Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company is a global healthcare company with the corporate philosophy: “Otsuka-people creating new products for better health worldwide.” Otsuka researches, develops, manufactures and markets innovative products, with a focus on pharmaceutical products to meet unmet medical needs and nutraceutical products for the maintenance of everyday health.

This position is based in Princeton, New Jersey. Otsuka maintains a hybrid work policy. You will report to the Vice President, Nephrology and Immunology.

Job Description

The Executive Assistant will provide highly professional personal administrative support to several senior leaders (Director and above) and departmental support as needed. Must provide on-site support.

This individual will develop and maintain strong, credible relationships across with the company's executives, the supported teams and outside customers.

This position requires a high-performing, experienced professional that functions with a high level of integrity, confidentiality and excellence. This individual must be self-motivated, seek challenges and anticipate needs.

Must be able to track the activities of the department and its senior leaders, coordination of multiple individuals meetings with internal and external customers and be able to function fluidly and effectively with minimal direction.

Must anticipate and respond to changing situations and encourage and help others to do the same. Must effectively manage conflicting priorities, be comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Independently resolves moderately complex problems and issues under general supervision using appropriate judgment, discretion and knowledge.

Minimum Qualifications:

At least 10 years of administrative support experience.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Bachelor's degree

Must be highly organized, possess exceptional administrative, verbal and written communications skills

Prioritizing and organizing work

Multi-tasking and balancing work while delivering results with the highest quality possible.

Flexible schedule and ability to work late hours if needed due to project demands

A high level of proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, especially PowerPoint expertise

Able to learn systems and procedures quickly

Strong organizational savvy and able to deal effectively with ambiguity

Reviews drafts and finished documents for appropriate language, grammatical usage, and format.

Proven track record of assisting industry executives

Excellent meeting organizational skills, good understanding of international travel management

Some of the primary responsibilities include: Manage administrative details and routine issues independently, taking ownership for completion.

Assist in complex project coordination and support initiatives.

Help with project plans for project teams, in local and virtual team settings with internal and external customers.

Manages and maintains complicated business calendars in Outlook.

Maintains confidential records and files, and maintains highest level of confidentiality.

Assists executives in the preparation of PowerPoint slide presentations, handouts, and other written materials for distribution at meetings.

Manage meetings with internal and external customers (scheduling, meeting invitations, prepares agendas and collects and distributes materials for meetings, assist in writing meeting minutes etc),

Manage complex travel schedules – both domestic and international. Completes expense reports.

Team with colleagues to meet deadlines

Our Benefits:

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage

Company provided Basic Life, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

PTO allotment each calendar year, paid holidays, and paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits

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Competencies
Accountability for Results - Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change.
Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving - Make decisions considering the long-term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.
Patient & Customer Centricity - Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and/or key stakeholders.
Impactful Communication - Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect. Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka.
Respectful Collaboration - Seek and value others’ perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals.
Empowered Development - Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative.

Come discover more about Otsuka and our benefit offerings; https://www.otsuka-us.com/careers-join-otsuka.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. 

Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be given consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, national origin, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic.   

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation, if you are unable or limited in your ability to apply to this job opening as a result of your disability.  You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Accommodation Request. 

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