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Pfizer Administrative Lead, ORD Translational Sciences in La Jolla, California
Why Patients Need You
A career with us is about discovering breakthroughs that change patients' lives. A high performing administrative team is essential to bringing those therapies to people all over the world and making a positive difference. We need dedicated colleagues like you who are efficient, find solutions and collaborate with others to achieve our purpose.
What You Will Achieve
Your strong communication and collaboration skills will help administrative and operations run efficiently across the Oncology R&D Translational Sciences group. You will perform administrative duties for executive management including providing senior level administrative support to the VP of Translational Sciences and Translational Sciences leadership team. These include calendar management, meeting coordination and preparation, and travel planning; interfacing regularly with department members as well as colleagues from related functions and will be expected to interact appropriately with scientists, academic collaborators, vendors and all visitors. The role requires learning and execution of internal systems and procedures of Pfizer, ensuring 100% adherence to compliance regulations. The following are critical for success: proactive approach with exemplary time management, organization, and prioritization skills, strong computer and internet skills, flexibility, excellent interpersonal skills, fast learner, and ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff. You are also required to maintain seamless partnership with other administrative staff members with a professional and team-oriented approach while demonstrating sensitivity to confidential matters.
How You Will Achieve It
Manage day-to-day operational and administrative duties to support the VP and Directors of Translational Sciences
Coordinate and proactively manage complex calendars and meeting schedules, using prioritization skills and a high level of interpersonal refinement
Coordinate domestic and international travel, anticipating conflicts and using diplomacy to resolve problems
Review and process expense reports and invoices
Utilizing SharePoint, PT&E, Ariba, cross-site, ENGAGE, GDMS, and onboarding colleagues and contractors
Gain a thorough understanding of all corporate goals, policies, personnel, processes and procedures and incorporate in Translational Sciences business and administrative processes
Proactively identify or anticipate issues and use judgment to expeditiously resolve all issues including the most urgent
Handle all duties with a high degree of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality
Work with administrative staff across lines and sites, and collaborate and manage relationships at all levels
Support other administrative staff in the fulfillment of the job duties when needed
Basic Qualifications
Minimum of a high school diploma and 8-10 years' administrative experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and other features
Demonstrated administrative experience with an ability to carry out all office functions proficiently
Ability to work with and have a high level of sensitivity to confidential documents and information
Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal skills at a global, cross-line level
Superior attention to detail
Fast learner, able to set and juggle priorities by handling multiple tasks simultaneously
Strong sense of urgency and efficiency in completing work
Exemplary time management, organization, and prioritization skills
Must be able to maintain composure under pressure and manage unforeseen situations
Excellent judgment, problem resolution and decision-making skills
Work autonomously and thrive in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
College degree strongly preferred
Knowledge of Pfizer systems (SharePoint, PT&E, Ariba, cross-site, ENGAGE, GDMS) and procedures
Experience within the pharmaceutical research and development industry highly preferred
C-level executive support experience
Physical/Mental Requirements
- Ability to work on a computer and sit for long periods of time
Other Job Details
Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus
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