employees to grow and develop their skills.
We promote a trusting and appreciative company culture and value colleagues of diverse backgrounds and their abilities to contribute unique viewpoints and perspectives to all aspects of the business, from drug development to marketing.
Do you want to be part of building a fully integrated biopharmaceutical company together with a team of highly skilled colleagues who are passionate about developing best-in-class therapeutics that address significant unmet medical needs? Then Ascendis Pharma is committed to support your personal development on our journey towards becoming a leading rare disease company.
Ascendis Pharma is looking to hire an Executive Assistant to execute a variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion, professional polish, and interpersonal effectiveness. This position will have a broad range of responsibilities at various levels including interfacing with top executive management and internal/external stakeholders. An exemplary candidate will have a proven ability to independently handle multiple tasks and projects with competing priorities and deadlines. The ideal candidate is also dynamic, organized, possesses strong multi-tasking skills, and exhibits a general interest pharma/biotech. This position reports to the Executive Vice President of Clinical Development Oncology and is based in Palo Alto. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing, innovative company!
Responsibilities & Main tasks
Provide heavy calendar management and serve as the primary gatekeeper for the EVP of Clinical Development Oncology’ s schedule, liaising with internal and external stakeholders – comfortable working in multiple international time zones
Schedules and coordinates executive meetings, conference calls, and other special events, logistics, secure materials in advance, technical/audio requirements, catering, etc.
Arranges domestic, international travel, developing itineraries agendas, booking transportation and hotel arrangements
Prepare, track and ensures timely submission of expense reports and purchase orders
Assists with interview scheduling and coordination to ensure a smooth candidate experience.
Serves as backup to Executive Assistants as needed
Requirements
5+ years related experience in the capacity of an Executive Assistant supporting an EVP is strongly preferred
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Desire to grow and take on projects and work under pressure while consistently meeting deadlines
Highly organized,…
Title: Executive Assistant
Company: Ascendis Pharma
Location: Palo Alto, CA
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