Executive Operations & Board Affairs Manager

Who We Are

We 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.

Who You Are

This is a unique opportunity to serve at the center of executive leadership and corporate governance in a highly visible, mission-critical role supporting the CEO and Chairperson of the Board. The Executive Operations & Board Affairs Manager will be trusted with the details that keep the Executive Office, Board of Directors, and Scientific Advisory Board operating seamlessly—from confidential governance materials and complex logistics to high-priority meetings, travel, and strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate is a seasoned executive operations professional who thrives behind the scenes, anticipates needs before they arise, exercises exceptional judgment and discretion, and takes pride in enabling senior leaders and Board members to focus on the decisions that shape the company’s future.

The Executive Operations & Board Affairs Manager serves as a trusted partner to the Chief Executive Officer in their capacity as CEO and Chairperson of the Board of Directors. This highly visible role is responsible for coordinating Board of Directors activities to include travel logistics, supporting Scientific Advisory Board operations, managing executive logistics, and ensuring seamless execution of governance-related processes. The position requires exceptional organizational skills, sound judgment, discretion in handling highly confidential information, and extensive experience supporting corporate boards and executive leadership. The individual will work closely with Board members, senior executives, legal counsel, external stakeholders, and the CEO's executive support team to ensure the efficient operation of the Executive Office and governance functions.

• Serve as the primary coordinator for Board of Directors activities
• Manage Board meeting calendars, annual governance schedules, and meeting logistics
• Coordinate preparation, review, distribution, and publication of Board materials through Diligent Boards
• Maintain Board records, resolutions, governance documentation, and historical archives
• Partner with Legal, Corporate Secretary, and executive leadership to ensure timely delivery of Board materials
• Coordinate travel arrangements for the CEO, Board members, and advisors as needed. This includes arranging flights including catering, ground transportation, lodging, itineraries, and related logistics.
• Coordinate Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) meetings, travel and communications and serve as a liaison between the SAB and company leadership as needed.
• Partner with Corporate Security to support the Executive Security Program and ensure compliance with CEO travel
• Coordinate complex executive schedules and priority meetings
• Support the CEO by managing confidential correspondence, reports, files and presentations. Responsible for ensuring CEO’s internal client rolodex is updated, and all technology is functioning seamlessly before arrival at at CEO offices. May answer phones, filing, copying, screening and directing callers to CEO and appropriate staff members
• Assist with special projects and strategic initiatives assigned by the CEO

Minimum Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) - we will consider commensurate experience and/or combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of experience working with Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, or Governors of a large organization (> $1B assets)
• 5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant
• Demonstrated experience administering board portals, specifically Diligent Boards
• Ability to operate effectively within a highly collaborative executive support team, including coordinating coverage and ensuring continuity across responsibilities
• Strong computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite and internet applications
• Experience coordinating executive-level travel and meeting logistics
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manager highly confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Ability to anticipate needs and proactively address issues

Preferred Requirements

• Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree

Job Location

This role is based 100% on-site at our Silver Spring, Maryland location.

At United Therapeutics, our mission and vision are one. We use our enthusiasm, creativity, and persistence to innovate for the unmet medical needs of our patients and to benefit our other stakeholders. We are bold and unconventional. We have fun, we do good.

The salary for this position ranges from $130,000 to $180,000 per year. In addition, this role is eligible for the Company’s short-term and long-term incentive programs

The salary range is the range United Therapeutics Corporation in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. The Company may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Eligible employees may participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefits suite of programs, including medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage, employee wellness resources, savings plans (401k and ESPP), paid time off & paid parental leave benefits, disability benefits, and more. For additional information on Company benefits, please visit https://www.unither.com/careers/benefits-and-amenities.