Office Administrator

Sirtris, a GSK Company, with 70 employees and 2009 winner of American Business Awards Best Overall Company of the Year, is developing small molecule drugs that target the sirtuins, a recently discovered family of seven enzymes associated with diseases of ageing. Modulation of these enzymes offers the promise of drug discovery in multiple therapeutic areas.

Join an enthusiastic team in a leading biopharma company. We seek a motivated and team-oriented individual who will manage the front desk and a wide variety of duties. This is an opportunity to get involved in aspects of the company including greeting visitors, assisting with company meetings, facilities, requisition systems, vendors, etc. This position reports to the Executive Assistant to the CEO.

Responsibilities Include:

• Own and manage the front desk by providing a welcoming environment to Sirtris’ visitors and staff.
• Professionally answer incoming telephone calls and demonstrate good judgment in directing inquiries/taking messages without identifying employee names or functions on cold calls.
• Proactively address problems with office equipment, copiers, faxes, phones, etc., and maintain office supplies, mailings and deliveries.
• Assist departments with administrative tasks as needed with minimal supervision including but not limited to filing; copying and assembling documents; expense reporting; travel arrangements; vacation tracking; and may include occasional support to executive team.
• Within event budget, coordinate menus, delivery, and set up of rooms and catering for company meetings.
• Interface with building management company for security, parking, events, repairs and maintenance.
• Develop solutions to improve office flow and general environment.
• At all times, exercise excellent judgment and maintain professionalism and strict confidentiality.

Essential Requirements:

• Associates degree and 3-5 years experience in an administrative role.
• Professional presentation is needed as the “face of the company”.
• Superb MS Office Suite skills as well as ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, resourcefulness, and positive demeanor.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Evidence of strong communication skills (oral and written).
• Attention to detail of the highest standard.
• Bring your strong work ethic, high energy, and good organizational and multitasking skills to this team environment.

Join Sirtris where we are creating revolutionary medicines for diseases of ageing.  We hope you will see this as a unique opportunity to work in a fun, collaborative, and creative environment with leading edge science.

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Sirtris, a GSK Company, 200 Technology Square, Cambridge, MA 02139

Sirtris will only accept job applications from candidates who are properly documented with authorization to work in the United States.

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