Senior Administrative Assistant

FCRS = GB016
London
2 weeks ago
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Job Description Summary

When we put our heads together we can do brilliant work. And when we do brilliant work we can achieve remarkable things for patients as we positively transform healthcare. We are looking for Senior Administrative Assistants to join our team.

The Senior Administrative Assistant is an independent motivated team member and provides administrative support to the Global Program Team (GPT) and Global Clinical Team (GCT) members with minimal supervision. Performs secretarial and administrative duties for a group of managers and both internal and external associates. Acts as an information source on organizational policies and procedures. May gather compile and report information relevant to current assignments. May provide guidance and direction to other administrative associates.

This role can be based in London UK with a hybrid approach to working.


Job Description

Major accountabilities:

  • Deals with complex administrative and organizational assignments independently and takes care of general administrative tasks: scheduling offsite meetings managing complex calendars travel arrangements processing expenses and purchase orders booking of video and conference rooms globally.
  • Handles confidential information and communications with all levels of management in a professional manner
  • Acts as liaison across departments and line functions to ensure proper communications/reporting practices
  • Interacts with internal and external sources often at the sr. management levels
  • May be responsible for data tracking and managing logistics for large meetings (internal and external)
  • Prepares routine and complex documents and actively manages/organizes files
  • Handles mailings and distribution of materials forGlobal Program Team and Global Clinical Team
  • Responsible for coordinating with building services for maintenance requests
  • Supports/enters data into Novartis specific systems when required
  • Provides assistance and training to other administrative staff as needed
  • Assembles relevant data compiles statistics or information as directed for use by others
  • Updates and makes revisions to documents and presentations (may include updates to organizational charts)

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelors degree or equivalent senior administrative experience preferred
  • Experience in the Pharmaceutical industry
  • Strong communication skills in fluent English (oral and written)
  • Strong organizational and timemanagement skills with the ability to prioritize tasks
  • Position requires intermediate to advanced administrative experience (minimum 57 years)
  • Ability to exercise independent discretion/judgment and solve complex problems
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office programs including Word Excel PowerPoint OutlookSharePoint and MS Teams
  • Ability to handle a wide range of administrative support activities and work independently with little or no supervision
  • Strong ability to support and adapt to changes within the organization
  • Expert team player

Benefits and rewards:

Read our handbook to learn about all the ways well help you thrive personally and professionally:

to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building an outstanding inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve


Skills Desired


Required Experience:

Senior IC


Key Skills
Quicken,Time Management,Microsoft Office,Microsoft Outlook,Microsoft Word,Office Experience,Microsoft Powerpoint,Microsoft Excel,Sharepoint,Administrative Experience,Microsoft Outlook Calendar,Word Processing
Employment Type :Full-Time
Experience:years
Vacancy:1

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