Administrative Assistant - Pearl River, NY

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Unless specifically stated otherwise this role isOnSite at the location detailed in the job post.

Why Patients Need You

A career with us is about discovering breakthroughs that change patients lives. A high performing administrative team is essential to bringing those therapies to people all over the world and making a positive difference. We need dedicated colleagues like you who are efficient find solutions and collaborate with others to achieve our purpose.

What You Will Achieve

Your strong communication and collaboration skills will help the administrative team to run its operations efficiently. You will focus primarily on administrative coordination to functional areas. You will also be responsible for managing records and files verifying data responding to mails and scheduling meetings amongst other things.

As part of the administrative support team you have comprehensive knowledge and skills in your area and understand how related areas impact it. You take initiative to represent your department on crossfunctional teams. You are proactive in sharing knowledge and expertise with others in your work group. You are seen as someone who promotes teamwork and always motivates others to achieve team objectives. Your systematic approach and organizational abilities will ensure that communication between departments and teams is seamless.

It is your hard work and focus that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.

How You Will Achieve It

Create agendas schedule appointments and issue meeting minutes when appropriate or as requested for meetings and conference calls.
Suggest and implement process improvements for administrative tasks carried out across the department.
Member of the Vaccine R&D administrative team which involves collaborating across teams to ensure the efficient operations of the department and site
Facilitate resolution of difficult issues and problems that arise within scope of responsibilities.
Handle all duties with a high degree of integrity professionalism and confidentiality.
Organize documents and maintain an inventory allowing for easy access.
Provide administrative/secretarial support and serve as backup administrative/secretarial support for other departments when necessary.
Manage purchase orders through Ariba system and tracking invoices.
Manage setup and logistics for large and/or offsite meetings including catering orders.
Assist with onboarding/offboarding activities of both colleagues and consultants (often brought in on short project assignments)
Manage and process expense reports and travel needs for several departmental leaders
Serve as point of contact for Consulting Engagement system managing the process from start to finish.
Manage massmailing communication system for departmental emails.
Identify evaluate and partner with costeffective vendors in the execution of the activities.
Ensure accuracy of work and use judgment to determine work methods in different situations.
Proactively and independently organize and expedite workflow and initiate followup particularly when leader is offsite.
Contribute ideas fostering pace and enthusiasm negotiating timely execution of work.
Take personal accountability for quality of own work that impacts the department manages own time professional development prioritize workflow.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Qualifications

MustHave

High School Diploma or GED
4 years experience
Demonstrated planning and organizing skills
Demonstrated administrative experience with an ability to carry out all office functions proficiently and to complete quality work on a timely basis
Excellent attention to detail and interpersonal skills
Excellent judgment as well as the ability to work with confidential documents and information
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required especially PowerPoint Excel Word and other features
Exemplary time management and prioritization skills. Ability to multitask in fast paced dynamic environment while demonstrating resourceful positive attitude and superior work ethic
Strong sense of urgency and efficiency in completing work. Demonstrated ability to complete complex assignments independently with high quality and speed and superior problemsolving skills
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters discretely and ensure confidentiality is maintained
NicetoHave

Bachelors Degree
Corporate Admin experience in globalcomplex organization
Experience using applications such as Concur WebEx and Ariba
Ability to take direction and work with minimal oversight
Prior experience as an Administrative Assistant supporting executive leadership in a global organization
Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare environment

Work Location Assignment: On Premise at Pearl River


Work Location Assignment: Hybrid

The salary for this position ranges from $28.98 to $48.30 per hour. In addition this position offers eligibility for overtime weekend holiday and other pay premiums depending on the work schedule and the Companys policies. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of lifes moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution paid vacation holiday and personal days paid caregiver/parental and medical leave and health benefits to include medical prescription drug dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site U.S. Benefits (). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided applies only to the United States New York Pearl River location.