Administrative Assistant

Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.

parental leave, paid time off, 401(k)

United States, D.C., Washington

2200 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest (Show on map)

Dec 29, 2024

Description

Vanda seeks a highly motivated, well spoken, and extremely organized individual to manage a high volume of phone calls, greet and announce guests with the utmost professionalism, and perform a variety of administrative duties. The ideal candidate will be able to multi-task at a high level. Key areas of responsibility include:

Provide administrative, operational and strategic support
Coordinate communication and logistics with multiple departments
Train and assign tasks to new office clerks or interns
Exercise independent judgment and discretion over customer/vendor interactions, travel planning, supply purchases, meeting, event and convention coordination, and other complex administrative activities in support of Vanda's business operations.
Support other functions of the business as needed.

Position Requirements:

Successful candidates will have the following background/experience:

BA/ BS degree in a Health related or Communication field required
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication skills (oral and written)
Detail oriented, reliable, organized and able to learn/adapt to new systems
Energetic personality and innovative thinking
Adapts well to changes in priorities

The total compensation package for this position will also include incentive compensation and benefits such as health insurance, unlimited paid time off, parental leave, a 401k matching program, and other benefits to its employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)