CordenPharma is a leading full-service Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) specializing in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, drug products (DPs), and packaging. With around 3,000 employees worldwide, we help pharmaceutical and biotech companies manufacture medicines with the ultimate goal of improving people’s lives.

Our network, spanning Europe and the U.S., provides flexible and specialized solutions across six technology platforms: Peptides, Lipids & Carbohydrates, Injectables, Highly Potent & Oncology, Small Molecules, and Oligonucleotides. We strive for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to delivering the highest quality products for patient well-being.

Our People Vision

We strive for excellence. We share our passion. Together, we make a difference in patients' lives.

SUMMARY

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing direct administrative support to the site. Relieves management of administrative details; gathers, compiles, and reports information relevant to/for department; may manage several different and often conflicting projects or activities at one time. Accountable for performing these administrative duties in a professional and courteous manner with a strong emphasis on customer service to both employees and external clients.

Step into a role where your organizational talent and people skills truly shine. As our Administrative Assistant, you’ll be the heartbeat of the office — the person who keeps everything running smoothly, connects teams, and helps turn daily operations into something seamless. This is a chance to be more than support; you’ll be a trusted partner who improves workflows, strengthens communication, and helps shape a positive, productive workplace. If you love being the go‑to problem solver and thrive in a fast‑moving environment, you’ll feel right at home here.

Join us at a moment when every new idea, system, and process truly matters. As our Administrative Assistant, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting a company that’s scaling fast and evolving every day. If you thrive in environments where no two days look the same and you love being the steady, organized force behind a team on the rise, this role will feel like home.

This is an in-office role, five days a week, based in Boulder, with reasonable flexibility for personal appointments when needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership Team Support

Provide high‑level administrative support to leadership team members, including calendar management, meeting coordination, document preparation, and proactive assistance that helps them stay focused on strategic priorities
Process expense reports, invoices, and basic bookkeeping tasks
Coordinate travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, and itineraries as needed

General Admin Support

Answer and direct phone calls, greet visitors, and manage incoming inquiries
Serve as a point of contact for employees, clients, vendors, and external partners
Maintain filing systems (digital and physical) and update records for easy retrieval
Provide notary services, if applicable
Provide backup support to other administrative assistants as needed

Facilities Support

Support event planning, project coordination, and cross‑department communications
Manage mail distribution
Manage office supplies, monitor inventory, and place orders as needed
Ensure office readiness, including equipment maintenance and general organization
Follow up on facility, maintenance, and janitorial requests
Communicate building updates to the entire site and coordinate with vendors on schedules and building-related requests
Oversee space planning operations, ensuring accurate desk and locker assignments, coordinate employee moves, and streamline request management to support organizational efficiency and compliance
Safety & Security - Collaborate with the onsite Safety Team to maintain secure and well‑protected office spaces

Continuous Improvement

Identify and implement process improvements in office operations, shipping efficiency, and inventory management.
Partner with site Leadership on special projects to enhance overall site performance

LEADERSHIP & BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Every individual is personally responsible for the safety and environmental aspects of their activities in the workplace. Each employee is expected to perform their job duties in a safe manner utilizing all their knowledge, training, ability, and experience.

QUALITY RESPONSIBILITIES

Corden Pharma Colorado (CPC) is a manufacturer of a variety of pharmaceutical products. In following Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Corden Pharma Colorado manufactures in accordance with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), International Council for Harmonisation Q7 (ICH), and other global regulations as applicable. This is critical as it is our mission to not place patients at risk due to inadequate safety, quality, or efficacy. CPC’s Quality Management System, which incorporates cGMP, is designed to deliver this quality objective. Attainment is produced through the requisite participation and commitment of all staff across departments and at all levels within the company.

cGMP is the part of Quality Management System ensuring products are consistently produced to accurate quality standards. Adherence to clearly defined procedures, in compliance with the principles of cGMP, is required when performing operations across Corden Pharma Colorado.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Proven administrative experience or related support role.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; work with hands; and reach above shoulder height. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is typical of an office environment.

CORE COMPETENCIES

These are the specific areas of knowledge, skill, and ability that are important for successful job performance. They must be job related and consistent with business necessity.

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Proficiency in office software, including Microsoft Office, SharePoint, & SAP
Excellent time management, multitasking, and organizational abilities
Knowledge of office procedures, filing systems, and administrative workflows
High attention to detail and problem‑solving skills
Ability to handle confidential information

SALARY

Actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

BENEFITS

401(k) matching - Corden Pharma will contribute 100% of the first 6% - 100% vested after 2 years of service
Accident Plan
Critical Illness Insurance
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Account
Health Insurance PPO/HSA
Hospital Indemnity Plan
ID Theft Protection
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness Program
Vacation – Three Weeks 1st Year
Vision Insurance

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Corden Pharma provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Corden Pharma embraces fair hiring practices.

This post will expire June 19, 2026

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