Senior Administrative Assistant Clinical Development Operations

Job Description 

This role provides dedicated executive administrative support to the Vice President of Clinical Development Operations (approximately 50% of capacity) and flexible support across the broader Clinical Development Operations function (approximately 50%). The broader remit includes partnering with the administrative team supporting function-wide communications and coordinating meetings and events. Responsibilities also include answering phones managing calendars and correspondence arranging domestic and international travel processing expense reports and billing scheduling couriers preparing and revising business documents and presentations coordinating teleconferences compiling meeting materials and other related administrative activities. 

Responsibilities 

• Provides advanced administrative support to the Vice President of Clinical Development Operations as the primary executive assignment while flexibly supporting the broader administrative team and Clinical Development Operations priorities based on business needs. 

• Coordinates and maintains departmental files as assigned in compliance with corporate and legal guidelines. 

• Follows company purchasing and other established procedures. 

• Uses intermediate to advanced software skills to perform assigned work. Uses and understands Microsoft Office Suite and other business-specific software including Corporate Travel website and other programs. 

• Coordinates new employee office setups and onboarding. 

• Professionally interacts with high level executives. 

• Consistently handles confidential or business-sensitive information. 

• Maintains and manages calendars including meeting and travel scheduling and domestic and international travel arrangements. 

• Proactively identifies and resolves scheduling conflicts. 

• Uses approved artificial intelligence (AI) tools responsibly to streamline administrative processes improve productivity and efficiency and support high-quality work in accordance with company policies and confidentiality requirements. 

• Plans and coordinates Clinical Development Operations functional meetings and events including leadership and function-wide forums by managing logistics venues schedules materials technology vendors and attendee communications to support effective execution. 

Qualifications :

This is an onsite opportunity in the Lake County area 

• Minimum 3 years of administrative assistant related experience. High School diploma or equivalent. 

• Experience providing support to a VP level or equivalent. 

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Outlook Adobe Acrobat understanding of business processes and requirements. 

• Self-starter able to function at a high level with general instruction. 

• Builds strong relationships with peers and cross-functionally with partners outside of assigned group as necessary to enable effective and efficient Legal team operations. 

• Demonstrates a team-oriented service-focused approach and the ability to balance dedicated executive support with changing priorities across the broader administrative team and Clinical Development Operations function. 

• Learns quickly and can change course quickly when needed. 

• Open to suggestions and innovation for improvement. 

• Professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality. 

Additional Information :

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: 

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this roleat  the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on manyfactors  including  geographic location and we may ultimately  pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be  modified in the future. 

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation holidays sick) medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

• This job is eligible to  participate in our short-term incentive programs.  

Note: No amount of pay is  considered to be wages or compensation until such amount isearned  vested  and determinable. The amount and availability of  any bonus commission incentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that areallocable to a   particular employee  remains in the Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be  modified at the Companys sole and absolutediscretion  consistent with applicable law. 

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time