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Daiichi Sankyo Inc. Senior, Administrative Assistant in Basking Ridge, New Jersey

Join a Legacy of Innovation 110 Years and Counting!

Daiichi Sankyo Group is dedicated to the creation and supply of innovative pharmaceutical therapies to improve standards of care and address diversified, unmet medical needs of people globally by leveraging our world-class science and technology. With more than 120 years of scientific expertise and a presence in more than 20 countries, Daiichi Sankyo and its 16,000 employees around the world draw upon a rich legacy of innovation and a robust pipeline of promising new medicines to help people. In addition to a strong portfolio of medicines for cardiovascular diseases, under the Group’s 2025 Vision to become a “Global Pharma Innovator with Competitive Advantage in Oncology,” Daiichi Sankyo is primarily focused on providing novel therapies in oncology, as well as other research areas centered around rare diseases and immune disorders.

Summary

Position is responsible for routine support at the local organizational unit and cross-organizational level. This position performs support tasks in which incumbents are expected to understand and apply knowledge of the complexity of the organization. This position may lead lower levels in prioritizing and distributing work. This position has considerable latitude to make decisions without supervisor approval and solves problems while carrying out assigned tasks. Additionally, this position is responsible for upholding a strong commitment to confidentiality and routinely handles sensitive documents that may impact multiple organizational units or project teams. This position has advanced skills in technology systems, including word processing software and data management software, and business emailing software as well as intermediate skills in database and research tools.

Responsibilities:

  • Independently prepares and maintains important files

  • Creates and proofs packets of information; develops documents using word processing and database tools

  • Edit, drafts, and produces internal and external communications; independently completes mailings which may include mass merges from database software reports

  • Independently manages calendars, including complex meeting and travel coordination as well as schedules and confirms internal and external appointments for individuals

  • Has some contact with external vendors and constituents to resolve routine issues; majority of internal contact is within an organizational unit, with some contact across organizational units

  • Identifies and implements projects or process improvements with general supervision, for example, processes expense reimbursements and ensures timely completion of expense reports, and monitors processing of contracts, requisitions, and supplies

Qualifications: Successful candidates will be able to meet the qualifications below with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Education Qualifications: (from an accredited college or university)

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required

  • Associate's Degree or equivalent work experience preferred

Experience Qualifications:

  • 4 or More Years prior experience required

Physical Requirements:

  • Shipping out large packages/boxes. Moving/arranging file folders in large quantities. Some of these items especially apply to the admins in the Field Sales offices. 5% of Time

Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At the heart of Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. is the fundamental belief that each employee helps shape our success. We have created an exceptional working environment that values and rewards individual contributions, but we also believe in the power of collaboration. We provide employees with the training, tools and technology that they need to excel. Our open communication, emphasis on results, and spirit of personal accountability are hallmarks of our corporate culture and ensures that each employee’s unique abilities are valued and utilized. We invite you to consider a career at Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.

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