Senior Administrative Assistant

About the Organization My company shares my passion for helping to improve human health around the world." "This is My MedImmune." Those who join MedImmune feel a sense of ownership about their future. They thrive with a recognized leader in the biotechnology industry and the wholly-owned subsidiary of AstraZeneca plc. Here, you will join passionate professionals who advance science, technology and medicine to develop products designed to help people live better lives. You will excel in an environment characterized by respect, integrity and growth opportunities• that encourages both individual contribution and collaborative entrepreneurial thinking. Our products and/or product candidates are designed to address areas of need in infection, oncology, respiratory disease and inflammation, cardiovascular/gastrointestinal disease and neuroscience. Explore a MedImmune career as we strive to better more lives, more often, around the world. Description Title: Senior Administrative Assistant Location: MD, Gaithersburg - Corporate Headquarters Req: 01969 The Senior Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing broad administrative and project support to the Senior VP, Engineering and the Senior Director, Business Operations. This includes exercising independent judgment in determining priorities related to managing their calendars, travel schedules and correspondence. As needed, this position may also provide assistance to other members of the Engineering team. Essential Job Functions: - Manage complex executive calendars to schedule meetings, conference calls, and special events; including exercising discretion as to priority. - Handle telephone calls, including screening incoming calls, mail disposition, multi-location domestic and international travel arrangements, and time/expense reports with accuracy and efficiency, including follow-through to ensure that appropriate and timely actions are taken. - Act as informed deputy in dealing with internal and external • clients? and executives on behalf of the Senior VP, Engineering and Senior Director, Business Operations. - Communicate on behalf of Senior VP, including following up and clarifying work assignments. - Produce accurate, properly formatted documents, PowerPoint presentations, and reports under normally tight time constraints. - Prepare meeting agendas, presentation materials and minutes. - Prepare and edit correspondence and general communications for Senior VP review. - Maintain and update a large volume of contacts in Outlook for Senior VP. - Monthly coordination and distribution of the Capital Project Executive reports. - Draft or substantially edit materials or correspondence that frequently involve the use of technical terminology and statistical data from a rough form (such as dictation, dictaphone or general instructions) into final form. - Develop and maintain databases and filing systems to coordinate information critical to Engineering. - Ensure seamless administrative support and telephone coverage is provided to Senior VP and other key Engineering management. - Effectively manage special projects and other duties as assigned. Position Requirements Requirements/Qualifications: - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. - Must have exceptional writing and communication skills and the ability to interact confidently with executives and employees at all levels. - Able to prioritize time sensitive assignments. Special Skills/Abilities: - Should be able to work autonomously. - Flexible to adapt to ever changing needs and deadlines. - Must be able to effectively multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining confidentiality and discretion. - Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy. Educational Requirements Education: H.S. diploma required; college degree preferred. Experience: -6+ years of administrative and/or office management experience with at least 2 years supporting executive-level personnel. Previous experience in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology firm is desired Company Info None Specified

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Category:	Office Employment
	> Administrative Assistant
Location:	Gaithersburg, MD
County:	Montgomery County
ZIP Code:	20877
Pay Rate:	Open
Job Terms:	full time
Company:	MedImmune Inc.
Phone:	email only please
Fax:	email only please