Boston, MA (Onsite)

Position: Administrative Assistant – Finance and Information Technology

Position Summary

Karuna Therapeutics is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide support to VP members of the Finance and Information Technology leadership team. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the successful candidate will be able to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment while managing competing priorities in a proactive and confidential manner. This position requires top organizational skills and a strong sense of teamwork. We’re seeking a self-motivated, global thinker and problem-solver who will move quickly to address problems before they arise.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day direct administrative support to the VP members of the Finance and Information Technology Leadership team, including but not limited to calendar management, expense reporting and processing, entering and managing contracts via Oracle, travel support, vendor collaboration, conference preparation and corporate event oversight. Will work closely with the EA to the Chief Financial Officer.
• Manage multiple priorities while communicating clearly and managing expectations with all managers.
• Act as a steward of Karuna’s culture and core competencies throughout the department.
• Other related duties may be assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Onsite Expectation: Minimum 4 days/week, and as needed based on executive & administrative calendars.
• Demonstrated flexibility and professional maturity to readily understand priorities and anticipate needs.
• Ability and willingness to perform a wide range of tasks, including working with confidential information.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and deliver on the most critical assignments on time.
• Must have a positive “can do” attitude, be a consummate team player, and show excellent judgment.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to effectively multi-task.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, allowing for an open and effective dialogue throughout the company.
• Attention to detail and quality are critical to success.
• Highly accountable for the results and outcomes of their responsibilities and understands the impact of their efforts, results, and attitudes on others.
• Uses teamwork to work cooperatively toward the most effective solutions, championing the best ideas of team members, and assisting where help is needed yet is capable of highly independent work when efficiency is required.
• Results-oriented individual who is highly motivated, decisive, flexible in thought, and has the creativity to excel in and contribute to a rapidly growing company.
• Forward thinking mindset with the ability to manage multiple projects and identify and resolve issues.

The successful candidate will also embody our values:

Our purpose is to create value for those we have the privilege to serve:

• We take pride in our work.
• We keep our promises and deliver.
• We are driven to meaningfully innovate.
• We succeed through inclusion and teamwork.

Karuna Therapeutics is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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