Sanofi - Cambridge, MA

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Cambridge, MA
Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. We're also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started? The Executive Assistant will provide executive administrative support to the Vice President of External Manufacturing & Supply, Specialty Care, and the Senior Vice President of External Manufacturing & Supply Technical Operations. This role requires flexibility, initiative, good judgment, and a willingness to take on additional tasks and responsibilities as needed to achieve goals and deliverables. In this position, the Executive Assistant will be accountable for providing professional, urgent, and excellent execution of administrative support to the V.P. of External Manufacturing & Supply, Specialty Care. Responsibilities include managing calendars, meeting logistics, departmental communications, and ownership of MS Teams and SharePoint sites. The Executive Assistant will also arrange business travel, troubleshoot travel conflicts, and generate detailed itineraries, including coordinating office support needs in satellite locations. Additionally, the role involves managing expense reporting, supporting staff recruiting, and assisting in the preparation of business review materials for meetings. The ideal candidate will possess a professional demeanor, a sense of urgency, and the ability to prioritize tasks while handling sensitive and confidential information. They should be able to work in a changing environment, build relationships across the organization, and demonstrate exceptional organizational skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential due to interactions with senior members of the organization and key external partners and suppliers. The Executive Assistant will also need to demonstrate problem-solving abilities and accountability for project coordination and management.

Responsibilities

  • Provide executive administrative support to the Vice President of External Manufacturing & Supply, Specialty Care and Senior Vice President of External Manufacturing & Supply Technical Operations.
  • Manage calendars and meeting logistics for the leadership team of External Manufacturing & Supply, Specialty Care.
  • Coordinate departmental communications, including ownership of MS Teams, SharePoint sites, and distribution lists.
  • Arrange business travel and generate detailed itineraries, addressing travel conflicts proactively.
  • Manage expense reporting, including complex international travel-related transactions.
  • Support staff recruiting and onboarding of new hires, temporary staff, and contractors.
  • Assist in the preparation of business review materials and key presentations for internal and external meetings.
  • Maintain knowledge of relevant company policies and procedures.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED with 10 years' experience or a BA/BS with 5-7 years' experience.
  • Prior experience supporting senior management.
  • High-level proficiency with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment and determine priorities.
  • Proactively anticipate and identify issues and propose solutions.
  • Demonstrated experience in problem-solving and maintaining a proactive demeanor in complex situations.
  • Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
  • Experience working efficiently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience planning complex meetings.
  • Familiarity with the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry or FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) and/or cosmetics.

Benefits

  • High-quality healthcare coverage.
  • Prevention and wellness programs.
  • At least 14 weeks' gender-neutral parental leave.
  • Opportunities for career growth and development.
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