Enter a job title or keyword

Executive Assistant

Amgen


Job Location:

Riyadh - Saudi Arabia

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 25 August 2026 (9 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 22 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Career Category
Administrative
Job Description

Job Summary
The Executive Assistant serves as a trusted business partner to the General Manager (GM) providing high-level executive and administrative support to enable effective leadership and execution of affiliate priorities. The role is responsible for managing the GMs office coordinating leadership activities facilitating communication with internal and external stakeholders and ensuring the efficient execution of strategic initiatives.
The Executive Assistant supports the Saudi Leadership Team by coordinating meetings tracking actions preparing executive communications organizing leadership events and maintaining the highest standards of professionalism confidentiality and compliance. The role requires exceptional organizational skills sound judgment and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced multinational environment.

Key Responsibilities
Executive Support
Serve as the primary point of contact for the General Manager providing proactive executive and administrative support.
Manage the GMs calendar travel arrangements meetings correspondence and daily priorities.
Exercise sound judgment in managing confidential and sensitive business information.
Anticipate the GMs needs and proactively resolve administrative and operational issues.
Leadership Team Coordination
Coordinate Saudi Leadership Team meetings including agenda development meeting logistics document preparation and action tracking.
Record and monitor meeting outcomes ensuring timely follow-up and completion of agreed actions.
Support leadership planning sessions and strategic initiatives.

Stakeholder Management
Coordinate interactions with regional global and cross-functional leadership teams.
Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and external business partners.
Ensure timely communication and follow-up on key business matters.
Executive Communications
Draft executive correspondence announcements presentations speeches and other communication materials on behalf of the General Manager.
Prepare high-quality presentations and reports for leadership meetings and business reviews.
Coordinate key affiliate communications while maintaining consistency with corporate messaging.
Event & Meeting Management
Plan and coordinate leadership meetings town halls cycle meetings affiliate events off-site meetings and senior leadership visits.
Manage event logistics meeting materials travel arrangements accommodations and post-event follow-up.
Ensure smooth execution of executive visits and leadership engagements.
Project Coordination
Support cross-functional affiliate initiatives by coordinating activities monitoring timelines and following up on deliverables.
Track project milestones and ensure timely completion of action items.
Assist in preparing project updates and status reports for leadership.
Administrative Excellence
Prepare reports presentations and business documentation using Microsoft Office applications.
Maintain organized electronic and physical records in accordance with company standards.
Support budget administration procurement activities and other administrative processes as required.
Continuously identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and operational efficiency.
Compliance & Confidentiality
Handle confidential information with the highest level of discretion and professionalism.
Ensure all activities comply with Amgens Code of Conduct policies procedures and applicable local regulations.
Promote a culture of integrity ethics and compliance in all business interactions.

Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Business Administration or a related discipline.
Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting senior executives preferably within a multinational organization.

Skills & Competencies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in
English and Arabic.
Strong executive support and stakeholder management skills.
Excellent organizational planning and time management abilities.
Strong analytical problem-solving and multitasking capabilities.
Ability to prioritize competing demands and work independently with minimal supervision.
High level of professionalism discretion and confidentiality.
Strong project coordination and follow-up skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook).
Proficiency in Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.
Strong presentation development and business writing skills.
Demonstrates a proactive mindset attention to detail adaptability and a commitment to continuous improvement.

.

Required Experience:

IC


About Company

Company Logo

Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses. As an organization dedicated to improving the ... View more

View Profile View Profile