Job Description

About this role

The Administrative Associate carries on Medical Unit specific routines duties that require a general understanding of the operational aspects (i.e.:  promotional activities support from an administrative perspective). 

What You'll Do

Autonomous administrative and documentary management of BU processes. Monitoring and management of Business Unit budget. Maintains accurate records of data, information and documentation.

Acts as a competent proactive and reliable support to Manager’s daily activities:

Is the Director/Department’s first point of contact with people from both inside and outside the organizationProduces high quality documents, briefing papers, spreadsheets, charts, tables, graphs, power point and reportsCarries out background research and presents findings to the Director/Department.Organizes inter-functional and external meetingsCompletes expense forms and maintains accurate recordsMaintains accurate budget filesManages Purchase Order Management in compliance with purchasing policy.

Manages contracts and documents of the TO projects (supports the contracts drafting, checks the approval flow according to the Compliance requirements, archives and manages documents of different projects). He/she is owner of ad hoc projects.

Contributes to Company alignment to national law requirements and Int/Corp procedures.    

Provides all-around high quality administrative support to the manager:

Organizes manager’s travelsOrganizes inter-functional and external meetings and eventsManages and maintains electronic diariesEstablishes and maintains efficient office systems, e.g. correspondence management, filing, etc.Liaises with clients, suppliers and other staffLiaises and co-ordinates with other administration staff across Europe.

Associate Job Duties:

Support to Advisory BoardRequest Administrator for GrantSupport to the medical director for drafting/reviewing local procedures (SOP)

Support in operational management (e.g., due diligence and tracking of milestones) of Grants and IIR (independent clinical studies)

Qualifications

Who You Are

The Administrative Associate provides as well high quality and proactive assistance to the Director to ensure good flow of communication towards Company members as well as to ease Director’s Day to day activities.

Required Skills

Educated at University levelProficiency in English required (good knowledge of other languages is a plus)High quality general secretarial skills – including word processing, shorthand, advanced PowerPoint, advanced Excel, etc.Basic Marketing knowledge desired.

Additional Information

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.