Sr. Administrative Assistant

Job Description The Sr. Administrative Assistant provides high level administrative support the S&G Therapeutic Area Steering Heads.Schedule appointments/manage calendars.Make both domestic and global travel arrangements.Process complex expense reports.Coordinate internal/external meetings, videos and conference calls.Handle confidential information and communication with all levels of management in a professional manner.Follow-up on projects assigned to various managers to ascertain status and to assure timely completion.Participate in various projects as required. Qualification High School degree required.Minimum 5-7 years related secretarial/administrative experience, preferably in a pharmaceutical environment.College or secretarial school certificate preferred.Languages: Fluent English (Oral and written)Excellent administrative skills including thorough knowledge of standard office procedures and protocols.Must demonstrate ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a timely fashion, with minimum supervision and efficient follow-up.Must be proactive, efficient, customer focused and able to work under pressure with tight timelines.Must be able to exercise independent judgment and interact effectively with internal and external customers, including international colleagues.Must be proficient in all secretarial skills, i.e., office procedures, departmental organization and reporting structures, Microsoft Word, Excel.PowerPoint and Lotus Notes, Internet Explorer, Ariba, Concur, etc.Must display team-oriented approach; Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills required.Stakeholder EngagementProject ExcellenceProficiency with Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel)Planning & Project ManagementAdministrative SupportCross unit CollaborationValues and BehaviorsInnovation by experimenting and delivering solutionsQuality by taking pride in doing ordinary things extraordinarily wellCollaboration by championing high performing teams with diversity and inclusionPerformance by prioritizing and making things happen with urgencyCourage by speaking up, giving and receiving feedbackIntegrity by advocating and applying high ethical standards every dayAbility to learn and manage systems such as Concur, SAP, and other job relevant softwareThe role requires a highly motivated, organized, self-directed individual who can handle a variety of sensitive and confidential matters in a professional, mature, and discrete manner.Excellent communication and organizational skills, PC proficiency, a high attention to detail and quality, as well as strong initiative and execution capabilities.Ability to manage multiple assignments with competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.Must be a team player and willing to help other administrative staff and provide coverage when needed. Benefits Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics. Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. 401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins. Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.