Administrative Coordinator
Amgen
Summary
In this vital role, you will provide administrative support to the Executive Director and Chief Architect in Enterprise Architecture. You'll join a collaborative technology strategy and governance organization focused on delivering business critical digital solutions to support Amgen's mission.
Job description
What you will do
In this vital role, you will provide administrative support to the Executive Director and Chief Architect in Enterprise Architecture. You'll join a collaborative technology strategy and governance organization focused on delivering business critical digital solutions to support Amgen's mission.
This is a hybrid/flexible commuter role based in Thousand Oaks, CA.
- Managing complex calendars and scheduling meetings across global time zones.
- Coordinating domestic and international travel, including expense reporting via Concur.
- Supporting Leadership Team meetings and Townhalls.
- Supporting department operations, including onboarding and offboarding, technology setup, and workspace coordination.
- Partnering with other administrative professionals and functional areas to ensure alignment and communication.
- Providing backup support for other departmental administrators.
- Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.
- Highly organized, resourceful, and solution-oriented team player.
Basic Qualifications
- Associate's degree and 2 years of administrative experience
- OR 2 years in a technical school setting with hands-on experience
- OR High school diploma / GED and 4 years of administrative experience
Preferred Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience supporting senior leadership in a corporate or biotech environment.
- Expertise in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Proficiency in Concur, Workday, and Microsoft Teams.
- Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Resourceful problem solver able to build relationships to advance your executives' priorities.
- General understanding of information technology terminology and nomenclature.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- High level of discretion and integrity when handling confidential information.
Requirements
- Associate's degree and 2 years of administrative experience OR 2 years in a technical school setting with hands-on experience OR High school diploma / GED and 4 years of administrative experience
- Expertise in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Proficiency in Concur, Workday, and Microsoft Teams
- Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- High level of discretion and integrity when handling confidential information
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Retirement and Savings Plan
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Discretionary Annual Bonus
- Stock-Based Long-Term Incentives
- Paid Time-Off
Company overview
Amgen Inc. is a leading American multinational biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California, founded in 1980. As one of the world's largest independent biotechnology companies, Amgen specializes in discovering, developing, manufacturing, and delivering innovative human therapeutics. The company focuses on six key therapeutic areas: inflammation, oncology/hematology, bone health, cardiovascular disease, nephrology, and neuroscience. Amgen's portfolio includes blockbuster drugs such as Enbrel for autoimmune diseases, Prolia and XGEVA for osteoporosis, Repatha for cholesterol management, Otezla for psoriasis, and Neulasta for chemotherapy-induced neutropenia. With approximately 28,000 employees worldwide, Amgen operates as a component of both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq-100 indices. The company maintains a robust research and development pipeline with numerous clinical programs across various stages, leveraging cutting-edge biotechnology and human genetic data to address some of the world's most challenging diseases. Amgen's manufacturing capabilities span multiple global locations, and it distributes products through pharmaceutical wholesale distributors and direct-to-consumer channels.