Administrative Assistant

vor 4 Wochen

Lucerne, Schweiz MSD Vollzeit

Job Description

In our animal health department in Switzerland we are looking for a savvy, motivated and proactive Administrative Assistant (m/f/d) to support senior management and the department. In this role you will contribute to the efficiency of our business, get deep insights into the running of the corporate pharmaceutical animal health industry, and gain valuable experience from a great team and successful division. 

Candidates Profile:

  • You are open minded, proactive and not afraid to speak your mind and contribute your Ideas.

  • You are a quick learner and self-sufficient, ambitious and have a good sense for urgencies and self-responsibility.

  • You are curious and don’t shy away from tasks varying in levels of difficulty.

  • You are looking forward to getting to know people from various backgrounds and nationalities.

  • You are a Team player and good communicator.

  • You are just getting started in your career and are looking for a company where you can gain experience and evolve for the next few years.

  • You love animals just as much as we do.

  • You have some experience in general business administration, communications or marketing

  • You are well versed in Microsoft office programs such as Word, Outlook, Excel and Powerpoint

  • You are based in Switzerland, fluent in German and very proficient in English, both written and spoken.

  • You are looking to work in a hybrid working model with office attendance of three times per week  

  • You have a degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or similar. Bachelors Degree required, masters degree preferred

Objectives & Responsibilities

  • Coordinate scheduling and calendar management, as well as content and flow of information to senior executives

  • Provide administrative and office support, such as gather information for presentations, business reviews, and similar company communication

  • Responsible for Vendor creation, internal invoicing & general office support

  • Organize team communications and plan events, both internal and off-site

  • Manage communication with employees by liaising with internal and external executives on various projects and tasks

  • Support different functions in their projects e.g. in marketing and administrative tasks

Required skills and qualifications

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong time-management skills and an ability to organize and coordinate multiple concurrent projects

  • Proficiency with office productivity tools and an aptitude for learning new software and systems

  • Flexible team player, willing to adapt to changes and unafraid of challenges

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of information related to the company and its employees

  • Ability to pay attention to detail

  • Organization skills

  • Ability to multitask

  • Basic understanding of frequently used computer software and programs, such as Microsoft Office

  • Digital Native with aptitude for new channels, programs and communication channels

Our Animal Health Division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to preserving and improving health, well-being, and performance of animals and the people who care for them. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world’s food supply and have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society, and our planet.

Through our commitment to The Science of Healthier Animals®, we offer veterinarians, farmers, pet owners and governments one of the widest ranges of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health management solutions and services as well as an extensive suite of digitally connected identification, traceability and monitoring products. We invest in dynamic and comprehensive R&D resources and a modern, global supply chain. We are present in more than 50 countries, while our products are available in some 150 markets.

The Switzerland Head Office is based in Lucerne's city center. Located in the heart of the city, employees work collaboratively across many departments including commercial, market access, medical affairs, clinical research, regulatory affairs, and policy & communications. The site also serves as our regional and local headquarters for our company’s Animal Health Division in Switzerland.

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully 
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. 

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

05/31/2024

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.


Job Posting End Date:05/31/2024


A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.


Requisition ID:R294479

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