Administrative Coordinator
Amgen
Summary
In this vital role you will provide administrative support to the Associate Vice President - Operations Communications and Executive Director – R&D Communications. You'll join a collaborative Corporate Affairs team focused on delivering innovative and strategic communications to support Amgen's mission.
Job description
What you will do
In this vital role you will provide administrative support to the Associate Vice President - Operations Communications and Executive Director – R&D Communications. You'll join a collaborative Corporate Affairs team focused on delivering innovative and strategic communications to support Amgen's mission.
Responsibilities
- Managing complex calendars, scheduling meetings across global time zones
- Coordinating domestic and international travel, including expense reporting via Concur
- Preparing and proofreading correspondence, reports, and presentations
- Supporting department operations such as onboarding/offboarding, technology set-up, and workspace coordination
- Partnering with other administrative professionals and functional areas to ensure alignment and communication
- Collaborating on special projects and events as needed
- Assisting with budget tracking and vendor coordination
- Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions
What we expect of you
The professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.
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 Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Proficiency in Concur, Workday, and Microsoft Teams
- Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
- 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
- 4+ years of experience supporting senior leadership in a corporate or biotech environment (preferred)
- Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) (preferred)
- Proficiency in Concur, Workday, and Microsoft Teams (preferred)
- Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills (preferred)
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment (preferred)
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills (preferred)
- High level of discretion and integrity when handling confidential information (preferred)
Benefits
- Retirement and Savings Plan
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Annual Bonus Program
- Stock-Based Long-Term Incentives
- Paid Time Off
- Career Development Opportunities
- Flexible Work Models
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.