JOB DESCRIPTION :
Abbott Established Pharmaceuticals Division (EPD) is looking for a maternity cover of 6 months :
MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT
for our global Pharma Headquarter ALLSCHWIL / BASEL, Switzerland
In this Role you will strongly support the DVP Innovation & Development as well as 2 senior Directors as their Assistant.
This is a key role to support them managing their Global Departments and aligning closely with the other Executive and Management Assistants
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY : Administrative Support
Administrative Support
Support the two Senior Directors in all kind of administrative Tasks, if needed also the the assigned Team of Directors in all organizational and administrative functions
Organization and management of agendas
General office management including internal and external correspondence in English, archiving, mailings, acting as communication interface
Ensures the general office administration, such as coordination of business schedule, travel management and expenses, Visa
Organization and coordination of internal / external meetings and events world-wide
Arrangements of telephone conferences
Assistance in preparing and coordinating presentations for meetings
Follows up personnel matters on behalf of the department head
Supports in budget control matters
Set-up and tracking of contracts
Supervisory tasks : guarantee a smooth adjustment to the job of a new employee
Liaison for remote access issues
Coordinates and maintains departmental files, as assigned, in compliance with corporate and government regulations
Optimization of current processes and introduction of modified processes (P-Drive, approval processes, etc
Suggest cost and time saving improvements (e.g. implement new set-up of Educational Tours) to Management and coordinate the change and adjustments constructively
Support in scheduling interviews in cooperation with HR (including TA) and processing of expenses from candidates
Research and suggest locations for business dinners; organize and attend business dinners
Budget
Regular cost saving measurements
Booking of invoices and follow up of payments
Processing of year end closings
Organize, schedule and coordinate external and internal events / meetings
Set-up all kind of events from A-Z (contracts, budget, venue, program )
Research and suggest locations for business dinners; organize and attend business dinners
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE / TRAINING REQUIRED :
5+ years previous admin experience handling Senior Leaders with global exposure
Excellent command of English is essential, German and French as any other languages would be an asset
Professional development as an Assistant and experience gained through a previous and comparable position
Full command of modern IT skills is a must (Excellent MS Office Skills)
Attitude / behavior :
Highly motivated and fast learner, used to work in a fast and driven environment with a high sense of urgency
Resourceful, well organized and committed
Self-starter, who follows up proactively and is eager to complete a job
Good interpersonal skills and team player
Ability to adapt herself / himself to various contacts and different situations (multicultural environment, internal / external partners)
Service oriented, high flexibility, endurance and innovation
Independent working style / well organized and committed with a strong sense of responsibility.
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JOB FAMILY : Administrative Support
DIVISION : EPD Established Pharma
LOCATION : Switzerland >
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS : WORK SHIFT :
WORK SHIFT : Standard
TRAVEL : Not specified
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE : Not Applicable
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES :
Not Applicable