Executive Assistant - Corporate Affairs and Investor Relations, Senior Specialist - Galapagos
Princeton, NJ
About the Job
Pleased to meet you, we are Galapagos, a dynamic growing Biotech company with offices across Europe and in US, headquartered in Mechelen, Belgium.
We are in the business of changing lives. Focusing on high unmet medical needs, we synergize compelling science, technology, and collaborative approaches to create a deep pipeline of best-in-class small molecules, CAR-T therapies and biologics in oncology and immunology. With capabilities from lab to patient, including a decentralized, point-of-care CAR-T manufacturing network, we are committed to challenging the status quo and delivering results for our patients, employees and shareholders.
We pioneer for patients. We need thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters. Collaborative innovators and perseverant idealists. We need the best-in-class. In other words, we need you : The ‘make-it-happener’.
We are looking for an Executive Assistant - Corporate Affairs & Investor Relations.
Scope of the job
We are looking for a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to support the Global Head of Corporate Affairs and Investor Relations and the team in managing day-to-day activities and ensuring the efficient operation of our US/global activities. The ideal candidate will have exceptional administrative skills, be highly organized with exceptional attention to detail, possess excellent communication abilities, and can thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment within the biotech industry. The position is based in our Princeton, NJ office.
Your role
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Global Head of Corporate Affairs and Investor Relations, as well as the broader team. Responsibilities include calendar management, scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, assisting with events, and managing expenses.
- Plan and organize all aspects of travel, including flights, accommodations, visas, and ground transportation, ensuring smooth and efficient business trips for management and the team.
- Assist in the creation, editing, and correction of presentations and slides, particularly for major company announcements and events.
- Help prepare and distribute presentations and reports on behalf of management for various audience.
- Act as a liaison between management and internal/external stakeholders, handling inquiries and requests in a professional and timely manner.
- Provide support in organizing and coordinating internal and external meetings, including business trips and strategic sessions.
- Welcome and assist visitors and guests, ensuring a positive and professional first impression.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic and physical filing systems, ensuring accessibility and confidentiality of documents.
- Assist in the preparation and distribution of materials for board meetings, team meetings, and other strategic sessions.
- Coordinate special projects and initiatives as assigned by management, ensuring timely completion and adherence to deadlines.
- Uphold confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information and communications.