Executive Assistant, Global Development Operations - All genders - Switzerland Jobs Opening

October 8, 2024

Merck Group

Eysins

OTHER

Executive Assistant, Global Development Operations - All genders

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.

Your Role

Coordinate, standardize and harmonize among all assistants within the organization.
Facilitate effective communication and collaboration with global and local colleagues at various levels.
Organize and manage cross-functional and global meetings, including creating agendas, consolidating presentations, and tracking action items.
Summarize and prioritize routine and confidential communications, providing timely responses as needed.
Track and manage important documents for signature, ensuring timely delivery to the appropriate parties.
Schedule and maintain the daily calendar for the Head of Global Development Operations and other team members.
Coordinate complex international travel arrangements and manage expense reports using SAP.
Actively participate in meetings, contributing insights and fostering a collaborative environment.

Who You Are

At least 7-8 years of experience as an Executive Assistant to department heads.
Graduate background in business administration or a related discipline preferred.
Strong customer service mentality with excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Proven organizational abilities, including effective time management and the capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Highly self-motivated and proactive, with a willingness to take on responsibilities.
Strong team orientation and ability to build networks across different organizational units.
Skilled in assessing risks, solving problems, and making decisions effectively.
Fluent in English (oral and written); proficiency in other regional languages is appreciated.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!

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