Senior Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Senior Administrative Assistant provides the Vice President, Business Development Transactions & Alliance Management with full calendar support. Responsible for scheduling and supporting large cross functional meetings of senior leaders within Vertex and externally (including related travel, catering and logistics), engaging with internal and external parties on highly confidential and critical projects. Also supports small transactions team.

• Manages calendars for assigned personnel, including meeting scheduling, accepting/declining invites, meeting prioritization, securing conference rooms, ordering catering and day‑of logistical and administrative support.
• Leads scheduling and management of large cross‑functional internal meetings of executives and senior leaders in due diligence processes, often on very tight timelines. Works closely with executive admins and others to ensure appropriate prioritization.
• Directly coordinates meetings and events with external parties for due diligence and deal negotiations, including space planning, IT support, catering, off‑site dinners and security logistics.
• Attends team meetings, tracks action items and ensures appropriate follow‑up.
• Serves as a departmental resource for Vertex's internal technologies (i.e. Procurement, SharePoint, Concur, Vertex U, VLearn, etc.).
• Books flights/hels, completes expense reports, and arranges team lunches/dinners and off‑site meetings for assigned personnel.
• Processes group purchase orders, invoices, and contracts.
• Assists with visitor registration, including pre‑registering and escorting visitors.
• Assists with the onboarding of new personnel into the department.
• Ensures seamless day‑to‑day operations for team, including office support services via coordination with IT and Operations & Facilities staff on computers, phones, and office equipment; and establishing a pleasant and productive atmosphere for employees and visitors.
• Keeps team updated on/ensures compliance with Vertex notices/requirements (e.g., HR cycles, space planning).
• Appreciates the uniquely sensitive nature of business development work and operates with a high level of discretion and tact to protect the confidentiality of Vertex initiatives.
• Supports special projects as necessary.

• Ability to work well under tight timelines and solve complex problems.
• Comfortable communicating with senior leaders within Vertex and externally.
• Demonstrates high emotional intelligence and excellent interpersonal skills when working cross functionally.
• Developed time management skills and organizational skills to prioritize work and/or multi‑task and remain calm under pressure.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Discretion to handle highly sensitive and confidential correspondence on critical matters.
• Established knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Requires some responsiveness/availability evenings and weekends during peak times.

• Typically requires high school or secondary school education.
• Typically requires 5 years of administrative experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

$38,000 – $58,000

The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job‑related factors permitted by law.

At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market‑leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week‑long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable…