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Job Description
Overview
We are looking for an experienced executive assistant with expert organizational and communications skills, the ability to prioritize and complete his/her work in a fast paced environment, and a positive, problem solving orientation. The successful candidate will be a self- starter who enjoys working in a team environment that focuses on bringing value to people with Multiple Sclerosis, the healthcare professionals who participate in their care, and the many employees who share this mission.
He/she will be joining a high-functioning marketing team with responsibility for two currently marketed products for Multiple Sclerosis that account for a substantial portion of revenues, and an MS product that we are preparing to launch. The marketing team works closely with a wide array of functions as well as with many external partners and vendors.
Responsibilities
- Calendar management for the leadership team (Sr Director and 2 Directors)
- General administrative support, including follow-up on urgent and pending deliverables
- Managing travel and expense reporting for the leadership team
- Processing purchase orders, check requests and invoices, following up as needed to ensure full compliance with company policies
- Acting as an expert for the team with respect to best practices, policies and procedures for his/her primary areas of responsibility
- Other tasks as identified
- Division of Time:
- 70% Leadership Support
- 10% Team Support
- 20% Purchase orders and other financial processes
Qualifications
- Prior experience supporting leaders at the Sr Director level
- 3 or more years of administrative experience required (5-8 preferred)
- High level of computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint; knowledge of Oracle Systems a plus
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well across all levels. Demonstrated experience in problem‑solving and proactively addressing complex, ambiguous situations with diplomacy and tact
- Desire and ability to create strong partnerships with other Administrative support teams; skilled at establishing effective relationships through mutual respect and trust in dealing with others
- Ability to think ahead and anticipate what others need and the impact his/her work or response time has on others; ability to exercise sound judgment and determine priorities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Expert organizational and operational skills; track record for improving or simplifying processes and procedures