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Amgen is one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies. For over 4 decades, Amgen has pioneered biotechnology breakthroughs, to bring state-of-the-art medicines from laboratory to the patient. Amgen has not only discovered and developed innovative human therapeutics but has invested in cutting edge manufacturing capability and support services to deliver these exciting therapies to medical teams around the world. Now we are hiring an Executive Assistant to support Amgen Southeast Asia General Manager based in Singapore.
Job Responsibility:
Coordinating workflow by reviewing email and other correspondence and determining importance prior to distributing to the executive
Screening and directing incoming calls/ correspondence/ visitors and answering questions/furnishing information thus optimizing executive focus on strategic priorities
Effectively managing the calendar and domestic and international travel arrangements against dynamic business requirements
Preparing the GM with pre-read and briefing documents in advance of daily meetings and appointments
Anticipating the GM's needs and shifting business priorities, proactively identifying actions, risks, and support required to ensure time, focus, and resources are aligned to the most critical objectives
Reviewing, prioritizing and flagging high priority communications (e-mails and documentation) for timely and appropriate response
Timely and efficient processing of expense reports and other financial documents as required
Managing logistics and performing key tasks for a variety of business meetings (senior leadership team meetings/dinners, on sites, all staffs), preparing agendas, meeting materials/business documents, presenters, and tracking action items
Reporting on the status of assignments
Interpreting and relaying pertinent issues related to the day-to-day business
Acting as a liaison between the GM's peers and groups under the responsibility of the GM
Building strong working relationships with Corporate Communication, Human Resources and other Amgen groups which support the GM's organization
Accountable point of contact for the Amgen JAPAC regional HQ office and management
Independently preparing and processing complex or technical material/reports/forms using a wide variety of text editing software and managing features (formatting, editing, deleting, updating, etc.)
Creating, testing and implementing Microsoft Word macros and templates
Assisting supervisor in coordination of management issues (i.e., annual reviews, organization/department/staff goals and objectives)
Requirements:
Master's degree OR Bachelor's degree and 2 years of administrative support experience OR Associate degree and 6 years of administrative support experience OR High school diploma / GED and 8 years of administrative support experience
Bachelor Degree
10 years of administrative support experience is required with at least 5 of those years supporting an executive level leader
Demonstrate proactive thinking and anticipation of business needs and requirements
Manage a multitude of tasks and comprehend the subject matter of each task
Demonstrate expert knowledge of computer software (word processing, graphics, presentations, spreadsheets etc.), excellent communication skills (verbal and written), and excellent phone etiquette
Advanced ability to navigate Amgen's systems and processes
Effective gatekeeper in managing GM's access and availability
Politely interrogate meeting requests and understand meeting objectives to ensure executive's time is well spent
Detail oriented
Demonstrate interpersonal skills to effectively grow and maintain professional relationships, partner with colleagues, and achieve required business outcomes
Demonstrate discretion and ability to manage confidential information
Demonstrate strong abilities in prioritizing, organizing, and managing multiple tasks in order to meet deadlines and priorities, tracking and reporting the status of assignments and activities, resolving problems with limited oversight
What we offer:
Vast opportunities to learn and move up and across our global organization
Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act
Generous Total Rewards Plan comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits