Administrative Assistant - Global Clinical Development Team
EMD Serono, Inc. · Billerica, MA · 1 wk ago
Administrative$35–$53/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with administrative professionals across regions within Global Clinical Development to drive consistency and operational excellence
- Promote transparency and adherence to internal processes for smooth workflows among assistants
- Manage and coordinate complex executive calendars, prioritizing strategic objectives and resolving conflicts
- Act as a trusted partner and gatekeeper to the Head of Clinical Development Immunology, upholding professionalism and confidentiality
- Anticipate needs and proactively address gaps to ensure seamless daily operations
- Cover domestic and international travel with detailed itineraries and real-time adjustments
- Oversee expense reporting, invoicing, budget tracking, and administrative financial activities per policies
- Plan and execute internal/external meetings (leadership events, offsites, governance forums) with organized agendas and follow-ups
- Maintain organized, compliant records for documents, contracts, and correspondence
- Support onboarding of new team members, including logistics, systems access, and stakeholder connections
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED and 5+ years of administrative assistant experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience supporting international teams and stakeholders across multiple regions (US and EU), with a track record of coordinating globally dispersed activities
- Experience supporting executives in a global, cross-border environment
- Familiarity with international travel coordination, including visa processes and requirements
- Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach
- Exemplary organizational, planning, and time-management abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with Outlook, Teams, and related tools
- Poised, composed, positive, and solution focused