argenx · 16 hours ago
Executive Assistant to the Chief Commercialization Officer and US General Manager
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$96K/yr - $132K/yr
10+ years expargenx is a biotechnology company focused on transforming immunology and delivering medicines for autoimmune patients. They are seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the Chief Commercialization Officer and US General Manager while leading a community of administrative professionals.
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Responsibilities
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
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
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, follow‑ups, 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
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
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive administrative experience, including 4–6 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
Preferred
Bachelor's or Associate's degree preferred or equivalent professional experience
Benefits
Short-term and long-term incentive programs
Retirement savings plans
Health benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
argenx
argenx is a global immunology company committed to improving the lives of people suffering from severe autoimmune diseases and cancer.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (4)
2023 (5)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.75BKey Investors
Forbion Capital Partners
2023-07-18Post Ipo Equity· $1.1B
2022-03-23Post Ipo Equity· $700M
2021-02-02Post Ipo Equity· $999.38M
Leadership Team
Karen Massey
Chief Operating Officer
Carine Rivet-Thions
Associate Director Regulatory Affairs Labeling
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