Senior Administrative Services Lead: Calendar, Travel & Ops

Merck; New Jersey; On-site; USD 83,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick days

Annual bonus and long-term incentive

Job summary

Merck in New Jersey seeks a Senior Administrative Services Associate to provide comprehensive support to leaders and teams, enabling operational excellence through coordination, communication, and execution of priorities.

The role requires exceptional organization, discretion, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include calendar management, meeting and event coordination, travel arrangements, preparing business documents, and supporting special projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years Administrative Assistant experience.
• Advanced computer skills using MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience coordinating complex calendars and travel.
• Ability to prepare reports, presentations, and business documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative, secretarial, and clerical support.
• Manage multiple priorities with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Complete tasks requiring analytical thinking, problem-solving, and independent decision-making.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other business documents; conduct basic research as needed.
• Collaborate across teams and meet deadlines and objectives.
• Manage complex calendar scheduling, meeting coordination, and domestic/international travel arrangements.
• Communicate with senior leaders and external partners to ensure workflow and coordination.
• Coordinate and support special projects and cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

Administrative Support

Calendar Management

Interpersonal Communication

Office Applications

Schedule Planning

Team Coordination

Travel Scheduling

Catering Management

Event Planning

File Management

Education

High School Diploma

Professional certifications (e.g. CAP, PMP, PHR)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Concur Travel and Expense

Job description

Merck in New Jersey seeks a Senior Administrative Services Associate to provide comprehensive support to leaders and teams, enabling operational excellence through coordination, communication, and execution of priorities.

The role requires exceptional organization, discretion, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include calendar management, meeting and event coordination, travel arrangements, preparing business documents, and supporting special projects.