Senior Administrative Associate

Job Description

The greatest inventions would not be brought to market without the right project management and administrative support. Woven into every part of the organization, our Administrative teams make sure our concepts become reality.

Primary duties include but are not limited to –

General Secretarial/Administrative duties, including managing calendars, receiving visitors, expense reporting, intranet team sites, organization charts, and processing information through company systems

Heavy candidate interview scheduling and meeting room assistance

Simultaneously coordinate and perform multiple tasks aligned to the departmental function

Prioritize activities and balance the support of several senior staff members/departments

Complete work assignments requiring advanced analytical ability, independent judgment, creativity and problem-solving skills.

Schedule complex, multi-leg and international travel

Handle confidential information in a professional manner

Effectively interact with our company executives and internal/external clients both on-site and across the company network.

Coordinate special projects and events within the division/area.

Educational Qualifications –

Required: High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred: Advanced education or certifications such as (e.g. Certified Administrative Professional, Project Management Professional Certification, Professional in Human Resources Certification)

Experience and Skills –

Minimum of (8) years Administrative Assistant experience

Minimum of (3) years in Executive Administration supporting senior executives (Sr. Director, Executive Director, Vice President or above)

Advanced computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.) and operation of other peripheral devices

SAP processing: Expense Reports; Purchase Orders and Payment Requests; Vendor Add Forms, as well as the capability to run reports within SAP

Ability to adapt into a rapidly evolving and complex work environment while being cognizant of different cultural nuances and time zones.

Able to schedule complex travel arrangements including multi-leg domestic and international travel

Advanced secretarial/clerical abilities with a history of high performance

Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn new skills, develop a nuanced understanding of critical stakeholders and priorities and to apply situational leadership; continuous improvement mindset.

Ability to handle and prioritize a large number of simultaneous assignments

Extraordinary attention to detail

Outstanding communication and people skills

Ability to handle financial and budget tasks

We are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Our mission is built on the simple premise that if we “follow the science” that great medicines can make a significant impact to our world. We believe that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to world-class science can succeed by inventing medicine and vaccine innovations that make a difference for patients across the globe.

Who we are …

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world’s most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

What we look for …

In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth.

INVENT.

IMPACT.

INSPIRE.

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers’ Policy – Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
If you need an accommodation for the application process please email us at staffingaadar@msd.com