About Affinivax

Affinivax is a Cambridge-based clinical-stage biotechnology company with a novel, next-generation approach to the development of vaccines and immunotherapies targeting infectious and other immune-mediated diseases. This novel and highly efficient vaccine technology – called Multiple Antigen Presenting System (MAPS) – enables the high-affinity binding of protective polysaccharides as well as proteins in a single vaccine, uniquely inducing a broad and protective B-cell and T-cell immune response.
Our vision is to take a major step forward in vaccine innovation to prevent and combat a wide range of infectious and other immune-mediated diseases, protecting infants and adults in our communities and making a meaningful impact on global public health. Affinivax is focused on developing vaccines for the most challenging bacterial infections, with a goal of improving upon existing vaccines and providing solutions for where there are no vaccines or prevention strategies available today.

The role…

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant (EA) to join a fast-paced, growing organization within GSK x Affinivax. The EA will provide high-level support to the Binney Street Site Head and his direct team with a high degree of professionalism and discretion, while handling a wide variety of responsibilities. The successful candidate will be a detail-oriented, critical thinker with strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

You will have the opportunity to…

• Provide complex calendar support and coordination of work-related meetings and day-to-day activities
• Manage and make travel arrangements, accommodating changes and updates as needed
• Organize and plan team meetings by assisting with agenda development, the production of materials, taking notes, and tracking action items, as needed
• Coordinate travel arrangements including flights, visas/passports, cars, hotels, and other reservations
• Manage and process expense reports
• Assist with employee appreciation events and other project initiatives, when needed
• Operate with integrity and work on various tasks with a high degree of confidentiality

Who you are and what you bring to the team...

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years experience providing support to executives at the VP and C-Suite levels
• Proven experience as an executive assistant or other relevant administrative support experience
• Exceptional organization skills, with strong attention to detail and a proven ability to execute while juggling multiple priorities
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information and perform duties with a high level of confidentiality and integrity
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a dynamic, collaborative, and fast-paced environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills; outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical and Dental plans (BCBS), employer-paid at 85%
• Vision Insurance, employer-paid at 100%
• Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
• Wellness Benefits
• 401(k) Plan with a 4% match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous PTO package
• 11 paid holidays, plus Holiday Shutdown
• Pet Insurance
• Subsidized Parking
• Commuter Reimbursement Program
• Brand new facility in Kendall Square

Please Note:
In accordance with Affinivax’s duty to provide and maintain a safe workplace that is free of known hazards, we have adopted a COVID-19 vaccine policy to protect the health of our employees and their families, our visitors, and the community at large from COVID-19. This policy requires all employees, contractors, and temporary workers, to (1) obtain an approved vaccination and provide proof of vaccination or (2) request an accommodation for a medical or religious exemption. Our policy is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention.

Affinivax is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, status as a veteran or as a member of the military or status in any group protected by applicable federal or state laws.

Agencies:
All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Affinivax via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Affinivax, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Affinivax for this position and a valid agreement with Affinivax is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the Affinivax agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.