Senior Administrative Assistant

Senior Administrative Assistant, Legal AffairsWe are the first publicly-traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to take the form of a public benefit corporation. Our public benefit purpose is to provide a brighter future for patients through the development of novel pharmaceutical therapies; and technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs. United Therapeutics (Nasdaq: UTHR) seeks to travel down the corridors of indifference to develop treatments for rare, deadly diseases. We were founded in 1996 by a family seeking a cure for their daughter's pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Today, we have six FDA-approved therapies that treat PAH, pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD) and neuroblastoma, a rare pediatric cancer. Our near-term pipeline seeks to develop additional therapies for PAH and pulmonary fibrosis (PF). The cure for end-stage life-threatening diseases like PAH, PH-ILD, PF, and many others is an organ transplant, but only a small percentage of donated organs are available to address the vast need. For this reason, we are working to create manufactured organs to address the shortage of kidneys, hearts, lungs, and livers available for transplant. We believe an unlimited supply of tolerable, transplantable organs will eliminate the transplant waiting list and cure end-stage organ diseases for which transplant is not currently an option.You are highly organized, self-motivated, and pro-active, with an unwavering work ethic. Your attention to detail when it comes to reviewing documents and/or contracts is unmatched and you love to partner and collaborate with your teammates to ensure successful day to day operations of the team. Most of all, you are excited to be part of an innovate company that is passionate and inspiring.The Senior Administrative Assistant, Legal Affairs provides executive administrative support to UT's legal department. The role reports to the EVP, Deputy General Counsel. The individual in this role must have an in-depth understanding of how to institute efficient work flows so that the legal team is supported, and free from day-to-day administrative and organizational details.Provide executive administrative support to the EVP, Deputy General Counsel and other key personnel within the Legal DepartmentHold a significant role in administering company-wide contract review and approval processes, including (a) initial review and triage of contract review requests; (b) training various personnel on contract review and approval processes; (c) quality control and verification of certain completed contracting workflows; and (d) additional tasks related to the contract review and approval system, as requestedLiaise with the Executive Assistant & Office Administrator, Legal Operations, to coordinate departmental administrative activitiesOrganize and maintain legal files for the North Carolina office locationAssist attorneys with maintaining contract templatesProvide support on various project/research assignments, as requested/neededAssist with managing periodic financial certification processes and disclosure control processesManage calendars, including scheduling/arranging meetings, booking meeting rooms and sending invitationsManage and organize Board Committee processes and logistics, including assisting with document creation / editing, and distribution of documents via Diligent BoardsLiaise with outside organizations/vendors/consultants to gather or report program-related informationPerform other tasks/responsibilities, such as coordinating/providing support in meetings, inventory of office supplies, purchasing activities, etc., as required to support the business operations of the departmentCoordinate and handle travel arrangements (including arranging flights, hotels and car reservations) and expense reimbursement for attorneysCompile information for reports and presentationsGenerate clear and concise business correspondenceMinimum RequirementsH.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)4+ years of experience in a professional work environment, as an administrative assistant, executive assistance, contracts administrator and/or paralegalProficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPointHighly organized, self-motivated, detail oriented, and pro-active, with a strong work ethicExcellent and highly professional oral and written communication skillsStrong attention to detail in reviewing and creating documentsAbility to multitask in a fast paced environmentExceptional time management skills, with ability to efficiently meet deadlinesExcellent organizational skillsAbility to work both independently and with othersPreferred QualificationsAssociate Degree6+ years of experience in a professional work environment, as an administrative assistant, executive assistance, contracts administrator and/or paralegalNotary LicenseNotary PublicStrong project management skillsLocationThis position is fully onsite Monday - Friday and will be located in the RTP, NC office of United Therapeutics.