Senior Administrative Assistant

Location: Durham, NC Are you a proactive, forward thinking, planner? If so, this may be the role for you! In this dynamic Senior Administrative Assistant position for Technical Research & Development (TRD) Cell & Gene Therapy (CGT) you will provide support for key leadership, handle administrative details of various projects in addition to delivering a full range of services to multiple units within the TRD organization.

• Complex calendar management and agenda planning.
• Support and welcome new employees in their introduction and onboarding phase.
• Organize and supervise other office activities (recycling, renovations, event planning etc.)
• Independently perform administrative responsibilities in own area within company guidelines.
• Support ad hoc administrative projects.

• 3+ years of experience in administrative work, with preference for experience in a pharmaceutical company
• Concur experience highly desirable
• Excellent communication skills, particularly an ability to write and to proofread email messages and other documents.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency with Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint, and a general affinity for information technology and for learning new software. MS Teams experience a plus.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with an attention to detail

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining

to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $27.42 - $41.13/hour; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/24 through 12/31/24, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

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Development

Innovative Medicines

USA

Durham

U014 (FCRS = US014) Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

Facilities & Administration

Full time

Regular

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