Senior Executive Assistant to Ethics & Compliance VP

Merck & Co.; North Wales (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

Merck & Co. is seeking an Executive Assistant to deliver high-level administrative and strategic support to the Vice President, US Human Health Ethics & Compliance Officer, and onsite to the SVP, Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer.

You will manage calendars, plan meetings end-to-end, coordinate travel, prepare executive materials, and maintain strict confidentiality while collaborating with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of administrative assistant experience.
• Minimum 5 years supporting executive-level leaders (VP or above).
• Advanced skills in Microsoft 365 apps, SAP/CONCUR, AI tools, and digital collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive support and communications to VP and EC team; draft emails and materials.
• Own scheduling, meeting planning, agendas, materials, and logistics; ensure confidentiality.
• Coordinate travel, visas, and multi-segment itineraries; manage expenses and POs.
• Lead department projects, optimize processes, and maintain professional on-site operations.
• Collaborate with chiefs of staff, IT, communications, and admins to standardize processes.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

GPTeal

Microsoft Co-Pilot

Gemini

Teams

SharePoint

Discretion & confidentiality

Stakeholder management

SAP/Concur

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Administrative Professional

Tools

Microsoft 365 suite

SAP/Concur

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Merck & Co. is seeking an Executive Assistant to deliver high-level administrative and strategic support to the Vice President, US Human Health Ethics & Compliance Officer, and onsite to the SVP, Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer.

You will manage calendars, plan meetings end-to-end, coordinate travel, prepare executive materials, and maintain strict confidentiality while collaborating with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.