Job Description
We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Administrative Assistant to provide proactive high-quality flexible and reliable administrative support to the Head of Global Clinical Supply (GCS). In addition planning and support to GCS Organization as required. This role assists with administrative functions relating to organization and communication across the team and ensures the efficient operation of team members.
We are seeking candidates who are proactive thrive in complexity demonstrate resilience and model the highest caliber of values and standards. This position requires initiative high attention to detail and the ability to learn quickly with a demonstrated ability and willingness to continuously acquire new competencies. It also requires good judgement confidentiality strong work ethic a high degree of accountability excellent organizational and computer skills and teamwork.
This role is based at our headquarters site in Rahway NJ.
We offer a hybrid setup combination of an in-office (3 days) & remote/off-site (2 days).
This position cannot be 100% remote.
Communication Skills must be at a level to effectively interact with our Companys executives and internal/external clients to maintain workflow.
Develops and maintains internal Share Points Microsoft Team Spaces and Collaboration websites with the input of stakeholders
Develop reports presentations tables graphs correspondence and conduct light research using appropriate software.
Coordinates special projects within the division/area and function
Develops monthly agendas for leadership meetings with input from leaders and stakeholders
Organizes and compiles meeting materials facilitates meetings records Action Items and follows up for completion
Calendar and Distribution list management for Outlook meetings and communications
Organize on and off-site meetings Coordinate all meeting logistics including meeting location space designation food & beverage off-site dinners and teambuilding
Coordinates local and international travel and logistics
Contacts job applicant candidates and coordinates interviews to aid in hiring talent for the leadership team and their organization
Qualifications Skills& Experience
Education:
Required: High School Diploma
Preferred: Advanced education or certifications such as (e.g. Certified Administrative Professional Project Management Professional Certification Professional in Human Resources Certification)
Required Experience:
Minimum of 8 years of Administrative Assistant experience
Minimum of 3 years Executive Administrative experience supporting senior executives (Sr. Director Executive Director VP or above).
Advanced computer skills using MS Office Suite (Outlook Word Excel Power Point etc.) and operation of other peripheral devices
Communication skills must be at a level to effectively interact with company executives and internal/external clients both on-site and remotely to maintain workflow.
Strong organizational skills and ability to handle and prioritize simultaneous assignments
Extraordinary attention to detail.
Proactive self-directed with strong decision-making abilities.
Demonstrated experience scheduling and coordinating complex multi-leg domestic and international travel
Experience processing Visa and Passport applications
SAP experience: Expense Reports; Purchase Orders and Payment Requests; Vendor Add Forms
Preferred Experience:
Experience with event planning and coordination.
Advanced education (associate or bachelors degree) or certifications (e.g. Certified Administrative Professional Project Management Professional Certification Professional in Human Resources Certification).
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The salary range for this role is: $82700 - $130200
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employees position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills geographic location government requirements and business or organizational needs.
The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive if applicable.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical dental vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family) retirement benefits including 401(k) paid holidays vacation and compassionate and sick days.
Required Skills:
Accountability Administrative Support Business Communications Clerical Skills Communication Customer Communications Detail-Oriented Endevor Expense Tracking Individual Resilience Microsoft Office Processing Expense Reports Report Preparation Task Management Travel Expense ReportsPreferred Skills:
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Effective September 5 2023 employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week Monday - Thursday although the specific days may vary by site or organization with Friday designated as a remote-working day unless business critical tasks require an on-site Hybrid work model does not apply to and daily in-person attendance is required for field-based positions; facility-based manufacturing-based or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as remote.
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Employee Status:
RegularRelocation:
No relocationVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
10%Flexible Work Arrangements:
HybridShift:
Not IndicatedValid Driving License:
NoHazardous Material(s):
N/AJob Posting End Date:
02/18/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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