Executive Administrative Assistant - Johnson and Johnson

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The Executive Administrative Assistant plays a crucial role in providing high-level administrative support to the Global Leadership Team of Therapeutics Development & Supply (TDS). This position requires the ability to manage complex administrative duties, respond effectively to shifting priorities, and engage with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless operations.

Primary responsibilities:

1. Calendar and Meeting Management:

• Manage a complex calendar for executives, prioritize meetings, and ensure maximum time effectiveness.

• Anticipate and proactively prevent scheduling conflicts.

2. Travel and Expense Management:

• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements for senior leaders.

• Prepare and submit expense reports efficiently.

3. Administrative Support:

• Execute general administrative duties, including PO creation, responding to routine inquiries, and maintaining confidential records.

• Screen calls, draft correspondence for review, and follow up on delegated tasks.

4. Office and Project Management:

• Ensure flawless office management for the Leadership Teams, addressing their needs regularly.

• Collaborate with senior management and their teams to solve complex problems related to department or project initiatives.

• Identify and implement process improvements for administrative processes.

5. Coordination and Collaboration:

• Support onboarding and offboarding processes for employees, working closely with HR functions.

• Facilitate the coordination of Leadership Team meetings, Town Halls, and other large gatherings.

6. Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Build relationships with a customer and employee-focused approach, maintaining professionalism under pressure.

7. Technology Proficiency:

• Utilize advanced skills in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other organizational software (e.g., Concur, Ariba, SharePoint).

• Create and manage complex cross-departmental SharePoint sites and portals.

8. Mentorship and Leadership:

• Provide guidance and support to peers in the Centralized Admin Network (CAN), fostering best practices and harmonizing administrative support across teams.

• Act as a backup for other executive assistants within the CAN network.

9. Problem Solving and Decision Making:

• Utilize sound judgment and discretion to independently assess and resolve complex situations or problems as they arise. Education:

• High school diploma required

• College degree preferred

Required:

• Minimum of 6 years of experience at the Executive Assistant level

• Experience utilizing various database systems and preparing structured information in a presentable manner

• Global calendaring experience in a complex matrix environment understanding time zone impacts to meetings and travel schedules

• Strong organizational skills, written communication, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail

• Ability to work under minimal supervision while handling multiple tasks and priorities

• Proactive attitude with a focus on anticipating and addressing stakeholder needs

• Strong computer skills working with Microsoft office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

Preferred:

• Experience with Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools

• Experience organizing large-scale meetings

This job posting is anticipated to close on December 10, 2024. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.