Administrative Assistant

Roche; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 72,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide essential operational, compliance, and logistical support across Access, Finance, and Portfolio teams in Saudi Arabia. You will ensure standardized documentation, track compliance milestones, and maintain smooth daily operations across departments.

The role involves drafting and managing contracts, handling MOUs, overseeing digital signatures with DocuSign, and coordinating vendor activities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in administrative support, compliance tracking, or operations role.
• Hands-on experience with document control tools (SharePoint, Confluence).
• Proficiency in electronic signature platforms (DocuSign).
• Working knowledge of ERP/PO creation tools and internal databases.

Responsibilities

• Contracts & Agreements Management using pre-approved templates.
• Drafting & preparation of standard contracts and MOUs.
• Review & proofing of drafts with feedback from stakeholders.
• Manage end-to-end digital signature process (DocuSign).
• Data entry and maintenance in internal databases and tracking platforms.
• Lead creation/tracking of Purchase Requests and Purchase Orders with finance.
• Maintain centralized dashboards to track active, pending, and expiring contracts.
• Monitor contract end dates and alert relationship managers for renewals.
• Track compliance deadlines and reporting requirements.
• Organize shared document repositories (SharePoint, Confluence) with version control.
• Organize operational plans and project trackers for teams.
• Coordinate meetings and take concise minutes with follow-up actions.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support; handle manual payments and corporate card admin.
• Oversee telecom services and related administration.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Proofreading

Written/verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associate/Bachelor in Business Administration

Tools

SharePoint

Confluence

DocuSign

ERP/PO tools

MS Office / Google Workspace

Job description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

Position Title: Administrative Assistant

Job Summary The Administrative Assistant provides critical operational, compliance, and logistical support to the Access, Finance and Portfolio teams. This role ensures standardized documentation, rigorous compliance tracking, and seamless daily operations across both departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Contracts & Agreements Management
• Drafting & Preparation: Prepare standard contracts, operational agreements, vendor arrangements, and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) using pre-approved company templates based on project details
• Review & Proofing: Update draft agreements by incorporating feedback, standard revisions, and legal terms from internal team members and stakeholders
• Signature Routing: Manage the end-to-end digital signature process for internal leadership and external partners using electronic signature tools (e.g., DocuSign)
• Data & System Entry: Input, log, and maintain accurate activity records in internal databases and tracking platforms
• Purchase Orders & Procurement Support: Lead the creation and tracking of Purchase Requests (PRs) and Purchase Orders (POs) by working closely with finance and project teams
• Agreement Lifecycle Tracking: Maintain clean, centralized dashboards and spreadsheets to track active, pending, and expiring contracts and policies
• Renewals & Expiration Alerts: Monitor key contract end dates and proactively alert relationship managers and team leads when agreements need renewal or periodic review
• Compliance & Milestones: Track and log administrative deadlines and reporting requirements tied to active agreements to ensure total compliance
• Centralized Document Hub: Manage and organize shared document repositories (e.g., SharePoint, Confluence), ensuring consistent file organization, clear version control, and proper archiving of outdated files
• Knowledge Management: Organize operational plans, project trackers, and reference materials so they are easy for team members across both departments to find and use
• Meeting Coordination: Schedule and coordinate internal team meetings, manage calendar invites, and handle logistics for external vendor or partner calls
• Meeting Minutes & Action Items: Attend key meetings to capture clear, concise meeting summaries and assign/track follow-up tasks
• General Administrative Support: Provide proactive day-to-day administrative support to keep team operations running smoothly
• Manual Payments: Handle manual payment processing including SADAD, wire transfers, and other governmental payments
• Corporate Credit Card Administration: Manage corporate credit card administrative processes, tracking, and reconciliation support
• Telecommunication Administration: Oversee telecom services, accounts, and operational administration for the team
• Transparency Reporting: Ensure accurate compliance tracking and transparency reporting for HCP/HCO spend

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field preferred
• Experience: 2-4 years of experience in an administrative support, compliance tracking, or operations role
• Technical Proficiency:
  • Hands-on experience with document control tools (e.g., SharePoint, Confluence)
  • Proficiency in electronic signature platforms (e.g., DocuSign)
  • Working knowledge of enterprise systems (ERP/PO creation tools) and internal databases
  • High proficiency in standard office suites (MS Office, Google Workspace)
• Skills: Strong organizational abilities, high attention to detail, excellent proofreading skills, and clear written/verbal communication

Key Behaviors

• Proactive & Solution-Oriented: Anticipates upcoming deadlines, flags expiring agreements, and addresses operational bottlenecks before they expand
• Rigorous Attention to Detail: Demonstrates high precision in document drafting, version control, and tracking compliance deadlines
• Discretion & Confidentiality: Handles sensitive legal agreements, internal policies, and operational data with total confidentiality and professional judgment
• Adaptability & Multi-Tasking: Seamlessly shifts focus between different team requirements, balancing routine administration with urgent logistical requests
• Collaborative Mindset: Maintains effective working relationships across cross-functional departments and external stakeholders

Core Values

• Integrity & Compliance: Upholds strict organizational standards, ensuring all agreements, policies, and process steps meet compliance requirements
• Operational Excellence: Continuously strives for efficiency, clarity, and standardization across documentation and workflows
• Accountability: Takes full ownership of assigned tasks, meeting deadlines, and ensuring clear follow-through on action items
• Service Orientation: Committed to providing reliable, timely, and supportive service to internal team members and external partners

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100'000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.