Medical Affairs Admin Specialist - 1-Year Contract

Merck & Co., Inc.; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global pharmaceutical company in Gauteng is seeking an Administrative Assistant for a 1-year contract. The successful candidate will provide essential support to the Medical Affairs team, manage calendars, handle communications, and process financial transactions. Candidates should be detail-oriented, have excellent communication skills, and be proficient in SAP and Excel. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience with financial and budget tasks.
• Able to understand pharmaceutical and clinical terminologies.
• Good communication and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars, meetings, and meeting minutes.
• Prepare correspondence and reports, handling sensitive issues.
• Coordinate hiring and onboarding of new hires.

Skills

Customer Service

Database Management

Detail-Oriented

Document Management

Event Planning

Office Administration

People Oriented

Prioritization

Scheduling

Vendor Management

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

A leading global pharmaceutical company in Gauteng is seeking an Administrative Assistant for a 1-year contract. The successful candidate will provide essential support to the Medical Affairs team, manage calendars, handle communications, and process financial transactions. Candidates should be detail-oriented, have excellent communication skills, and be proficient in SAP and Excel. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on teamwork.