Senior Administrative Operations Assistant
Senior Administrative Operations Assistant
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$ 70000 - 130000
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Level 3Job Description Summary
The Senior Administrative Operations Assistant will provide high-level administrative support to US Patient Safety and Pharmacovigilance (US PS PV).This role requires exceptional organizational skills attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion. This role is crucial in maintaining smooth project operations and facilitating effective communication and collaboration within the PS PV community.Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative assistance for allocated team members such as managing/scheduling meetings booking meeting rooms set-up videoconferences/teleconferences arranging travel (etravel form roaming on phones) preparing itineraries submitting REFs requests and processing expense reports/purchase orders and invoices
- Assist in meeting planning and preparation including drafting agendas and meetings and following up on action items
- Collect store and maintain all auditable documentation as per Novartis Internal Standards including CVs JDs and organization charts (US & Global) that pertain to US PS& PV.
- Prepare organize and maintain files and records both electronic and physical related to US PS PV staffing (e.g. FTE Staffing Excel Sheet standard distribution lists emergency contact numbers list)
- Ensure periodically ordering and availability of US PS PV office supplies (e.g. envelopes for outgoing whitemail inspection supplies)
- Prepare and edit correspondence reports presentations and other documents
- Provide administrative support for special projects and initiatives
- Maintain a centralized repository of project-related documents including but not limited to project tracker minutes one-pagers ensuring they are up-to-date and easily accessible
- Collate and support accurate and timely KPI/metrics and management reports as needed.
- Other agreed tasks assigned by manager
Essential Requirements:
- Bachelor in field of Administration Life Sciences or in a relevant field such as business administration or project management or relevant job experience with at least 3-5 years of experience in a similar role
- Experience in patient safety / pharmacovigilance would be preferred
- Excellent knowledge of job-relevant software in particular MS Office (Outlook Excel Word PowerPoint)
- Is an experienced user of technical resources (e.g. teleconferencing equipment computer skills) with ability to effectively troubleshoot any technical or logistical challenges that arise.
- Demonstrate teamwork and willing to learn. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels in a structured customer-centered way. Ability to work independently and cross-functionally.
- Strong problem-solving skills to ensure proper version control manage access rights and find efficient ways to retrieve information
- Ability to make recommendations and be proactive.
- Maintains confidentiality of privileged information
Desirable Experience:
- Highly organized and results-oriented with a keen attention to detail exceptional time management skills prioritization abilities and self-management.
Key Performance Indicators
- Accurate and on-time completion of travel expenses and travel arrangements for all US PS PV
- Exercises some independent discretion and judgment in solving problems
- Strong collaboration with relevant stakeholders: Building and maintaining good relationships with all stakeholders
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $70000 and $130000/year; however while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/2025 fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further final pay determinations will depend on various factors including but not limited to geographical location experience level knowledge skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements including a sign-on bonus restricted stock units and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits such as vacation sick time and parental leave) dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired employee will be in an at-will position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.
EEO Statement:
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.
Accessibility and reasonable accommodations
The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or in order to perform the essential functions of a position please send an e-mail to call 1 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Range
Skills Desired
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
