Executive Assistant- Global Engineering & Technical Services; GETS

Executive Assistant To The Senior Vice President Of Global Engineering & Technical Services

The Executive Assistant (EA) to the Senior Vice President of Global Engineering & Technical Services (GETS) plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation of the leadership office. As a key member of the team, you will manage complex calendars, coordinate high-impact engagements, and foster proactive communication across the organization. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate closely with the Strategy & Operations Lead to align priorities, support leadership forums, and drive strategic initiatives. Additionally, you will act as a central point of contact for stakeholders across Biogen and externally, ensuring consistency and connectivity in enterprise-wide activities. The EA is instrumental in supporting the SVP's vision and the broader GETS team's success, making meaningful contributions to the business.

This is a hybrid role to be based at our Headquarters in Cambridge, MA.

• Manage the SVP's complex calendar, prioritizing internal and external engagements to optimize leadership effectiveness.
• Prepare and execute GETS Leadership Team meetings, governance forums, and employee engagement events, including logistics, agendas, and follow-up actions.
• Draft, review, and manage executive communications, ensuring timely correspondence and effective briefings.
• Coordinate detailed domestic and international travel plans and process expense reports in compliance with company policies.
• Maintain organizational documents, including org charts, distribution lists, and SharePoint sites, while supporting onboarding efforts for new leaders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate workflows and align on priorities.
• Work closely with other Executive Assistants across Biogen to ensure alignment and consistency in scheduling, communications, and major events.
• Monitor and triage emails, ensuring critical matters are prioritized and addressed effectively.
• Support strategic initiatives and foster connectivity across the GETS team and broader organization.
• Anticipate needs and proactively address challenges to maintain smooth operations.

You are a proactive, highly organized individual who thrives in dynamic environments and understands the importance of discretion and professionalism. You excel at anticipating needs, solving problems, and maintaining a calm demeanor amidst complexity. Building strong relationships comes naturally to you, and you are confident in collaborating across all levels of the organization. Your ability to communicate effectively and craft executive-ready materials sets you apart, and you are digitally fluent, leveraging tools to streamline operations.

You are passionate about supporting leaders in achieving their goals and contributing to a high-performing team.

• A minimum of 7 years of experience supporting senior executives in fast-paced, high-visibility environments, preferably within life sciences, operations, or technical functions.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions and work effectively with multiple executive stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and anticipate needs.
• Experience coordinating enterprise-wide governance processes and major organizational events.
• High level of discretion and ability to handle sensitive matters with integrity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams), Concur, Zoom, and collaboration platforms such as SharePoint.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of drafting professional correspondence and executive-ready materials.
• Strong relationship-building skills to foster collaboration across diverse teams.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Familiarity with life sciences or technical operations to understand business priorities.

Professional

The base compensation range for this role is : $83,000.00-$. Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity. Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.

In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees' and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to :
Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance A…