Senior LATAM Executive Assistant to Leadership Team

Merck; New Jersey; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck is seeking an experienced Executive Administrative Assistant to support the LATAM Regional Leadership Team. The role involves managing complex calendars, travel, and meetings across multiple countries, ensuring leaders are well prepared for important decisions and events.

You will coordinate regional forums, distribute materials, and maintain confidential information with discretion, while partnering with administrative colleagues across LATAM and the Global organization to enable smooth

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of executive administrative experience.
• Strong calendar, meeting, and travel coordination skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative and logistical support to the LATAM Regional Leadership Team, while balancing dedicated support for the International Chief of Staff and PMO.
• Manage complex calendars, appointments and meetings, proactively prioritizing commitments.
• Anticipate priorities and ensure leaders have materials and pre-reads in advance of key meetings.
• Coordinate meeting logistics, agendas, and presentations with owners and teams.
• Coordinate regional meetings, town halls, and off-sites with regional and global colleagues.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Cross-border coordination

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Administrative Professional or PM training (preferred)

Job description

Merck is seeking an experienced Executive Administrative Assistant to support the LATAM Regional Leadership Team. The role involves managing complex calendars, travel, and meetings across multiple countries, ensuring leaders are well prepared for important decisions and events.

You will coordinate regional forums, distribute materials, and maintain confidential information with discretion, while partnering with administrative colleagues across LATAM and the Global organization to enable smooth