Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. is a growing biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on the development and commercialization of therapeutics for people living with kidney disease. 

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Industry: Biotechnology Research
Company Size: 201-500 employees

Akebia Therapeutics

Savvy Admin PROD

Administrative

Cambridge, MA

ID: 16R-19

Full-Time/Regular

~~This position is currently based in our Cambridge, MA office. Please note that our offices will be relocating to Waltham, MA later this year, and this role will transition accordingly. We follow a flexible, “magnet not mandate” approach to in-office work, encouraging collaboration and onsite engagement while supporting hybrid flexibility based on role and business needs.~~

Nearly 37 million Americans are currently affected by Chronic Kidney Disease. 37 million.

At Akebia we take that number very seriously and every day we come to work, with the purpose of bettering the lives of each person impacted by kidney disease and the renal community that serves them.

Our tenacious, passionate employees’ challenge the status quo and work to develop unique therapeutics that have the potential to set new standards of care for people living with kidney disease.

This is life-changing work, and we are all in, are you?

**Job Summary**

Akebia is seeking a highly experienced, proactive, and trusted Executive Assistant to support our Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), SVP of Customer Engagement, VP Marketing, VP of Sales, and VP Government Affairs. This role is critical to enabling the success of Akebia’s Commercial organization, including Customer Engagement, Sales, Market Access, National Accounts, Commercial Operations, Marketing, and Commercial Effectiveness.

The Executive Assistant will serve as a strategic administrative partner to the CCO, ensuring effective prioritization, seamless communication, and operational excellence across a dynamic, cross-functional commercial environment. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, launch-oriented setting and demonstrates exceptional organization, discretion, and business acumen.

**Essential Duties And Responsibilities**

**Executive & Strategic Support**

- Manage highly complex and evolving calendars aligned with commercial strategy, brand initiatives, field priorities, advisory boards, and cross-functional leadership meetings

- Anticipate scheduling needs and proactively resolve conflicts to ensure optimal use of executive time

- Prepare high-quality presentations, briefing materials, and executive summaries for Commercial Leadership Team (CLT), Executive Leadership Team (ELT), and Board updates

- Coordinate domestic travel, national and regional field engagements, conference participation, and related expense management

- Draft and manage professional communications on behalf of the CCO and SVP/VP team as appropriate

- Serve as a key partner to the Commercial leadership team in identifying, creating and leading employee engagement and culture-building initiatives, events and communications; be a key partner in helping to strengthen our commercial culture (in coordination with our people team colleagues)

**Commercial Leadership Coordination**

- Support the Commercial Leadership Team by coordinating agendas, materials, and follow-up actions for recurring leadership meetings

- Assist in tracking strategic initiatives, launch milestones, and cross-functional deliverables

- Partner with Commercial Operations to support quarterly business reviews, planning cycles, performance reviews, and execution timelines

- Facilitate alignment between Commercial and key internal stakeholders including Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Finance, Technical Operations, and Corporate functions

**Product Launch & Field Engagement Support**

- Support the planning and logistics for national sales meetings, brand planning sessions, business reviews, advisory boards, and industry conferences

- Coordinate materials and communications for field leadership meetings and sales leadership summits

- Support scheduling and preparation for interactions with key external stakeholders, including consultants, agencies, customers and market access partners

**National Accounts / Market Access / Patient Advocacy**

- Support scheduling and coordination related to contracting and payer strategy meetings, patient services initiatives, and advocacy interactions

- Maintain confidentiality related to pricing strategy, reimbursement initiatives, contracting, and performance metrics

**Operational Excellence & Process Improvement**

- Maintain organized systems for document management, meeting materials, and tracking of action items

- Identify and implement process improvements that enhance executive effectiveness and cross-functional coordination

- Support financial management process and serve as department expert related to procurement and expense systems

- Ensure activities are conducted in alignment with company policies and compliance standards within a highly regulated industry

**Basic Qualifications**

- 8–10+ years of experience supporting senior executives, preferably within biotech, pharmaceutical, or healthcare organizations

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Experience supporting a Chief Commercial Officer, Head of Sales, or senior Marketing executive strongly preferred

- Experience in product launch environments or field-based commercial organizations is highly desirable

- Prior exposure to Board-level preparation and executive presentations is a plus

**Skills & Competencies**

- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously

- Strong business acumen and understanding of commercial functions within a biopharmaceutical company

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and collaboration tools

- High attention to detail and ability to maintain strict confidentiality

**Personal Attributes**

- Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment

- Proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented

- Calm and adaptable in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment

- Collaborative team player committed to supporting a culture of accountability and patient-focused impact

**Compensation**

Targeted Base: $100,737-$124,439

- Base Compensation for this role will depend on a number of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience, and may fall outside of the range shown. Base pay is only one component of the company’s total rewards package, all regular employees are also eligible for the corporate bonus program or the incentive compensation program (if applicable), as well as equity. Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, etc.

**Are you an Akebian?**

An Akebian is curious, empathetic, and values making connections to people and ideas. Akebian’s aren’t afraid of diving in and owning a process or a problem, because we all want to deliver a great solution. Akebian’s believe that we are better together because we are all working toward a common purpose – to better the life of each person impacted by kidney disease. Want to learn more about what it means to be an Akebian? Visit our website: www.akebia.com

Akebia is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all job applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Executive Administrator to the Chief Commercial Officer

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.  MIT is devoted to the advancement of knowledge and education of students in areas that contribute to or prosper in an environment of science and technology.

