Pfizer · 3 weeks ago
Administrative Assistant: Global Obesity Portfolio Commercial Development
Pfizer is a global biopharmaceutical company, and they are seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide general administrative, project management, and leadership team coordination support for the Global Obesity Portfolio Commercial Development Lead and their team. This role involves interfacing with senior leaders, managing communications, and coordinating various projects and meetings.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Provide project management support for defined ad hoc special projects
Tracks decisions and outcomes from meetings, proactively follows up to ensure deliverables are met, prepares and drafts recommended agendas for key meetings, distributes meeting minutes
Manages internal communications, coordinating with Communications, HR and other partners when needed, drafting talking points and distributing final communication to appropriate audience
May be asked to participate in larger initiatives, such as strategic planning, cross functional meetings, global meetings, and aid with coordination, scheduling, and management of documents
Maintain calendars anticipate conflicts and coordinates across the functions, leadership team members effectively to resolve problems in advance
Assist with meeting scheduling and set-up for virtual or in-person meetings such as conference room reservations, teams meeting/webex set-up and associated meeting logistics (catering, supplies, etc.)
Coordinate team core and extended meeting agendas, collection of topics from team members, other topic dependent attendees, planning time allocation and agenda communication
Coordinate creating a Global Obesity Portfolio Commercial Development team calendar at a glance that highlights key dates, overlaps and travel schedules to enable advance planning and coordination for joint meetings, LT member participations
Assist in setting up and coordinate meetings with potential and existing partner companies and stakeholders
Provide phone screening coverage; arrange for visitor passes and access
Assist with periodic off-site sessions (including medical congress meetings) including agenda, speaker and activity coordination and all other technical and logistical arrangements
Support as needed adoption of specific team norms, communication through preferred channels and simplicity principles aligned across the obesity leadership team members
Coordinate detailed set of travel arrangements; prepare itineraries
Prepare timely expense reports, track reimbursements and ensure correct AMEX credits/debits by ensuring full compliance with Pfizer T&E guidelines
Prepare Purchase Orders and Project Estimates and handle coordination as needed, ensure proper invoice routing and tracking. Manage all Ariba and other pertinent system requests
Order supplies, equipment and other appropriate business purchases
Support meeting documentation and minutes/actions summary and follow-ups as needed
Ensure maintenance of important written and electronic communications, meeting minutes, reports, letters, forms, and up to date procedures
Assist in presentation design and report generation as needed
Qualification
Required
Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR a master's degree with more than 0 year of experience; OR an associate's degree with 6 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 8 years of relevant experience
Previous experience that demonstrates ability to carry out administrative functions proficiently and to complete quality work on a timely basis
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required
Demonstrated resourcefulness, with ability to anticipate needs, prioritize responsibilities and take initiative
Proficiency in MS Teams, Outlook, MS Office programs are essential
Ability to work well under pressure
Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to prioritize and work independently
Proficiency in Pfizer systems
Based in the NY tri-state area
Preferred
Bachelor's degree highly preferred
Demonstrated project management skills strongly preferred
Experience with Pfizer R&D and PGS systems and processes preferred
Benefits
401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
Paid vacation
Holiday and personal days
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
Company
Pfizer
Pfizer is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and delivers medicines and vaccines.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$38BKey Investors
Starboard Value
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2023-05-16Post Ipo Debt· $31B
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