Sr Executive Assistant

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Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen if you feel like youre part of something bigger its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.

Since 1980 weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology Inflammation General Medicine and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team youll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research manufacture and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative innovative and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Sr Executive Assistant

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the this vital role you will be supporting the Vice President of Large Molecule Discovery (LMD) in a hybrid (onsite (Thousand Oaks)/remote) role.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of up to 3 Administrative Coordinators (ACs) who provide support to over 500 scientists at research sites in the US. Will also coordinate closely with the AC teams supporting various research areas.
• Manage domestic and international travel arrangements including flight bookings hotel accommodations and ground transportation for LMD Vice President.
• Process expense reports for executive ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Maintain the executives calendar ensuring appointments and meetings are scheduled efficiently.
• Organize and coordinate logistics for group meetings including arranging venues equipment and catering.
• Assist LMD group with arranging guest speaker visits consultants and candidate interviews for L8 and above.
• Maintain departmental and functional calendars by managing vacation/on-site travel schedules.
• Maintain all LMD distribution lists.

What we expect of you

We are all different yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The qualified professional we seek is a Senior Executive Assistant with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Associates degree and 4 years of Administrative experience or

High school diploma / GED and 6 years of Administrative experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree with 5 years of experience in an administrative support role supporting large teams at different levels
• Supervisory or leadership experience working in technology-based organizations
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple people
• Detail-oriented and excellent travel and meeting planning skills
• Good external customer communication skills
• Expert level PC skills in Outlook MS Word PowerPoint Excel SharePoint and advanced typing skills
• Excellent time management and project management skills with the ability to prioritize projects of greater vitality and importance
• Calm under pressure
• Managing multiple calendars including coordination across multiple time zones
• Excellent written verbal and presentation skills in communicating key business and clinical information
• Experience providing administrative support to remote staff
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with an effective can-do attitude
• Absolute discretion and confidentiality as well as judgment creativity flexibility and initiative in resolving issues

What you can expect from us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture well support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to relevant skills experience and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan based on eligibility comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals work/life balance and career development opportunities that may include:

• A comprehensive employee benefits package including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions group medical dental and vision coverage life and disability insurance and flexible spending accounts
• A discretionary annual bonus program or for field sales representatives a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans
• Flexible work models including remote and hybrid work arrangements where possible

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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Application deadline

Amgen anticipates accepting applications until October 27 2025; however we may continue accepting applications beyond this date if we do not receive a sufficient number of candidates.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse ethical committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or disability status.

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