Executive Assistant

Sanofi; Pearl River (LA); On-site; USD 105,524,000 - 140,515,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Parental leave

Equal Opportunity employer

Job summary

Sanofi is seeking an Executive Assistant for the Pearl River site. You will provide executive-level support to the Site Head and serve as site administrator, handling calendar management, travel planning, and leadership meeting coordination.

You will also develop site communications, engage employees via Viva Engage, assist in onboarding, events, and procurement, ensuring smooth operations and confidentiality across the site.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in an administrative/executive assistant role or communication role with MS Office proficiency.
• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level support to the Site Head and act as site administrator.
• Manage Site Head calendar, travel, and leadership meeting coordination.
• Develop site communications, engage employees, and coordinate events.
• Support onboarding, procurement, and site operations with data-driven insights.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Calendar management

Executive support

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

eBuy/COUPA

Concur

iLearn

Tririga

Job description

Job title: Executive Assistant - Pearl River Site

Location: Pearl River, NY

About the job

Join a global network that powers how Sanofi delivers — seamlessly, purposefully, and at scale. In Manufacturing & Supply,you’llhelp reimagine how life-changing treatments reach people everywhere, faster.

Overview:

Sanofi is seeking an Executive Assistant for our Pearl River site. The ideal candidate must be a detail-oriented self-starter with excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills who will provide executive-level support to the Site Head while also serving as the site administrator. This dynamic role encompasses executive support, site communications, employee engagement, and event coordination. The position will have interactions with people at various levels and all functions across the Pearl River site and the broader Manufacturing and Supply, US organization.

About Sanofi

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

Main Responsibilities:

Executive Support

Perform diverse office and administrative duties requiring tact, diplomacy, discretion, and judgment. A high degree of business acumen is required to ensure the ongoing operation of the site.

Manage the calendar of the Site Head, including scheduling meetings, travel arrangements, and prioritizing commitments

Coordination of leadership team meetings & schedule

Attend relevant site leadership meetings and follow up on action items

Maintain strict confidentiality in all business activities, especially on matters that have significant impact to the Company and involve strategic initiatives and plans

Assist the Site Head wherever needed to conserve their time and perform all other duties as assigned

Site Administration & Communications

Develop and distribute site communications including posters, newsletters, and announcements

Manage and post content on Viva Engage to keep employees informed and connected

Serve as a key point of contact for site-wide information and updates

Prepare status reports and documents needed for the operation of the site

Employee Engagement & Events

Plan, coordinate, and execute site events and employee engagement programs

Support initiatives that foster a positive workplace culture and team collaboration

Coordinate logistics for site-wide meetings, town halls, and special events

Onboarding Support

Help coordinate new employee welcome activities and orientation sessions

Create and maintain site orientation materials to ensure a positive onboarding experience

Procurement & Administrative Operations

Process purchase orders through eBuy/COUPA

Review, analyze, and recommend/take actions based on data gathered from a variety of sources

Maintain a wide range of independent contacts both inside and outside the organization

Assist in the development, implementation, and administration of company programs

Provide guidance, interpretation, and administrative assistance to client groups and colleagues

About You

Required Qualifications:

5+ years of professional experience in a similar administrative/executive assistant role OR in a communication role, with considerable experience and knowledge working with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Outlook.

High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with SAP, eBuy/COUPA, Concur, iLearn, Tririga

Video creation and editing skills (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Canva Video, Clipchamp, or similar tools)

Background in pharmaceutical or manufacturing environment

Event planning experience

Why Choose Us?

Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.

Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.

Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.

Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.

Sanofi US Services and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

Sanofi US endeavours to make our career center accessible to any and all users. If you are experiencing difficulty and need assistance applying online, please call 1-866-SANOFI2 (1-866-726-6342) or click here

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

North America Applicants Only

The salary range for this position is:

$36.81 - $49.08

All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information canbe found here.

Sanofi is a global healthcare company dedicated to transforming medicine through innovative treatments and vaccines, aiming to improve lives and promote sustainability.

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Chemical Manufacturing Manufacturing

Post IPO Equity - Blackstone Life Sciences$329M

Mar 2022

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