Ardelyx Careers

Ardelyx is a publicly traded commercial biopharmaceutical company founded with a mission to discover, develop and commercialize innovative first-in-class medicines that meet significant unmet medical needs. Ardelyx has two commercial products approved in the United States, IBSRELA® (tenapanor) and XPHOZAH® (tenapanor). Ardelyx has agreements for the development and commercialization of tenapanor outside of the U.S. Kyowa Kirin commercializes PHOZEVEL® (tenapanor) for hyperphosphatemia in Japan. A New Drug Application for tenapanor for hyperphosphatemia has been approved in China with Fosun Pharma. Knight Therapeutics commercializes IBSRELA in Canada.

  

The Commercial and Meeting Operations Manager plays a vital role on the Commercial team, ensuring efficient operations for commercial initiatives and internal meetings. This role requires an organized, proactive approach to managing the detailed timelines of events, cross-functional collaboration, and team meeting logistics. Reporting to the Senior Director, Commercial Operations, this position collaborates closely with internal and vendor partners to deliver exceptional event experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee planning, site selection, logistics, vendor management, and on-site management for Commercial meetings, including sales meetings and events such as the National Meeting
• Track and manage budgets for event logistics and associated expenses, coordinating approvals and expense documentation to ensure fiscal accountability
• Manage project timelines and maintain alignment across all Commercial functions, based on the strategic plan and tactical objectives by utilizing Smartsheet or similar project management tool
• Provide project status updates to stakeholders, providing insights on milestones, timelines, and any adjustments to keep everyone aligned
• Manage multiple events with careful attention to timelines, budgets, and logistical details with the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a positive and collaborative approach
• Work with internal stakeholders across departments and with external partners to achieve shared objectives, fostering positive relationships
• Anticipate needs and propose solutions processes to mitigate delays or issues

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of event planning and logistics or related experience in the pharmaceutical, scientific, or biotech sectors
• Event planning certification preferred
• Proficient in project management software (e.g., Smartsheet), with strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills
• Detail-oriented, proactive, skilled in relationship management, with a customer-focused mindset
• Proficient in project management software (e.g., Smartsheet), Microsoft Excel, and skilled in organization, multitasking, and communication
• Dedicated to delivering high-quality experience for both internal colleagues and external stakeholders

Work Environment: 

• Hybrid corporate office and remote-based position, Boston area preferred