Executive Assistant to the Chief Commercialization Officer and US General Manager

Join us as we transform immunology and deliver medicines that help autoimmune patients get their lives back. argenx is preparing for multi-dimensional expansion to reach more patients through a rich pipeline of differentiated assets led by VYVGART our first-in-class neonatal Fc receptor blocker approved for the treatment of gMG and with the potential to treat patients across dozens of severe autoimmune diseases.

We are building a new kind of biotech company one that maintains its roots as a science-based start-up and pushes our commitment to innovate across all corners of our business. We strive to inspire and grow our company our partnerships our science and our people because when we do we deliver more for patients.

The Executive Assistant to the Chief Commercialization Officer (CCO) US GM and Administrative Community provides high level executive support while leading and advancing a community of administrative professionals who are in the United States. This role combines trusted partnership with a senior executive and leadership responsibility for developing scalable modern administrative support capabilities.

The position is ideal for a seasoned Executive Assistant who brings strategic thinking operational rigor curiosity innovative thinking and people leadership experience and who thrives in fast paced growth-oriented environments.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support

• Provide proactive executive level administrative support to the CCO and US GM including complex calendar management domestic and international travel coordination meeting preparation communication handling and project management
• Serve as a trusted advisor and partner to the CCO and US GM anticipating needs prioritizing effectively and enabling efficient decision making
• Handle sensitive information with discretion sound judgment and professionalism

Administrative Leadership

• Lead mentor and develop a community of administrative professionals promoting high standards of service accountability innovation impact and performance
• Support professional development through coaching feedback and performance development planning
• Partner with business leaders and the global administrative community to align support models with organizational priorities

Operational Excellence

• Drive continuous improvement of administrative processes workflows and tools to increase efficiency consistency and scalability
• Establish and promote best practices across the administrative function leveraging technology and innovative approaches
• Champion digital enablement (example: AI) and modern productivity tools to simplify executive workflows (agenda prep summaries followups travel packs) with measurable impact on time saved and quality
• Continuously improve admin processes (calendar design meeting hygiene approvals) using data and feedback report impact metrics to leaders quarterly
• Understand and operate within company policies
• Contribute to administrative talent planning and succession strategies

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with HR Digital Technology Facilities and other partners to support onboarding and operational needs
• Advocate for the evolution of executive support from transactional tasks to strategic enablement through training tools and modern ways of working

Qualifications & Experience

• 10 years of progressive administrative experience including 46 years supporting senior leaders at the VP or C Suite level
• Prior experience leading mentoring or managing administrative professionals
• Strong executive presence with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience in process improvement and project management.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools (e.g. Teams Zoom)

• Demonstrated curiosity for new tools and a track record of responsibly piloting and implementing to make work easier for leaders
• Evidence of process design (templates checklists playbooks) and change enablement (training peers capturing learnings)

• Experience with procurement processes expense management and operational coordination.
• High degree of discretion and professionalism with confidential information.
• Bachelors or Associates degree preferred or equivalent professional experience

Additional Information

• Boston based role within office presence averaging two days per week
• This role will need someone who is flexible and understands that the position is not 9-5 given the leaders this role is supporting and their schedules and travel
• Some domestic and international travel may be required

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This job is eligible to participate in our short-term and long-term incentive programs subject to the terms and conditions of those plans and applicable policies. It also includes a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to retirement savings plans health benefits and other benefits subject to the terms of the applicable plans and program guidelines.

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