Who we are: EMD Serono is the North American biopharma brand of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany - a leading science and technology company - focused exclusively on specialty care. For more than 40 years, the brand has integrated cutting-edge science, innovative products and industry-leading patient support and access programs. EMD Serono has deep expertise in neurology, fertility and endocrinology, as well as a robust pipeline of potential therapies in oncology, immuno-oncology and immunology as R&D focus areas.

Your role: This role provides advanced business operations support to the Immuno-Oncology (IO) Translational Innovation Platform (TIP) at EMD Serono driving towards administrative excellence for the department. This position will proactively plan for and execute on all business management needs of the TIP-IO Head of Discovery and TIP-IO Billerica team; providing the highest quality administrative support with professionalism and customer service orientation, engagement confidentiality, and requiring exercise of judgment and initiative. They will lead, and provide recommendations regarding planning and execution of meetings, globally and locally; setting new standards for meeting excellence. The successful candidate will act as the voice and face of TIP-IO at EMD Serono at the Billerica site, presenting with the highest level of engagement, professionalism, and courtesy and customer service; becoming a trusted member of the function as well as the broader organization. This position interacts with high-level internal and external stakeholders and will reflect and communicate a positive image of the Head of Discovery and TIP-IO organization. This colleague will apply superior administrative and organizational skills, supporting organizational planning for the department across sites and geographies. Provides administrative support for special projects or assignments of a complex nature. Effectively manages assigned projects. Plans and coordinates project scheduling, budgeting, and administrative tasks. Supports the TIP IOTIP IO Head of Discovery by facilitating project logistics such as meetings, conference rooms, conference calls, etc. Resolves problems of limited complexity by identifying and providing solutions through the application of knowledge and acquired technical experience, and the analysis of factual information. Assists in design, development and preparation of presentation materials including, but not limited to, high-level PowerPoint presentation, organizational charts, graphics and content arrangement often intended for executive management or external partners. Work directly with the Legal and Compliance departments to create contracts for HCPs thru the START and/or CLEAR systems to ensure compliance. Manages ordering for laboratory supplies in proactive and timely manner. Delineate and organize logistics for cross functional meetings (onsite and offsite) including meetings with external experts such as workshops, deep dives and advisory boards

Who you are: Minimum 10 years administrative assistant with increasing responsibility related professional experience supporting senior-level management in a fast-paced global and matrixed environment.

• Excellent command of English language (verbal written, and listening);
• Advanced knowledge of personal computer, various office software packages (Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio), filing systems and Knowledge of SAP
• H.S. Diploma.

Preferred:

• Previous experience in an administrative capacity in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred
• College degree a plus
• SAP a plus
• Likes working in teams and in an international/global fast-paced and growing environment
• Thinks beyond the confines of own function; considers interfaces, understands need for and actively fosters cross-functional cooperation
• Early start
• Strong organizational and project management skill

What we offer: Your possibilities to develop in our growing company are just as manifold as our product portfolio. We offer a modern and international working environment to unleash your innovative potential in diverse teams, and take responsibility for our employees, products, the environment and society.

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to his/her Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because he/she made a good faith report of discrimination.