Executive Assistant – Information Technology

Vir Biotechnology is a commercial-stage immunology company focused on combining immunologic insights with cutting-edge technologies to treat and prevent serious infectious diseases. Vir has assembled four technology platforms that are designed to stimulate and enhance the immune system by exploiting critical observations of natural immune processes. Its current development pipeline consists of product candidates targeting COVID-19, hepatitis B and hepatitis D viruses, influenza A and human immunodeficiency virus.

We believe the success of our colleagues drives the success of our mission. We are committed to creating a company passionate about equality, inclusion, and respect. When everyone feels supported and encouraged to give their best, we will collectively deliver outstanding results. We are proud to have been ranked the fastest-growing company in North America on the 2022 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™.

Vir Biotechnology (Vir), a San Francisco company with a bold mission to end infectious disease, is looking for an experienced Executive Assistant for our amazing team! The most incredible opportunity awaits you if you have C-level support experience in Information Technology! You will report to the SVP, CIO. This role is open to remote employees.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES:

• Create impactful relationships with peers and positively influence their productivity through use of information technology
• Coordinate both domestic and worldwide travel plans including expense reporting and reimbursement and reviewing and obtaining travel visas
• Support employee engagement and promote a positive workplace culture
• Provide administrative support to the CIO and IT leadership team members; keep them well informed and well prepared for upcoming commitments and responsibilities
• Uphold a strict level of confidentiality
• Prioritize conflicting needs and competing demands, to include the management of several very active calendars
• Provide administrative support for IT purchasing and tracking activities including procurement and legal processes, license tracking and renewals, asset tracking, and access management
• As part of the IT Leadership Team, play a role in the high performance of the team through management of agenda, meetings and events that support IT Strategy
• Collaborate with other parties including IT vendors to coordinate calendars, requests, and events
• Represent IT as a function within the Executive Administrator community including evaluating IT related issues from other Admins and working with the helpdesk team to resolve
• You are a logistical expert and master of calendar Tetris who will schedule meetings and get our leaders to activities on time
• Be an ambassador for using information technology and best practices within the Executive Administrator community

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Committed to job and team; available after hours and on weekends by e-mail and phone, as needed.
• Able to travel occasionally to support team events
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Previous pharma/biotech industry experience
• B.S. / B.A. degree
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite
• 8+ years of experience supporting a large team and C Suite Executives

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Vir’s compensation and benefits are aligned with the current market and commensurate with the person’s experience and qualifications. All full-time employees receive a package that includes: compensation, bonus and equity as well as many other Vir benefits and perks such as: health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance benefits, non-accrual paid time off, company shut down for holidays, commuter benefits, child care reimbursement, education reimbursement, 401K match and lunch for all lab essential personnel!

Vir is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact Human Resources to request accommodation.

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