Executive Assistant

Hiring Manager: Chief People OfficerLocation: Neuilly sur Seine (France)Job type: Permanent, Full time

About the job

Are you a dynamic, forward-thinking Executive Assistant ready to make a significant impact in a fast-paced global healthcare environment? Opella, the Sanofi Consumer Healthcare BU, is seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to support two key leaders on our Opella Executive Committee: the Chief People Officer and the Chief Sustainability Officer.

Your Mission:

As a crucial member of our team, you'll be the linchpin that keeps our leadership operating at peak efficiency. Your role goes beyond traditional administrative support – you'll be a real partner, anticipating needs, solving problems, and driving initiatives forward in our ever-evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Calendar Management

Masterfully juggle complex, high-stakes schedules for two C-level executivesPrioritize and manage competing demands with grace and strategic thinkingCoordinate seamlessly with the Executive Assistant to the EVP Head of OPELLA and other CHC LT Assistants
 

Communication Catalyst

Craft compelling presentations, reports, and correspondenceLiaise effectively with internal staff, senior managers, executives, and external partnersManage confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism
 

Operational Excellence

Spearhead travel arrangements, expense reporting, and procurement processesProactively optimize internal processes for maximum efficiency and effectivenessOnboard new team members, ensuring a smooth integration into the organizationSupport and partner with the P&C Operational Excellence team by monitoring budget spent T&E, consulting fees and any project involving the Chief People Officer agenda and priorities.
 

Project Support and Event Management

Drive the success of key initiatives, from Global Forums to off-site workshopsAnticipate and proactively resolve potential issues before they impact the leadership teamSupport internal communications efforts across various channels
 

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Interface with critical functions including Finance, Procurement, Facilities, and Digital teamsMaintain up-to-date distribution lists, org charts, and other essential materialsAdapt quickly to changing priorities and support ad-hoc projects as needed

About You

Significant experience as an Executive Assistant in a fast-paced, global environmentAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite; familiarity with Concur, Workday, and other enterprise tools is a plusFluency in French and English (both written and spoken)Exceptional organizational skills with a talent for multitasking and prioritizingStrong problem-solving abilities and a proactive, solution-oriented mindsetExcellent interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team-player attitudeAbility to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in all mattersAgile mindset with the capacity to thrive in a dynamic, rapidly changing environmentExperience in project management and event coordinationPassion for sustainability and people-centric organizational cultures

Pursue progress, discover extraordinary

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

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