Industry: Higher Education
Company Size: 5,001-10,000 employees

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Posting Description

**ADMINISTRATIVE AND MARKETING ASSISTANT **, The Deshpande Center for Technological Innovation (DCTI) , combines core administrative and logistical support with opportunities to exercise strong communications skills. In addition to scheduling, event coordination, and database upkeep, the role requires gathering, synthesizing and presenting information; drafting routine communications/marketing content for recurring activities and events, creating and maintaining databases; and translating data into actionable information that can be used in reporting and communications.

**The Full Job Description Is Available, Here .**

Job Requirements

REQUIRED : High school diploma or equivalent; a minimum of three years of office, professional work environment and relevant administrative support experience; meticulous attention to detail; experience scheduling and calendar management for executive-level staff; ability to work on projects independently yet accept supervision; strong interpersonal, organizational, communication and written skills (including spelling, punctuation and grammar); comfort with interviewing others for written or video presentation; proven ability to properly prioritize tasks and handle several different projects/tasks at one time; experience with computer applications and comfort learning new applications in kind; strong and detailed data-entry skills; database familiarity and ability to organize, analyze, and summarize information; analytical skills to interpret data and present findings in a clear and actionable way; ability to multitask with a high level of productivity despite interruptions and competing demands; experience handling confidential information and using discretion and judgment; works effectively within a culture inclusive of individuals with diverse backgrounds, style, ability, and motivation, and appreciates and leverages the capabilities, insights, and ideas of all individuals. PREFERRED : Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Position is hybrid with up to 2 times per week in the office, and 3 or 4 evening events per year. 40 hours per week.

This is a one-year term position, renewable upon mutual agreement and continuity of funding.

4/9/2026

Administrative and Marketing Assistant

For more than 40 years, SGA has delivered technology and resource solutions that Fortune 500 organizations, mid-size companies, state and local governments, and higher education institutions rely on to achieve their goals/missions.

Our resource solutions cover contingent staffing, contract-to-hire, and direct hire services across IT and non-IT business professions.

Our professional services solutions cover SOW engagements that deliver tailored technology projects on time and within budget that combine industry best practices, expert professionals, and seasoned leadership in the areas of Agentic AI, API Development, BI Dashboards, Cloud Migrations, Data Analytics, Data Integrations, Mobile App Development, and Web App Development. 

Each year, we support more than 1,000 engagements nationwide, supplying the talent and expertise that keep programs on track.

At SGA, we believe in working better together. Guided by our values of service, quality, and integrity, we continue to help government and industry partners design, build, and sustain the solutions that move organizations forward.

In support of our client organizations, we’re an award winning EEO employer to professionals across:
TECHNOLOGY: Business & Data Analysis, Cyber & Network Security, Database Administration, Development & Architecture, Infrastructure, Program & Project Management, Quality Assurance & Testing
NON-IT: Audit & Operational Risk, Finance & Accounting, Human Resources, Marketing & Creative, Procurement, Program & Project Management, Regulatory & Compliance
ENGINEERING: Infrastructure Engineering, Mechanical Design Engineering, Package Engineering, and Quality Assurance Engineering
HEALTH & LIFE SCIENCES: Clinical (non-patient), Project Management, Quality Assurance & Control, and Research & Development

Industry: Staffing and Recruiting
Company Size: 201-500 employees

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA, Inc.)

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a **Local Events Contractor **for a **contract ** assignment with one of our premier **BioTech ** clients. This role will be remote.

Duties: This role supports the coordination and administration of local and regional events by assisting with the review and processing of event-related contracts and payments.

The role also supports the sales force by training on internal processes related to local/regional events. The position collaborates closely with the Sales Operations team to improve system interfaces, reporting capabilities, and operational processes to enhance efficiency and transparency.

The role also contributes to the analysis of event impact, helping track key metrics, and evaluating outcomes related to event reporting and engagements. Insights from this analysis help inform future event planning and investment decisions.

In addition, the position helps organize executive encounters during congresses, facilitating meetings between sales teams and customers. Responsibilities include coordinating schedules, supporting logistics, and helping ensure smooth and professional interactions during these engagements.

The ideal candidate is highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong administrative skills. They communicate effectively and are comfortable training and supporting the sales force on internal event procedures.

They work well cross-functionally to improve systems, reporting, and workflows. The candidate also has solid analytical skills to track event metrics and assess impact.

**Event Administration: **Support coordination of local and regional events, including review and processing of event-related contracts and payments.

**Sales Force Support & Training: **Train and guide the sales team on internal processes and requirements for local and regional events.

**Process & Systems Improvement: **Collaborate with the Sales Operations team to enhance system interfaces, reporting, and operational processes.

**Event Impact Analysis: **Track key metrics and analyze event outcomes to support reporting and inform future event planning and investment decisions.

**Executive Encounter Coordination: **Organize and support executive meetings at congresses by coordinating schedules, managing logistics, and facilitating interactions between sales teams and customers.

Skills:

**Preferred Qualifications**

5+ years experience in business

Experience supporting sales force

Demonstrated administrative skills

Proficient with MS Office (e.g., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

CRM proficiency: Salesforce.com

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Effective presentation skills

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Ability to prioritize and make effective decisions

Proficient in analyzing and interpreting data

Demonstrated ability to efficiently work on multiple project requests simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with potentially tight deadlines and complexity

Strong time management and multitasking skills, flexibility and professional communication skills

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at  https://sgainc.com/ .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company  EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.

Local Events Contractor

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