Administrative Assistant

CSL Plasma; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biotherapeutics leader is seeking an Administrative Assistant in Maidenhead. This role involves managing calendars, coordinating travel, and organizing meetings, crucial for ensuring smooth daily operations. Candidates should have 1-2 years of administrative support experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry, as well as strong organizational skills and proficiency in MS Office. The position requires attention to detail and the ability to work effectively with various stakeholders.

Benefits

Health insurance

Flexible working hours

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years’ administrative support experience preferably within pharmaceutical industry.
• Detail oriented and able to manage several ongoing activities.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars and schedule meetings across multiple time zones.
• Plan and manage special projects and events.
• Prepare visual presentations and meeting materials.

Skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Time management skills

Customer service focus

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree or Technical College degree

Job description

CSL's R&D organization is accelerating innovation to deliver greater impact for patients. With a project‑led structure and a focus on collaboration, we’re building a future‑ready team that thrives in dynamic biotech ecosystems. Joining CSL now means being part of an agile team committed to developing therapies that make a meaningful difference worldwide.

Under the direction of the Senior Executive Assistant, the Administrative Assistant provides comprehensive administrative support to ensure smooth daily operations for a team or department. This role involves managing calendars, coordinating travel, organizing meetings, and preparing documents and reports. The assistant serves as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, handles correspondence, maintains filing systems, and supports onboarding activities. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in MS Office are essential for success in this position. This role reports to the Senior Executive Assistant.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage calendars, schedule meetings across multiple time zones, prepare agendas, reserve meeting rooms, and arrange catering when needed. Coordinate with other administrative staff and attendees to confirm availability.
• Plan and manage special projects and events, including global meetings and project‑related sessions.
• Arrange facilities, catering, invitations, and travel for internal and external participants.
• Monitor and control event budgets.
• Prepare visual presentations and meeting materials as needed.
• Organize and support leadership meetings, including preparing materials, recording minutes, and tracking action items.
• Collect and organize data for projects, follow up on outstanding items, and act as liaison between teams.
• Greet visitors, manage access, and ensure appropriate arrangements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent vocational or technical training.
• Bachelor’s degree or Technical College degree a plus.
• 1‑2+ years’ administrative support experience preferably within pharmaceutical industry.
• Technical Proficiency: Skills in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn systems / databases.
• Time Management: Demonstrated time management and organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize tasks.
• Ability to manage several ongoing activities and work independently or as part of a team.
• Detail oriented.
• Strong customer service focus with the ability to work with different stakeholders.

We are looking forward to receiving your online application. Applications must include a motivation letter and CV, as well as letters of references and copies of relevant transcripts and/or diplomas in the original language. Please include all these in one document together with the CV.

About CSL Behring

CSL Behring is a global biotherapeutics leader driven by our promise to save lives. Focused on serving patients’ needs by using the latest technologies, we discover, develop and deliver innovative therapies for people living with conditions in the immunology, hematology, cardiovascular and metabolic, respiratory, and transplant therapeutic areas. We use three strategic scientific platforms of plasma fractionation, recombinant protein technology, and cell and gene therapy to support continued innovation and continually refine ways in which products can address unmet medical needs and help patients lead full lives.

CSL Behring operates one of the world’s largest plasma collection networks, CSL Plasma. Our parent company, CSL, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 32,000 people, and delivers its lifesaving therapies to people in more than 100 countries.

To learn more about CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor visit https://www.csl.com/ and CSL Plasma at https://www.cslplasma.com/.

Our Benefits

For more information on CSL benefits visit https://www.csl.com/benefits/

You Belong at CSL

At CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future.

To learn more about inclusion and belonging visit https://www.csl.com/careers/inclusion-and-belonging

Equal Opportunity Employer

CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit https://www.csl.com/accessibility-statement.