Senior Administrative Assistant

Senior Administrative Assistant - Global Dermatology and Respiratory

Sanofi , the specialty care business unit of Sanofi, focuses on rare diseases, multiple sclerosis, oncology, and immunology. We help people with debilitating and complex conditions that are often difficult to diagnose and treat. Our approach is shaped by our experience developing highly specialized treatments and forging close relationships with physician and patient communities. We are dedicated to discovering and advancing new therapies, providing hope to patients and their families around the world.

Sanofi Genzyme and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

• Provides administrative support to the TA Leads for Global Dermatology & Respiratory requiring an advanced knowledge of department functions and division/business unit functions.
  
• Heavy Calendar management, travel arrangements, expense management, and all other administrative support.
  
• Manages multiple, sometimes conflicting, priorities in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
  
• Pro-actively manages domestic and global meeting logistics and arranges domestic and international travel, ensures efficient processing of expenses.
  
• Prioritizes and executes tasks with minimal direction or supervision. Maintains a high level of confidentiality at all times.
  
• Interfaces with staff and senior level executives, external partners and consultants. Ensures smooth and efficient flow of day-to-day operations.
  
• Takes initiative and independently manages special/administrative projects in dynamic fast paced environment.
  
• Responds to various inquiries for information according to general guidelines. Strong written and oral communication skills necessary.
  
• Manages communications as requested, including telephone calls, meeting planning, and email messages.
  
• Schedules meetings/reserves conference rooms (including TC/ADOBE/VTC/SKYPE)
  
• Responsible for providing overall clerical support as necessary, including filing, faxing, copying, and all other administrative duties
  

• High School Diploma or GED and 5+ year's administrative experience
  
• Proficiency in using computer technology including the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and others)
  

• Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred or Secretarial Certificate
  
• Experience with SharePoint content administration
  
• Experience supporting senior-level business leaders in a pharma or biotech environment
  
• Familiarity with pharma industry and Business organization in particular
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
• High ethical standards, maintenance of confidentiality
  
• Ability to prioritize effectively
  
• Ability to navigate organization with minimal direction, in support of completing task
  
• Strong initiative, tact, communication and interpersonal skills a must
  
• Organized and committed